# Monopoly: The Mega Edition

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2006
- **BGG Rating**: 6.0
- **BGG Rank**: #12265
- **Players**: 2-8 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 2.06 / 5
- **Designers**: Phil Orbanes Sr.
- **Publishers**: Winning Moves Games (USA), Gameology (Gameology Romania), Hasbro, John Lewis, Winning Moves France, Winning Moves Germany, Winning Moves International Ltd, Winning Moves UK Ltd.
- **Categories**: Economic, Negotiation
- **Mechanics**: Auction / Bidding, Player Elimination, Roll / Spin and Move, Set Collection, Trading

## Verdict
If you like Monopoly but find it takes too long, this souped-up version is for you! More properties, more money, and faster action guarantee extra fun.Expanded board and noveltiesMore dynamic gameplayMore investment optionsAccelerated paceStill can have eliminationLuck is still a factorCan drag with 8RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a souped-up Monopoly! The Mega Edition not only brings a larger board, with 12 extra spaces and 9 new properties for you to dominate (including the famous Gas Company and avenues like California and Massachusetts), but it also speeds up the game. Forget the long hours of drawn-out negotiation and bankruptcies; here, the action is more dynamic thanks to a special speed die and bus cards, which give you surprising freedom of movement. Building skyscrapers is now possible, raising rents to "mega" levels, and the train stations can yield double if you invest in them. You start with $2500, including a $1000 bill to give that initial boost. The speed die can take you to unowned properties or, worse, to those you owe rent on – watch out! Bus tickets, on the other hand, are great for going wherever you want, but be careful: they expire! This version promises more fun and intensity, maintaining the essence of the classic but with a modern twist that speeds up the game without losing the thrill of watching your opponents go bankrupt.

## FAQ
### How long does a game of Monopoly: The Mega Edition take?
The promise is around 90 minutes, much faster than traditional Monopoly, thanks to the new rules and the speed die.

### How many players can participate?
The game supports 2 to 8 players, but with more people, the game might extend a bit longer.

### Is it much harder than regular Monopoly?
The complexity is slightly higher due to the new rules and expanded board, but nothing too daunting. It's a game with a weight of 2.06/5 on BGG, considered light.

### What are the main new features compared to classic Monopoly?
A larger board with new properties, the addition of skyscrapers, train stations, a speed die, and bus cards that change the game's dynamic.

### Does player elimination still happen?
Yes, like in the original Monopoly, players can be eliminated if they run out of money. This is something to consider if you don't like this mechanic.

### Is it worth it for those who already own traditional Monopoly?
If you're looking for a faster experience with more strategic options, yes! The Mega Edition modernizes the gameplay without losing its essence.

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