Take a Chance with us this week as we play Monopoly! (This could be our most popular or unpopular episode yet!) Depending on where in the story you start, Monopoly was either first designed by Elizabeth J. Magie and patented in 1904 as the Landlord’s Game, or developed and patented by Charles Darrow in 1935. It was first published by Parker Brothers. Monopoly was awarded “Game of the Century” by the Toy Retailers Association. Episode Summary: This week, the panel takes on Monopoly, the infamous board game that's taken over family game nights for generations! We'll take a deep dive into what makes this game so popular, yet equally capable of tearing families apart. Join us as we share our personal experiences with Monopoly, pondering the luck versus strategy component, and discuss the lessons it may (or may not) teach our kids about handling defeat. We break down the Monopoly game experience, analyzing various strategies and the role of jail within the game. Hear our thoughts on the delicate balance between luck and strategy, and how to use your properties to maximize your chances of winning. We'll also share some insights into family dynamics when playing Monopoly and how to navigate them. Finally, we'll discuss the power of luck and strategy in Monopoly, and how to make the most of these elements. We discuss the importance of social interaction to make the game more enjoyable. Discover the thrill of rolling the dice when you know that one roll is the difference between bounty or bust and join us as we play Monopoly.  Connect with us through our website, and find links to our social media and Discord server. Don't forget to participate in our Pick-Our-Play for July. The poll will close June 30th! We look forward to hearing from you! Chapters: (0:02:00) - Pass Go, Collect your $200 (9 Minutes) (0:011:20) - Visit Lovely Marvin Gardens!  (21 Minutes) (0:32:15) - Rolling Doubles? Believe It or Not, Straight to Jail (18 Minutes) Chapter Summaries: (0:02:00) - Pass Go, Collect your $200 (9 Minutes) The panel discusses the infamous board game Monopoly, its popularity, and the experience of playing as a family. We talk about the luck versus strategy component of the game, the feeling of crushing the underclass, and how it can lead to family strife. We also consider if Monopoly teaches kids to be sore losers and the importance of teaching them to not be. Ultimately, the panel agrees to give the game a fair shot. (0:011:20) - Visit Lovely Marvin Gardens!  (21 Minutes) We explore Monopoly and the strategies that can be used to play. We discuss the luck versus strategy component, how properties can be used to maximize chances of winning, and the role of the jail. We reflect on the joys and struggles of playing the game as a family and the importance of recognizing the dynamics at play. We also reflect on the importance of making deals and managing your finances to come out on top. (0:32:15) - Rolling Doubles? Believe It or Not, Straight to Jail (18 Minutes) We explore the importance of social skills in Monopoly and other games of chance. We also discuss the element of luck in these games, and how to balance it with those social skills. We debate the enjoyment of playing Monopoly, and we consider what score it deserves. Finally, we examine our luck and skill in games, and how it affects our enjoyment. Show notes created with assistance from https://podium.page / / / / / You can Listen to Us: Spotify || Apple Podcasts || Google Podcasts || YouTube You can Support Us: Patreon || Leave a Rating & Review wherever you listen. Ratings & Reviews are an easy and free way to show us your support. You can Follow Us: Twitter || Instagram || Discord  / / / / /