Monopoly Go may seem like a game of luck, but strategic thinking plays a critical role in coming out on top. Here are some innovative, lesser-known strategies that can give you the edge in your next game.
1.Acquisition of Early Game Property: Concentrate on the Orange and Red Sets
Most people would buy everything they land on but it would be better to focus on the Orange (St. James Place, Tennessee Avenue, New York Avenue) and Red (Kentucky Avenue, Indiana Avenue, Illinois Avenue) sets. These sites experience the highest traffic due to their nearness to the “go to jail” square. Statistically speaking, players come across these spots more frequently thus making them good buys for both income from rents and possible hotels.
Key Tip: The orange properties are the fastest path to profits. Once you own one of these properties insist on swapping for any others that become available.
2. Don’t Over-Invest in Railroads – Use Them for Trading Power
Railroads are not so profitable as property sets on a long term basis, despite their stable rental income. Instead of keeping them in one’s hand, the best way is to purchase railroads early and trade high value property sets such as oranges or reds with them. Sometimes a better deal can be reached by offering a railroad along with the other items.
Key Tip: Other players often find railroads more valuable than you do, so don’t hesitate to exchange them for something more profitable.
3. Avoid Building Hotels – Stick to Three Houses
As much as it might be tempting to upgrade your properties to hotels, there is a strategic reason not to do this. In the game, there are only certain houses that come with the pack and once they are over, till the players have advanced to owning hotels no one can build more of them. When you maintain three houses in each of your properties, you will earn maximum rent while at the same time inhibiting your opponents from constructing their own houses. This forces them into disadvantageous trades or slows down their property development giving you an edge.
Vital Tip: Three houses on either orange or red properties can make a player bankrupt thus you don’t always require hotels in order to take control of the game.
4. Leverage “Jail Time” in the Late Game
During the late game, when most properties have been bought or developed and landing on any space is expensive, jail is your buddy. So long as there are hotels all over the board, the best idea would be to stay in jail for the longest time possible so as to avert risky rent charges but continue collecting rents from own holdings.
Crucial Pointer: Avoid using “Get Out of Jail Free” cards or rolling to get out of jail towards the end unless it’s a must. A minefield board necessitates staying incarcerated.
5. Master the Art of Negotiation – Be Creative with Trades
Monopoly is as much about transactions as it is about money. Don’t be afraid to offer unconventional offers to competitors. For example, you can exchange a property group for a guarantee that you will not collect rent when you are down on a particular property. You can also apply for a rent waiver in a few turns in exchange for the required property. Get creative! Most players focus solely on assets and cash, but leveraging future promises or short-term deals can be just as powerful.
Key tip: Adapt your conversation to the situation. For example, if someone is on the verge of breaking down, offering them a contract that will help them stay in the game can win them a friend in your future.
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