Why Nobody Actually Finishes a Monopoly Game

You’re definitely not alone in that! Monopoly is one of those games that almost always drags on until everyone gives up. I remember once trying to play it properly with my cousins — we even set a timer and had snacks ready — but three hours later, half of us were just trying to go bankrupt on purpose to end it. Turns out, it’s actually a really common thing. This article explains it perfectly: https://www.technicalpariwar.com/why-nobody-actually-finishes-monopoly/ . It breaks down how the game’s design makes it almost impossible to finish because the ending is super repetitive. Now we just set a time limit and whoever has the most money wins — way less stressful!

Haha, this thread made me smile because it’s so true for almost every Monopoly night I’ve ever seen. I’m not even a huge fan of board games, but I’ve noticed that Monopoly somehow brings out everyone’s inner business mogul for an hour or two — then total chaos. I think it’s one of those games that’s more fun to start than to actually finish. Honestly, it’s become kind of a family tradition to never reach the end, and I’m totally fine with that.