Monopoly players just realized there’s a hidden rule they didn’t know about, and it’s changing the way we look at a game that so often destroys friendships.
Basically, the rule is this: if you land on a property that doesn’t belong to another player, you can buy that property for the listed price. However, if you decline, the banker will auction the property to the highest bidder. You can join a bidding war for a chance to secure a property at a lower price.
Most home games, at least according to r/CasualUKNo one has ever adopted this rule, and figuring this out has led to considerable outrage. If you’ve ever played the Monopoly video game, you’re probably more aware of this rule, as it’s enforced in every game. Come to think of it, the auction might actually make the notoriously long board game go a bit faster, since properties can be purchased more quickly, allowing players to get to the more infuriating parts at a faster pace.
Would you adopt this monopoly rule?
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