Thursday 19 November 2009

MONOPOLY

When my son, George and I play Monopoly, there are a few extra rules we observe.

  • You are the enemy
  • We are the axis of evil and will use any means to bring you down
  • Whenever possible we will helpfully volunteer to be the banker
  • We will then filch between us as much money from the bank as we possibly can
  • In the early stages of the game we will steal property cards too.
  • Even though you think we are against each other we will gradually work you over towards our evil intent
  • If you are foolish enough to leave the room say to go to the loo it is fair game to steal your property
  • The number of moves made on the Board is exactly equal to advantage and has no relationship to the number of dots showing on a pair of dice
  • The wording of a Chance card is exactly what I just invented
  • Ditto Community Chest
  • Where you left your counter is where we just put it without you seeing
  • The rent due is what we say it is
  • I did just pass go and will collect £200.
  • Again.

You have been warned!

I add to this confession only one counter - that, as someone who likes to deal ethically and responsibly in my actual business life, this sort of behaviour is the perfect antidote.

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