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  • Question
    What are the cards made of?
    Community Answer
    Thick paper or thin cardboard works best.
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    What sort of board do you use?
    Community Answer
    You could use any of the following to make a game board from: Strong cardboard, an unwanted desktop cardboard mat, a panel off a grocery box, a piece of plywood covered in paper, etc.
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    Can we do it all by hand?
    Community Answer
    Yes you can.
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    Can I 3D print the tokens, houses, etc.?
    Community Answer
    Of course! You could find models online or use something like Tinkercad.
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    How would I make chest and community cards for a math-based Monopoly game?
    Community Answer
    You could try to use equations on the cards. For example, you could tell someone to pay a special tax that's equal to the square root of 81 multiplied by 2 or something.
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    What can I use to sculpt my own playing pieces?
    Community Answer
    Virtually anything. Wood. Metal. Pieces from another game. Labeled card stock. Small toys. Bottle caps. Distinct coins. You could encourage each player to provide a token that represents them.
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    Can I use fabric instead of card?
    Community Answer
    No, you can't. Fabric is too flexible and will not work.
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    How do I make the cards for the poverty?
    Community Answer
    Try going online and downloading some cards with small resolution, like 100p x 100p, then go to a local printer and print them on a thicker card stock type paper. You can also have them laminated once they are cut out. Make sure to have it printed in color as well.
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    Can I use wood for the board?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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    How long does it take?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how much time and effort you want to put into it. Expect it to take at least a few hours if you want a decent looking game.
  • Question
    I want to profit from my board game. What do I need to do?
    Community Answer
    You can't, as Monopoly would sue you. BUT perhaps you could charge your friends a fee to play, or create a cash pile instead of free parking.
  • Question
    If I make a board in Photoshop, what is the best way to print it?
    Community Answer
    Export it as a PNG (better quality), then open in a normal application (i.e. Windows Photo Viewer) and print.
  • Question
    How much Currency is there in a Monopoly set?
    Super
    Community Answer
    $15,140 in total. 20 x $500 | 20 x $100 | 30 x $50 | 50 x $20 | 40 x $10 | 40 x $5 | 40 x $1 | The bank in Monopoly never goes bankrupt so in the rare case there is not enough paper money, you will have to make some more using some regular paper and a pen.
  • Question
    Could I do a Monopoly game based on The Odyssey?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that is a great idea!
  • Question
    Can I make money instead of printing it?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
  • Question
    So I could make Marina Bay Sands or something like that a property?
    Community Answer
    It is a landmark, if you're making a Monopoly game based on Singapore I don't see why not.
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    Could I make the tokens with wood and a saw?
    Super
    Community Answer
    The tokens for monopoly can be replaced with anything, including hand-crafted wooden tokens. You could decide to make wooden replicas of the original tokens, or you could make your own unique tokens. I recommend you do plenty of research first if you are new to using wood and a saw.
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    Can I use chart paper for the board?
    Super
    Community Answer
    Yes. Just remember paper is thin and can tear more easily than a board made with cardboard.
  • Question
    How do I do a community chest card with Korean-theme?
    Community Answer
    Move to (property) or do trivia. If they get the question right, they pay only 50, wrong answer makes them pay 100.
  • Question
    How do I make a history themed Monopoly?
    Community Answer
    The chance and community chest cards could be historic trivia, and you could get points. The spaces could be historic landmarks.
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    What would be the easiest way to make the tokens and property icons (hotels/houses)?
    Community Answer
    Use bingo tokens, poker chips or cardstock for the tokens. Make houses and hotels out of cardboard or wood.
  • Question
    Would I be allowed to sell my game without legal repercussion?
    Community Answer
    You would have to contact Hasbro for permission first. Otherwise, you are violating copyright laws
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    Can you draw it?
    ISABELLA RIGGS
    Community Answer
    yes, but you might want to draw it digitally so it is very clean before you print it.
  • Question
    Where could I print the 18" x 18" piece of paper?
    Community Answer
    You could probably buy one through Amazon or go to Home Depot or Staples.
  • Question
    Could I add my own places and items to the game or not?
    Community Answer
    Absolutely! Do whatever you want!
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    How do I make houses and/or hotels without a 3d printer?
    Donagan
    Top Answerer
    You could make them out of wood, and paint them.
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    Do we need to use a software program?
    Community Answer
    It's not required. However, using a photo editor like Photoshop will make the results look more professional.
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    Can I make one of my own city and sell it?
    Community Answer
    You can make one for yourself but unless you can get copyright permission from the publishers of Monopoly (which as of writing, is Hasbro), then no, you can't sell it.
  • Question
    What should I do make a Monopoly related to mathematics?
    Community Answer
    Maybe make it where rent is a math problem (i.e, 2000 becomes 700 + 1300), and if you get it wrong, you have to pay 10% additional rent.
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    How would I be able to patent my Monopoly to turn it in to the company?
    Community Answer
    It is highly unlikely that this would be possible, but you can email Hasbro about this. Just don't expect too much.
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