Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Why does Monopoly destroy families?
Position5 of 5

Beating is cheating

This position holds that Monopoly destroys families because the game invites cheating. It argues that success hinges on dodging rent payments and scamming the banker — and that, with a cheater seemingly always at the table, the game breeds the resentment that tears families apart.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. There's always a cheater
    There's always that one family member who can't stand losing-or who just loves creating chaos on board game night. Some games ruin families because they bring out people's latent cheating tendencies. Protect your Monopoly money with your life.