Monopoly World Champion Reveals Winning Secrets as Game Celebrates 90 Years

As Monopoly celebrates its 90th birthday, World Champion Jason Bunn has shared his secrets for winning the iconic board game, offering tips that can help players dominate their next family game night.

Bunn's first and most emphatic piece of advice? Always buy the orange properties (Tennessee Avenue, St. James Place, and New York Avenue). These properties offer the best return on investment and are landed on most frequently due to their position relative to the Jail square.

The champion also emphasizes the importance of understanding probability and property values, noting that different properties have vastly different rates of return and likelihood of being landed on by opponents.

Other tips include building houses strategically (three houses per property is often the sweet spot), negotiating aggressively but fairly in trades, and understanding when to make deals and when to hold out for better offers.

While Monopoly is known for creating family arguments, Bunn suggests that understanding these strategies can actually make the game more enjoyable, as players make more interesting decisions and games become more competitive and engaging.