The 5 made-up Monopoly rules that aren't in the official rule-book

"'What many may not realise is that by playing by the actual rules of the game, gameplay can become much shorter. 'The only reason that Monopoly notoriously goes on for hours and causes so many arguments is because we're playing with everyone's interpretations of the game, rather than the rules actually created, and in some cases, we're playing by rules that don't even exist at all!'"

"In a standard game of Monopoly, players roll the dice to make laps around the board, collecting M200 each time they pass the tile marked GO. Many also add the rule that anyone who manages to land directly on the GO tile gets double the money. However, according to the official Monopoly rule-book, this handy payout is against the rules."

"'While this may have helped you out of sticky situations in previous games, it is not actually a rule,' says Mr Fernsby. 'So, if you land on GO, you should only receive M200 from the bank, in the same way as if you were passing GO.' The same goes for anyone who has ever tried to cash out their payment for passing GO in advance."

Monopoly is frequently played with unofficial house rules that contradict the official rulebook and prolong games. Common variations include awarding M400 for landing on GO rather than the official M200 for passing GO, allowing early collection of the GO payment, creating a Free Parking cash jackpot, and informal treatments for Jail and for players unable to afford properties. These variations increase game length and cause disputes among players. Strictly following the official rules eliminates many of these extra mechanics, resulting in faster play, fewer arguments, and more consistent game outcomes for all participants.

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