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monopolies
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a type of board game in which players use game currency to buy buildings or streets represented on the board
Monopoly is a popular board game where players buy, sell, and trade properties to accumulate wealth and bankrupt their opponents. The game is played on a square board with spaces representing properties, utilities, and other special spaces. Players roll dice to move around the board, landing on spaces where they can purchase properties or pay rent to opponents who own them. The goal is to build houses and hotels on properties to increase rent, while avoiding going bankrupt. Players can also draw Chance or Community Chest cards, which provide random events. The game ends when only one player remains with money and property.
- The Monopoly game lasted for hours, with everyone strategizing their moves.
- They gathered around the table to play Monopoly on family game night.
- She landed on Boardwalk and decided to buy it in Monopoly.
- The Monopoly game lasted for hours, with everyone strategizing their moves.
- They had a friendly argument over the rules of Monopoly during the game.
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exclusive control or ownership of a particular commodity, service, or resource
- The company maintained a monopoly over the regional water supply.
- He had a monopoly on rare art pieces in the city.
- The media conglomerate sought a monopoly over local television channels.
- Monopoly of the market allowed them to set prices freely.
- The government regulated monopolies to protect consumers.