Monopoly Deal Card Game, Quick-Playing Family Game, 2-5 Players, Fun Summer Activities, Vacation Travel Essentials, Ages 8+

Monopoly Deal is a small card game that I had low expectations for. It was on sale so I decided to give it a try.Gameplay: Each player starts with 5 cards in their hand. At the start of their turn, they must draw 2 cards then play up to 3 cards. They can either play an action card, a property card, or any card into their personal bank. At the end of their turn, they must discard down to 7.Playing cards into your personal bank is valuable, because eventually you'll need to pay rent or some other shenanigans will occur requiring you give money to your opponents. The catch is, you can ONLY play money from your bank/property, never your hand, so you always want to have cash on hand or else you'll have to pay from your properties - and change is not given.The game ends when one player has completed 3 sets of properties.Pros:1. The game is quick2. The game doesn't take up much space (box or table play area)3. There is some strategy4. Game teaches set-collection, hand management, and math.5. The game is quickCons:1. There is a lot of luckThe game plays quickly at least compared to normal Monopoly. I like that it is a minimalist sort of game - it's just a deck of cards so it doesn't take up a lot of space on the bookshelf and the game itself is easy to play on a card table. I like that this is an easy game that we can play on a weeknight.What I don't like is that it is highly dependent on luck. There is some strategy, e.g. don't play cards that can complete your opponents set unless you can complete it yourself, because some cards allow properties to be traded or stolen. You might be out of luck if you don't have a card to cancel those effects. And always have some money available to pay up rent - keep the small change, because no change is given! So in a way, this game can teach the concept of hand management - making good decisions on what cards to keep or play.This game has similar amounts of luck as another Hasbro card game, Life Goals. However, that game has a storytelling element. This game is less humorous and the "take-that" or attacks on other players is more prominent; it's a more vicious game.I did with the last game, but the victory seemed hollow - I just happened to be lucky with my card draws. I didn't do anything to win except follow the rules.Other Monopoly games that we've tried recently include Monopoly Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Monopoly Chance. Monopoly Chance is the most different from the standard Monopoly formula and I think definitely worth checking out because it has different game mechanics and vibrant plastic skyscrapers. Although both of those games are longer I think they are more fun than Monopoly Deal.Monopoly Deal is easy to play, it's small/travel-size, but I don't think it's one that I will keep. There are a lot of other card games that are small and quick to play that are more fun.If you are interested in small card games that are easy to play with families, I would recommend instead Life Goals, Timeline or Cardline (at least it's educational and has lots of picture), Similo, or Abandon All Artichokes.

I will not tolerate Monopoly Deal hate. If you like Monopoly you'll love this version. It's faster, easier, and it even plays a little differently than traditional monopoly, setting it apart from the og game. There's a good balance between the luck and skill that goes into gameplay. I like the design of the cards, they're reminiscent of normal monopoly but still have a fresh new look to them. Seriously, this version of monopoly is so so fun and anyone who loves board games and card games should give it a shot.

My family of 5 loves this game! We take it with us when we travel. Easy to pack. I keep it in my personal travel bag. We often play with waiting at airports or when we are camping out in hotel rooms. Really Easy to play. Game are quick- under 20 minutes. Perfect for family time on the go. Requires light reading. Upper Elementary suitable. We have gifted this to friends for birthdays. Great stocking stuffer at Grandma's! Family Friendly. Highly Recommend

I got this card game for Christmas and it’s awesome! Honestly great for all ages (NOT for cry babies though🤣). It’s fast paced and super cutthroat. Seriously, no mercy! But one game is only like 15-20 minutes long, so me and my sister just play over and over again without getting bored. The better you are at it, the quicker the game goes. Wicked clever design, honestly WAY better than the OG. I used to NOT really like monopoly because it would take hours and I would always loose. But this game I’d say has a little more of a strategy to it, and it’s much easier to learn in my opinion. They’ve got a ton of action cards, properties, and money. Everything Monopoly has but more, and better! I brought this game to a retreat and it was a HIT! We played several hands and they liked it so much they bought the game! I have to say it’s definitely much more fun with 2-5 players, when you play with too many people (at least in my experience) it can get a little confusing and messy. However I think if you have a big group, as long as everyone has played a few times before it should be fine.

My family used to have to force me to play the board game...I hated it. But this card version is soooo much better. Seriously - it's easy to learn, takes only about 10-15 mins to play, and it actually has some great strategy to it. It's been my best "bang for the buck" Amazon purchase of the year.

Fun! Easy for the family to learn and play together. Faster pace than the original game. And convenient for travel because it’s a card game!

This is our new favorite game! Our friends introduced us and we have been playing it almost every night since. You can play from 2-5 players I believe, but is the perfect couple game. It is so much faster-pace than original monopoly and no banker is required. Collect 3 sets of properties to win!

This card game is so much fun and super easy to learn, making it perfect for all ages. It’s small and easy to pack, which makes it great for travel or taking on the go. Plus, it’s designed for multiple players, so it’s ideal for game nights or group gatherings!