Monopoly

Monopoly is a classic multiplayer board game with an economics theme. The game involves players rolling dice to move around a game board, buying and trading properties, developing them with houses and hotels, and collecting rent from opponents.

Here is a basic guide on how to play Monopoly:

Components:

1. Game Board: The Monopoly board is a square with 40 spaces representing properties, utilities, and other special spaces.

2. Tokens: Players choose a token to represent themselves on the board.

3. Money: Monopoly money is used for transactions, buying properties, and paying rent.

4. Property Cards: Each property has a corresponding card detailing its purchase cost, rent amounts, and other information.

5. Houses and Hotels: Players can upgrade their properties by purchasing houses and hotels.

Setup:

1. Place Tokens: Each player chooses a token and places it on the "GO" space.

2. Distribute Money: Players receive a set amount of money, usually in various denominations.

3. Shuffle Property Cards: Place the property cards face-down and shuffle them.

4. Assign Banker: Designate a player as the banker, responsible for managing money and property cards.

Gameplay:

1. Roll the Dice: Players take turns rolling two six-sided dice and move that number of spaces clockwise around the board.

2. Actions Based on Space:

   • Property: If a player lands on an unowned property, they have the option to buy it. If they choose not to, it goes up for auction.
   • Owned Property: If a player lands on an owned property, they must pay rent to the owner.
   • Community Chest/Chance: Draw a card from the corresponding deck and follow the instructions.
   • Tax Spaces: Pay the specified amount to the bank.
   • Free Parking: No action.

3. Property Ownership:

   • Buying: Players can buy unowned properties.
   • Trading: Players can trade properties and money with other players.
   • Building Houses/Hotels: If a player owns all properties of a color group, they can build houses and hotels to increase rent.

4. Jail:

   • Players can land in Jail by rolling doubles three times in a row or landing on the "Go to Jail" space.
   • Players can pay to get out of Jail, wait three turns, or attempt to roll doubles.

5. Bankruptcy:

   • If a player cannot pay rent or debts, they are bankrupt and out of the game.

6. Winning:

   • The last player remaining, after bankrupting others, is the winner.

Controls: Monopoly is traditionally a physical board game, so there are no digital controls in the same sense as video games. Players interact with the board and pieces using their hands.

For digital versions of Monopoly, controls are typically provided on-screen or with a computer mouse or gaming controller.

Monopoly has various editions and special rulesets, so specific details may vary. Always refer to the rulebook included with the edition you're playing for the most accurate information.