What The H e l l Is He Doing?
Is this man crazy? After being released from prison he was lucky to get an express from one station to the next but then he spent more than what he could afford sleeping in 2 different hotels he did not like. Did he think he could skip town without paying?
He still had a long way to go but at long last he made it to his own house in a racing car after being overtaken by a bloody dog. Ah well, as a consolation they paid him 200 bucks for his trouble and by taking a chance he picked up another 100.
He thinks that getting control of the railway system is a better investment than utility services but I believe that real estate is still the best bet. Trespassing and squatting on another person’s property can be an expensive business and sometimes it is better to stay at home.
Not too long ago he paid a fine for drunken driving and I really hope he can stay out of jail this time.
Who is this guy or what on earth is he doing? Is he mad or is he trying to play games with us?
Of course, he’s playing Monopoly.
But Monopoly was not my favorite game. There was an American board game I liked more. It only came in much later. It was called 'Mine a Million', marketed by the 3M Company. They also distributed a few other excellent games like Acquire, Stocks and Bonds and a few more. My children seldom played monopoly. We played Mine a Million.
Was there any other board games around in your time and your part of the country? What board games did you play as a child?
Enjoy this Friday and try to retain your sanity.
Comments (38)
The bank has made an error in my favour. So glad I took that chance
You make me sound like big brother.
Yes, I believe he has.
Funny how the role of the jail changes through the game. I the beginning you cant afford to be in jail because you need to buy property and towards the end you relay need a long term sentence for you cannot afford to wander around outside jail.
My biggest nightmare was the general repair bill. Disaster every time.
Yes, Monopoly. I remember the hours we played monopoly in winter. I still have an original British set somewhere. Not the South African version we get in our shops lately.
I'm usually either well bankrupt, or well asleep.
Well before the empires have been established.
PS I'm sure the free Parking Square is only there for historical reference.
I expect the new versions to come with a parking meter there.
And perhaps a meter maid to dispense justice.
We are talking old fashioned board games. In this specific case Monopoly. Did you ever play it as a child? If not you missed something.
A new version with credit cards? Are you having me on or is this serious?
Your soul for a bag of candy? You should have negotiated a bit more. I'm sure you could have gotten two bags with a bit of persuasion. Uncle Jimmy is know to be a very reasonable bargainer.
Yes, we played them all except for backgammon. For some reason it was seen as gambling. Oh, by the way, we were not allowed to play any games with cards or dice on a Sunday.
Yes, quite so but you will know how the old people were. Not so much my parents, it was my grandparents who saw he devil in everything.
I think it is because you always wanted to play the bank. I wondered where you got your dislike in bankers.
Just don't allow Ol Donnie to play the bank. Then you will be ok.
I had this little friend who never wanted to play the bank and he always won. It took a long time before we discovered that he brought his own money along and carefully skimmed it back when he was in the pound seats.
You must be careful with Donald. He may just bring his own money along too and may walk off with your monopoly set. One has to be very careful about your friends these days.
I'm wondering if you had your little pink pills. Read the blog again. It is all about Monopoly. But then it depends on how many time you played Monopoly otherwise you wont understand it.
Do you know how much can happen in 15 minutes?
You can go broke wit two throws of the dice. And if they are loaded...
I love board games. We played them growing up with family and friends.
@Hans Thank for the pics. Wow..brought back memories
Is pool also played on a board?
Billiards is played on a table Not so?