Amber Crook, Editorial Chief and board games expert at Game Rules, has debunked a number of the "made up" rules many of us use when playing Monopoly so you can hopefully avoid a family fallout this Christmas.
Play Monopoly the right way this Christmas as expert claims we use made-up rules Christmas is finally here – and that means it's time to dust off the Monopoly board.
However, according to one board game expert, we have these disagreements because none of us are actually following the rules as laid out in the instructions that come with the game.
Many disagreements families have over the game stem from conflicts over the rules, as you might argue about whether you're allowed to collect payments when you're in jail or if landing on Free Parking nets you all the tax money.
Board games are a staple part of many family Christmas celebrations, especially if you've run out of things to watch on TV and you need a way to keep the younger kids entertained.
