
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,280
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Monopoly: The Mega Edition
- 2–8 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2006

1982
Rules assistance for Monopoly Playmaster
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Monopoly Playmaster is a board game released in 1982 for 3–8 players and 120 minutes per game. It was designed by René Soriano and Phil Orbanes Sr. and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Auction / Bidding.
An electronic Monopoly accessory that adds auctions and Mortgage "calls' to the game. The electronic play aid also keeps track of player token locations and rolls the dice. It knows which properties are bought and which ones are still available. The only things it can't keep track of are the Community Chest and Chance cards. Eight simple tunes indicate certain game actions and can get a little annoying at times (e.g.- "I've Been Working on the Railroad" plays every time someone lands on a railroad), but overall the presentation is well done.
Monopoly Playmaster supports 3–8 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 Playmaster is 120 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.
Monopoly Playmaster has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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 Playmaster belongs to these categories: Economic, Electronic, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, 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 credited designers of Monopoly Playmaster are: René Soriano and Phil Orbanes Sr.. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Monopoly Playmaster 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.