The Monopoly Companion

by Philip E. Orbanes

Monopoly Companion is a fun-packed guide to the history, rules, and winning strategies behind the world's most popular board game!

* What's the world record for the longest MONOPOLY game played upside down?
* Who REALLY invented the game?
* How did a 10-year old from Staten Island hold hid own against players three times his age in the 1980 United States MONOPOLY championship?
* Why do the best MONOPOLY players AVOID buying hotels for their properties?
* Which property name on your MONOPOLY board is misspelled?

There's only one man who could answer questions like these-and hundreds more that are just as fascinating. It's Mr. Monopoly.

In this fascinating book, Mr. Monopoly reveals everything he knows about the world's most popular board game. "And that, quite frankly," boasts Mr. Monopoly, "is everything."

Genres: Nonfiction, Games

207 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1988

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Back in the day I'd have given this five stars, but now I play Monopoly so rarely (and find it far less enjoyable to play--as an adult--than I did as a kid when we visited Grandma in California) I decided to only give it three stars. But, if you play, there is valuable knowledge to be gained by reading this book that could really give you a leg up on the competition.

[Snowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, all the secrets of Monopoly in this little book. It's designed to fit inside your Monopoly box (even though it doesn't quite fit in mine) and gives tips for all the color groups, and even a couple recipes. (Yes, recipes!) And Mr. Monopoly gives you the rundown on my favorite board game!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is only really for Monopoly players. If you don't play often, then it's not likely to be of interest to you. Otherwise, this is a wonderful book with some great tips and strategy about the game.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book will drive most of your family member crazy and will actually help you win a game or two if you follow the suggestions.

[Gregory · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting history of Monopoly with hints and tips along the way.

[Kimbeattie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading about the game, how to play well and some of the history behind the properties.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty cheesy but there were a few good tips on strategy in it.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

8-year-old son loves it - more inspired to read it all by himself than any other book so far