Monopoly

The term monopoly refers to the domination of a single entity. It has its origins in the study of economics. The game is one of the most successful games in the history of USA.  The game basically consists of forty board spaces which contain twenty eight properties, which are further sub divided. The rest twelve spaces are like community chest space, income tax space, jail, free parking etc. The players roll the dice and accordingly start the game. The number on the dice is the number of spaces one moves. According to the details of the space, one either gains some amount or loses some amount.

The game is a Parker brothers publication, played with two to six people. It requires about 10 minutes to set up the board of the game and requires about one and a half hour to play. It is played with a dice or by drawing cards. It enhances the negotiation and resource management skills of an individual.

There have been many versions of the game. The US version was released before, and then the UK version came up. There has been also been a world edition which is constantly revised and updated. The latest UK edition has $1000 notes as well. There are further additions with respect to the introduction of bus tickets, skyscrapers etc.

The game of monopoly dates back to 1904, when Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips devised a game in the hope of explaining the single tax theory which was formulated by Henry George. The game devised by her was published a few years later. Since then new and revised versions of the game have been constantly out in the market. Apart from the standard ones, even local games have been out. This shows the reach of the game.

The game is played within a set of rules which the players must follow. For example, a rule says that if a player starts late, then he should pass the Go before he is able to buy any property. There are different bonuses available if you roll a pair of ones or twos etc. The Parker brothers also released a set of tricks and strategies which would help the players in deadlock situations.

The game of monopoly requires intense planning and good negotiating skills. It enhances your ability to use the amount or the resource available to you in the best possible manner. It helps you to think quickly and analyze difficult or tricky situations. It must be played with immense concentration and attention to the other player’s moves.

There are several add on like the stock exchange, play master, speed die etc available with the game now. There are world championships in the game of monopoly. Other games such as Express Monopoly, Monopoly Junior, Monopoly deal etc. are also available which are quite similar to the original game of monopoly. The first ever monopoly championship was held in 1973. It was held in the city of New York.

So play and sharpen your brains!!

- P. Asha Ritu.

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