Monopoly Tournament

Purpose of the activity

The Monopoly Tournament is designed to provide residents with an engaging, strategic, and highly social afternoon. This activity stimulates cognitive functions like math skills, critical thinking, and long-term planning. It also taps into nostalgia, sparking fond memories and conversations among participants. Most importantly, it creates a fun, lively atmosphere of friendly competition and camaraderie.

Materials needed

Multiple Monopoly game sets (ensure all pieces, cards, and money are accounted for)
Sturdy tables that can comfortably seat 4-6 people each
Comfortable chairs for all participants
A "Championship Prize" (e.g., a small trophy, a gift card to the community cafe, or a framed winner's certificate)
Notepads and pens for scoring or tracking table winners
Optional: Dice trays to prevent dice from rolling onto the floor
Optional: Large-print, simplified "House Rules" sheets for each table
Refreshments like coffee, tea, water, and easy-to-eat snacks like cookies or popcorn

Estimated duration

2 to 3 hours, which includes welcome, the first round of play (90 minutes), a short break, a final round (60 minutes), and the awards ceremony.

Ideal group size

4-6 players per game board. The activity works well for a total of 8 to 24 residents, allowing for 2 to 4 games to be played simultaneously in the first round.