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The Monopoly Problem
Look, we all grew up playing Monopoly. It’s a classic. But here’s the thing: there are literally thousands of better games out there.
What’s Wrong With Monopoly?
- Player Elimination - Nothing worse than being eliminated 30 minutes into a 3-hour game
- Dice Dependence - Your decisions barely matter compared to luck
- No Catch-Up Mechanics - Once you’re behind, you’re probably staying behind
- Takes FOREVER - And not in a fun way
The Modern Board Game Renaissance
Around 1995, something magical happened in Germany. A game called Settlers of Catan came out and changed everything.
What Makes Modern Games Better?
Meaningful Decisions - Your choices actually matter
Variable Setup - Different game every time
No Player Elimination - Everyone plays until the end
Reasonable Play Times - Most games: 30-120 minutes
Gateway Games That Changed Our Lives
Ticket to Ride
Our first “real” board game. Simple rules, beautiful components, and genuinely fun strategy.
Carcassonne
Tile-laying perfection. We’ve played this hundreds of times and it never gets old.
Pandemic
Co-op gaming at its finest. Work together or die trying (to save humanity from diseases).
The Bottom Line
We’re not saying Monopoly is evil. It’s just… there’s a whole world of incredible games out there that do everything Monopoly does, but better.
Come to game night and we’ll show you what we mean.