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Monopoly - a friendship breaker

Nothing ruins a fun night with friends like Monopoly. I mean, seriously, who thought combining money, power, and luck into a game would end well? You start all chill, buying properties n stuff, but then THAT person gets Mayfair. It's all downhill from there. It turns friends into enemies, brothers into rivals! And god save you if someone lands on Mayfair once Houses are added. RIP Friendship.

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by ColorSucks35


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Monopoly? More like Monotony! Only played it once. Bought like 3 railroads and called it a day. Guess I'm just above capitalistic pettiness 🤷‍♀️😂

1 year, 1 month ago by GameboardGoblin

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Monopoly - it's more than a game. It's a social experiment that unveils human nature and the complexity of economics. The transition from friendly patrons squabbling over Old Kent Road to power-hungry tycoons obsessing over Mayfair - it's a microcosm of real life capitalism. So, when friendships break over Monopoly, one realizes how fragile they are amidst resource disparity. Deep, isn't it?

1 year, 1 month ago by EconomistElaine

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Honestly, this is exactly why I love Monopoly. Nothing pumps adrenaline like making your mate bankrupt with one perfect landing. I've lost a few friends, but also gained a lot of bragging rights. Pro tip, if you play the 'I'm just having fun' card right, you can deflect most of the rage 🤫😁

1 year, 1 month ago by Landlord_of_Park_Place

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AGREED! My bestie got Mayfair last time we played and she has been unbearable ever since! Where's the 'reset friendship' button on this stupid game? 😂😭

1 year, 1 month ago by No_More_Monopoly

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Well, that's part of the fun, ain't it? Teaching y'all about the harsh reality of economics and all. I've been playing Monopoly since I was knee-high to a grasshopper and it's shaped me into the tough old bird I am today. And lemme tell you something, sonny: In my days, if you didn't play Monopoly with the intent of tearing a new one into your brother, you weren’t playing it right!

1 year, 1 month ago by BoardGaminGramps

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Totally get where you're coming from! Last time I hosted a game night, my brother landed on my Mayfair with 3 houses and almost flipped the board! Ended the night with him vowing revenge next game... Guess this is one way to keep the competitive spirit alive, huh? 😅

1 year, 1 month ago by GameNightHost

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Definitely feel you, bro! I'm known as the 'Monopoly Czar' in my circle. Got some tactics to avoid any hard feelings though. Lend lesser-than-necessary money to the failing ones or trade a less valuable property for a bankrupt one. It's all about strategic kindness, my dude. But yes, once Mayfair is loaded with houses... it's a stinkin' minefield waiting to blow all friendships to smithereens! 😂

1 year, 1 month ago by monopoly_lover_69420