Can two players merge in a monopoly game?

Question

Can two players merge in a monopoly game?

Answer 1

If none of the players object, why not?  It's like the various rules I've heard for the "Free Parking" spot. . . some people play that all money players have to pay for penalties on "Chance" and "Community Chest" cards goes in the center of the board and is collected by whoever lands on "Free Parking" by exact count.

Answer 2

As stated, there's nothing in the rules about forming a merger. However, if one player is willing to bow out, they can sell everything to another player for $1, or nothing.

But Monopoly is a pretty open game system and house rules are pretty common. For example, the idea that you collect money for landing on "Free Parking" is against the rules, but many players still do have reward for that space. So, if you want to come up with your own rules for mergers, you can do that. The other common misconception is that you can't collect rent while in jail, but you can. It's only if the property is mortgaged that you don't get rent.

Answer 3

No I do believe not online it would be nice tho.

Answer 4

When I play Monopoly, especially because it takes so long, we tend to form alliances and merge resources to form real "monopolies". It makes the game more interesting. I'm sure it's not in the written rules, but it's a board game... if the rest of the people playing are okay with it, why not?

Answer 5

Officially, there is no way for two players to join forces.  On the other hand, players are allowed to trade money and property however they want.  There is nothing in the rules to stop one player from giving all of their money and property to another.  The player that gave everything away will have "lost", but could certainly play along with the recipient of their gifts.

Answer 6

Absolutely not! If you're looking for a game where players can join forces may I suggest Diplomacy (Avalon Hill, et al.) or Summit (Milton Bradley, out of print but easy to find).

Answer 7

it's a board game played in the privacy of your home usually..you can play by the rules or you can play however you chose to as long as everyone understands and gets along with it.