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Is there a way or a game mode to play faster?

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Playing Monopoly faster depends on your fellow players. If everyone is eager to speed things up, the game will naturally progress at a quicker pace. Conversely, if you're with individuals who tend to take their time, exhibiting what's commonly known as analysis paralysis, the game may move more slowly. The speed of the game is determined by the collective approach of the players. While playing solo allows for a faster experience, in a group setting, the pace is influenced by the playing style of those involved.

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How much money do you get for passing GO?

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The amount you collect will depend on your tower's current value. The higher your tower (the more billboards you've collected), the more you earn.

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Do I have to go around the whole board first before I start buying billboards?

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No, you do not have to go around the whole board before first buying billboards. You can buy billboards on the first space you land on.

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What if you run out of money?

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Keep any cash that you have and pay with the topmost billboard. If you owe another player, it will go to his/her billboard, but if you owe money to the bank, the topmost billboard will go to the board. If you don't have any billboards, do nothing.

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Do you have to finish exactly on the top of your tower, or can you go over the end with last piece?

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You can go over the top.

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What does tower tax and rival tower tax mean in the Monopoly Empire game?

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It means: If player one lands on a rival tower tax, she/he will return the top billboard on player two's tower. If you land on a tower tax, you take the topmost billboard from your tower and return it to the board.

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How do I get out of jail in Monopoly?

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You have 3 options: 1. Pay $100 at the start of your next turn, then roll and move as normal. 2. Use a Get Out of Jail Free card at the start of your next turn, then roll and move as normal. 3. Roll a double on your next turn. (You have up to 3 turns to try for a double). If you don't roll a double by your third turn in jail, pay $50 and use the amount on your last roll to move.

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Can I use empire cards outside of my turn?

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If, at the top of the card, it says, "Play at any time," you may. If the card says, "Play on your turn," you may not.

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When do you have to go to jail?

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You go to jail when you land on the Go To Jail tile, when you draw a Go To Jail card, or when you get three doubles in a row.

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Can I collect money while in jail?

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You cannot collect rent while in jail although you can auction as normal and use empire cards.

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Can I play a "just say no" card to a "just say no" card?

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No, you cannot. The first person to play it counts, but if the other person has one too and wants to use it they can't.

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When I have a "move to any space on the board" card, do I still roll the dice?

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No, you do not. You move to where you want to go (free choice) and you pass to the next person.

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Do I have to pay if I land in someone's building?

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Yes, you have to pay the height of the other player's tower.

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What do you do on the rival tower in Monopoly Empire?

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The player that lands on the rival tower tax will choose a player and turn their top most billboard to the board.

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How much do I pay if I land on another player's billboard?

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It depends on how tall the other player's tower is. For example, if the other player's tower's height is 250', you have to pay them $250.

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After someone gets to a full tower, can an Empire card be played to keep the game going?

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No, if a person's tower is filled, the game is over and that person's the winner.

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How do I know how much rent to pay?

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The amount of rent you pay depends on the cost of your opponent's tower. For example, Jane lands on Bill's spot. Jane has to pay Bill the cost of his tower. If Bill's tower is worth 100, Jane would pay 100. If Bill's tower is worth 650, Jane would pay 650. Also, if Jane does not have 650, only 500, Jane has to give her topmost billboard to Bill.

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What do you need to do on free parking or take a trip?

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You must land on free parking and decide whether or not you want to stay there or pay to take a trip. If you decide to pay, pay 100K and go to anywhere on the board that you want. You get salary if you pass go doing this.

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What does "top most tile" mean?

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The top most tile is referring to the closest tile to the top of your tower.

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Can I use an m card to get out of jail?

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Yes. On your next turn, you can use your m card and get out of jail.

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If land somewhere and go to buy it and try to use my Empire card to pay 100k and they use their Empire to purchase it, does that mean I can't keep my Empire card, even though I couldn't actually use it?

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You have played your card, so it goes to the discard pile (or bottom of the deck), but the person "stealing" your property will have to pay the full price, not the 100k you would have had to pay using your card.

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What would we do with the used Chance or Empire cards?

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Put them on the bottom of the respective stacks and wait until they're used again.

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What if I can't pay my rent?

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You give the other player your top most billboard.

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What if someone chooses sneaky swap and another player plays their empire card hands off? Is the player stuck with the top tower card or can they use the other dice choice?

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They are stuck with the sneaky swap.

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What if players want to pay the same amount at the auction?

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That can't happen. If the bid starts at $50 and Player 1 bids that amount, then Player 2 needs to bid $100 or more, or they don't get the property.

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What I do when I land on Free Parking?

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Either take a trip by paying the bank $100,000 and moving to any space, or do nothing. If you pass go, collect the current value of your tower.

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How much money does someone pay if landing on your spot?

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They pay the height of your tower.

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What are the office tiles used for?

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You may buy these on your turn, and you may use them to guard your highest billboard against being stolen.

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How much rent do you collect?

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If another player lands on a brand you own, the other player must pay the amount displayed above your top most billboard on your tower. The more billboards you have, the more rent other players have to pay. If they cannot pay enough money, they will have to give up their top most billboard to you.

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What are the green things for?

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You put it on your tower when you own an entire group of color; for example, if you own all the red panels, you buy one of the green panels.

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