
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,355
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Hotel
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 1974

2013
Rules assistance for Monopoly Empire
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Monopoly Empire is a board game released in 2013 for 2–4 players, 10–25 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding.
With Monopoly Empire, you can own some of the biggest brands in the world as every space on the game board is an iconic brand, including Xbox, Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Samsung. As in the original Monopoly game, players start with cash in hand, roll dice, and move a token around the game board while hoping to purchase properties. Each property is represented by one or more billboards, with the more valuable properties having larger billboards. When you purchase a property, you place a billboard into your personal plastic tower; when you pass "Go!" on the game board, you earn income based on the height of your tower. Reach a value of $800 on your tower, and you win. When you land on an opponent's property, you pay rent to that player based on the height of her tower. If you don't have enough cash on hand, hand over the top billboard in your tower instead but keep the cash you do have. This mechanism means there is no player elimination. While players don't trade properties, you can effectively steal them through the use of Empire cards and the "swap" face on one die, which allows you to swap the top billboards on two towers. To date, two editions have been released in the U.S.: The Second "Silver" Edition has some updated properties & movers from the First "Gold" Edition, but gameplay is the same for both editions. This game and Monopoly: Here & Now World Edition share many similarities.
Monopoly Empire 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 Monopoly Empire is 10–25 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 Monopoly Empire for ages 8 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.
Monopoly Empire has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Monopoly Empire belongs to these categories: Economic. Its main mechanics are Take That, Set Collection, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Monopoly Empire 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.