So You Want to Hockshop Your Boardwalk Estate? A Guide to Mortgaging in Monopoly Plus
Ah, Monopoly Plus. The game that turns families into foes and friendships into fierce rivalries. But what happens when that Park Place rent just isn't enough to cover your, ahem, "strategic investments" in hotels? Enter the glorious, yet slightly depressing, world of mortgaging. Don't worry, even Scrooge McDuck himself would understand the need for a little loan in the cutthroat world of Monopoly.
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| How To Mortgage Property In Monopoly Plus |
First Things First: You Can't Flog a Furnished House (Well, Not Literally)
Before you turn your beloved (and highly profitable) Marvin Gardens into a Monopoly-fied money machine, there's a catch. You can't just shove a "For Rent" sign on a property overflowing with houses. Think of it like selling your mansion with all the furniture still inside – it just wouldn't work. So, you'll need to have a yard sale of sorts. Sell those houses back to the bank (at half price, the jerks!), and then you can proceed with the real estate robbery – er, mortgaging.
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Pro Tip: If you're eyeing a specific property to ditch, strategically sell houses from a different color set. That way, your opponents might get cocky thinking you're strapped for cash, when really you're about to unleash your inner financial wizard (or at least a sneaky pawn with a mortgage plan).
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Turning Your Title Deed into Cold, Hard Cash (Well, Monopoly Money)
Now for the fun part! Find that fancy property deed and flip it over like a sassy Monopoly mogul. Voila! You'll see a magical number – the mortgage value. This is the instant cash injection you've been waiting for. But remember, there's always a catch (like that pesky dentist appointment after all that Halloween candy).
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The Not-So-Fine Print: Interest Rates That Would Make Loan Sharks Blush
Here's the not-so-glamorous side of mortgaging. To get your property back (and start collecting that sweet, sweet rent again), you'll need to pay back the mortgage value plus 10% interest. Ouch. Think of it as the Monopoly version of student loan debt – it just follows you around the board.
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However! There are ways to be a savvy borrower (or should we say, a savvy property hoarder?). Here are some tricks:
- The Get Out of Jail Free Redemption: Landed on a property you own and forgot to mortgage it? Don't fret! If you have a "Get Out of Jail Free" card, you can use it to avoid paying rent altogether. Then, on your next turn, hightail it back to that property and officially mortgage it.
- The Strategic Sell-Off: Sometimes, you gotta cut your losses. If a property just isn't bringing in the big bucks, consider selling it to another player (assuming they're willing to buy a mortgaged property, that is). This can free up some cash and avoid that pesky 10% interest.
So there you have it! The art of the mortgage in Monopoly Plus. Remember, it's a risky business, but with a little strategy and a dash of ruthlessness, you can turn those dusty deeds into a Monopoly empire (even if it is built on a foundation of debt). Just don't tell your banker about it. They might come repossess your thimble.
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