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    From kyonshi@21:1/5 to All on Tue Dec 6 10:26:59 2022
    https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1705500/Monopoly-banned-Christmas-board-games-cause-most-arguments-Scrabble-Trivial-Pursuit

    Should Monopoly be banned at Christmas? Board games that cause the most arguments
    Even though Monopoly causes the most arguments at Christmas, it's also
    the most-played board game.
    By Liam Martin
    09:20, Tue, Dec 6, 2022 | UPDATED: 09:20, Tue, Dec 6, 2022


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    Should Monopoly be banned at Christmas? Board games that cause the most arguments
    Even though Monopoly causes the most arguments at Christmas, it's also
    the most-played board game.
    By Liam Martin
    09:20, Tue, Dec 6, 2022 | UPDATED: 09:20, Tue, Dec 6, 2022
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    Proving that the classics are still the best, Monopoly remains the most
    popular board game to be played by families at Christmas. Based on the
    findings of a new survey, however, a game of Monopoly might not be the
    best thing to play during the festive period, especially if you want to
    avoid arguments and have a happy Christmas.
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    A recent survey conducted by UK retailer GAME revealed that Monopoly is
    the most popular board game in the UK, with 37% of voters admitting to
    playing the game over Christmas.

    It's way ahead of fellow classics like Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit,
    which received 18% and 15% of the votes, respectively.

    On the flipside, however, more than a third of UK residents (35%) said
    that Monopoly is the board game most likely to start a family argument
    over Christmas. Unsurprisingly, the odds are even higher in families
    with teenage children.

    Monopoly even caused squabbles among the Royal Family, with the late
    Queen reportedly banning the game from being played in her presence.

    The arguments might have stemmed from the fact that many of us don't
    actually play by official Monopoly rules.

    A previous report highlighted some of the most common made-up rules in Monopoly. This includes skipping auctions, buying hotels early and not collecting rent while in Jail.


    If you're looking for some board game recommendations this Christmas,
    then HeroQuest should be near the top of the list.

    Popular in the late 80s and early 90s, HeroQuest is a fantasy
    role-playing game for 2-5 players. One person controls the
    villain Zargon, while the others control the Barbarian, Dwarf, Elf, and Wizard characters.

    If you enjoy fantasy games like HeroQuest, then you would likely get a
    kick out of Gloomhaven, or maybe an authentic role-playing experience
    from the Dungeons and Dragons series - there's even a Stranger
    Things-themed Dungeons and Dragons kit.

    If you're looking for something a bit more family-friendly, then you
    can't go wrong with games like Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, 7
    Wonders, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic and Splendor.

    Alternatively, if you've got money to spare, then you should try the
    Infinity Game Table. The swish gaming table comes with over 40 built-in
    games, which are playable on a 32-inch touchscreen.

    Games include classics such as Game of Life, Monopoly, Scrabble and
    Trivial Pursuit, as well as Guess Who, Battleship, Chess and Operation.
    The fact that it's impact and water-resistant means you can even use it
    as a regular coffee table.

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  • From Ninapenda Jibini@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 8 03:29:58 2022
    If Monopoly causes family arguments, avoid Diplomacy. That tends to
    cause fist fights between strangers (and world champions all say the
    only way to consistently win is to woo other players into being
    close, loyal allies - then stabbing them in the back.)

    The only holiday games we play consistently are Uno and Settlers of
    Catan.

    --
    Terry Austin

    Proof that Alan Baker is a liar and a fool, and even stupider than
    Lynn:
    https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/sw-border-migration


    "Terry Austin: like the polio vaccine, only with more asshole."
    -- David Bilek

    Jesus forgives sinners, not criminals.

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  • From kyonshi@21:1/5 to Ninapenda Jibini on Thu Dec 8 09:50:11 2022
    On 08/12/2022 04:29, Ninapenda Jibini wrote:
    If Monopoly causes family arguments, avoid Diplomacy. That tends to
    cause fist fights between strangers (and world champions all say the
    only way to consistently win is to woo other players into being
    close, loyal allies - then stabbing them in the back.)

    The only holiday games we play consistently are Uno and Settlers of
    Catan.

    Well, Diplomacy has been known to be a friendship ender.

    There are a few games that are just about being as mean as possible.
    Settlers at least keeps players in general close enough to each other so
    it always seems like they all could win.

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  • From Jibini Kula Tumbili Kujisalimisha@21:1/5 to kyonshi on Thu Dec 8 07:56:33 2022
    kyonshi <gmkeros@gmail.com> wrote in
    news:tms8g4$r6vr$1@dont-email.me:

    On 08/12/2022 04:29, Ninapenda Jibini wrote:
    If Monopoly causes family arguments, avoid Diplomacy. That
    tends to cause fist fights between strangers (and world
    champions all say the only way to consistently win is to woo
    other players into being close, loyal allies - then stabbing
    them in the back.)

    The only holiday games we play consistently are Uno and
    Settlers of Catan.

    Well, Diplomacy has been known to be a friendship ender.

    To say the least.

    There are a few games that are just about being as mean as
    possible.

    Now we're back to Uno, aka "Screw your Neighbor." But it's low
    stakes, so it's far easier to view it as all in good fun.

    Settlers at least keeps players in general close
    enough to each other so it always seems like they all could win.

    Not always, but yeah, usually. Never play that game with an avowed
    pacifist, though. They're ruthless.

    --
    Terry Austin

    "Terry Austin: like the polio vaccine, only with more asshole."
    -- David Bilek

    Jesus forgives sinners, not criminals.

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