The Return of Monopoly

The One and I played our Monopoly game tonight as we ate our dinner. The version we played has an electronic banking system. While it is neat and orderly, I find it hard to keep track of how much I have. The One was often aggravated when I asked her to check my balance. Normally I would be able to count my own stash that I keep unorganized so no one can truly tell how much I have. I do like the electronic bank, I just which I could readily see my tally.

For those that have not played with me, I am an aggressive purchaser. Very aggressive. In the beginning of the game I buy any and everything I land on. I am sure I am not the only one who does this. The one difference is I have seen people stop when they run out of cash; I continue. I mortgage properties left and right to purchase new ones. At one point tonight I had more mortgaged properties than I did un-mortgaged. My goal is to control the board and the only way to do that is to have property.

About my fourth pass around the board I had already received a concession from The One. We were about ten minutes into the game and I owned at least one piece of property from each set and managed a full set as well. The One sat with a full bank account and a few properties. She knew her chances of pulling this one out were slim. I convinced her to continue and the dice continued to roll my way. I bought out the rest of the properties, save Boardwalk. I started up with houses and paying off mortgages.

With the writing on the wall, The One conceded. I am very proud of her for not kicking and screaming like she did last year. She took it like a champ and I am sure the dice will be more friendly next time. For now I hold monopoly.

Until next time, may you have the monopoly on your own happiness.

Skate