This position holds that the board game Monopoly destroys families because money is divisive. It argues that few things in life cause more conflict than money — and that Monopoly's overzealous, luck-driven competition over cash brings that divisiveness straight to the family table.
Supporting arguments · 2
- Capitalism is overzealously competitive in Monopoly and the real world.Why are some countries rich, and some countries poor? Because success in the capitalist economy depends on the poverty of others. Blood may be thicker than water, but cash is thicker than blood...isn't it?
- The game requires little skillWhat's more annoying than a relative demanding huge payouts simply because they drew a Chance card at the right moment? Winning Monopoly takes luck, not skill-a revelation often made after three frustrating hours and an upended game board.