
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,570
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Monopoly: 1935 Commemorative Edition
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 1985

1994
Rules assistance for Monopoly: The Portable Property Trading Game
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Monopoly: The Portable Property Trading Game is a board game released in 1994 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Charles Darrow and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading.
A very small travel version of Monopoly which often comes in the shape of a red suitcase and plays very similarly to the original game. One difference is that it contains three dice. The Community Chest and Chance cards are replaced with tables. Three dice are rolled and the tables are referenced to find the result. The Waddington's UK edition has different properties than the U.S. version, and also comes in a different sort of case with a magnetic board and magnetic hotels, houses, and movers.
Monopoly: The Portable Property Trading Game supports 2–6 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: The Portable Property Trading Game 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.
The catalogue lists Monopoly: The Portable Property Trading Game 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: The Portable Property Trading Game has a complexity rating of 1.5 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: The Portable Property Trading Game belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading. 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: The Portable Property Trading Game are: Charles Darrow. 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: The Portable Property Trading Game 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.