
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,410
- BGG rating
- 4.4
Monopoly Junior
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1990

1996
Rules assistance for Monopolino
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Monopolino is a board game released in 1996 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Object of the game: be the richest player when the game ends. The game ends when a player runs out of money. How to play: every player take 10 houses (14 for 2 players). Every player takes 5x1000, 4x2000, 3x3000, 1x4000 1x5000. Players roll the dice to move. If movement ends on a space without house: the player pays the bank the sum written on the space and becomes the owner. Players that end their turn on this space pay the owner the same sum. If the owner owns all houses on spaces of the same color the sum will be double. If movement ends on the GO space: the player takes 2000 from bank. If the movement ends on STATION space: reroll the dice and move again. If the movement ends on RISK space: draw a card from the deck and follow the instructions. If the movement ends on CAKE and BALLOON space: the player puts 2000 on LOTTERY space. If the movement ends on LOTTERY space: the player takes all money on the space. If the movement ends on GO TO SHOOTING GALLERY space: the player puts 3000 on LOTTERY space and goes on SHOOTING GALLERY space without passing the GO space. RISK cards with HOUSE written: the player puts his house on a same color space written on card. If all of the same colour boxes are occupied by one player, the player has to draw another card. If the boxes are occupied by different players, the player replaces the home with their own.
Monopolino supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Monopolino is 40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Monopolino for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Monopolino has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Monopolino belongs to these categories: Economic, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Monopolino as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.