I just ran across this article on Wired's Geek Dad blog and it reminded me of how much I hate Monopoly. Not just because it is a terrible game that takes way too long with way to little excitement, but because it has inspired countless people to hate any board game. Come on! When is that last time you actually completed a game of Monopoly where the other players didn't just give up out of frustration or exhaustion?
There are so many other, great board games out there! One of my favorite things to do is play a few board games with like-minded friends over some tasty beverages. It inspires conversation and competition, and with good games, players don't get knocked out to fend for themselves while everyone else plods away at Monotony, excuse me, Monopoly.
If you like Monopoly, or maybe just certain aspects of it, check out this video below from Board Games with Scott to see if there are some other games you might actually enjoy playing all the way through!
P.S. Scott, I'll miss your videos! Good luck on your next project!
