How to play Monopoly

The objective

Your goal is simple: buy property, collect rent, and remain solvent while opponents go bankrupt. This guide uses the most common beginner-friendly rules. Families and groups may agree on variations before starting.

What you need

A Monopoly set.

How to set up

1. Choose a banker, tokens, and starting money.
2. Place Chance and Community Chest cards face down.

How to play: step by step

1. Roll two dice, move, and resolve the space.
2. Buy unowned properties or let the banker auction them.
3. Collect rent and build evenly when you own a full color group.
4. The last player who has not gone bankrupt wins.

Beginner strategies

• Buy actively and trade for color groups.
• Railroads provide reliable rent.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Skipping required auctions.
• Putting fines in Free Parking as if it were an official rule.

Frequently asked questions