Solo Monopoly
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Play as two people (or More)

If you’re wondering how to play Monopoly alone, then your first idea might be to act as two different people. That’s entirely possible, and it’s one way that some people play Monopoly alone.

Set up the board as though two people are playing (or more), then play out the game against yourself.

You may decide to physically move between two different seats, so you can keep track of which player is doing what.

To help us know which pawn it is the turn to play, you can use dice of different colors.

Example: a set of white dice to play with the white pawn, a set of blue dice to play with the blue pawn, etc.

At each turn, we put aside the set of dice of the pawn which is not in play, so we can know at any time which pawn we have played with and which pawn it is the turn to play....

So if we have to leave the game for a while for any reason. We put on the board the color of the dice corresponding to the pawn on which it is the turn to play and off the board near the place where you puts in the money of the pawn that is not in play the dice of this pawn.

Playing Monopoly solo, but as two different people, has one very notable benefit – You’ll always win, no matter what happens in the game!

This is also a great way to practice your Monopoly strategy, as you can very clearly see how the ‘other player’ is affected by your decisions.

Some people feel a bit silly, pretending to be two different people, so this option might not be for you. This is also a method that looks a bit strange if you’re playing travel Monopoly on the train!

20-Minute Timer

Playing Monopoly solo with a 20-minute timer is a good option when you’re short on time.

You set the game up as normal, but with only $100 and 20 minutes on the clock. Move around the board and choose to buy properties you land on.

If you land on a property you’ve purchased, take your rent directly from the Bank. Will you go broke from tax and jail fees, or survive until the timer gets to zero?

Count your remaining cash at the end, then try to do better next time.

Monopoly alone with a 20-minute timer can be a fun and fast-paced game.

The competitive element remains because you’ll play again in the future and try to get even more money.

You can also adjust this version of the game to the time that you have available. If you want to make it quicker, set a 10-minute timer instead.

Some elements of the game do not work as well if you’re playing Monopoly alone. For example, there’s no need to sit in jail for three turns when you’re the only person playing.

You might need to get creative with some of the rules and Chance cards.