Over the Christmas period, people up and down the country will get out the board games and spend some quality time together competing to win.
From Trivial Pursuit to Articulate there are a number of choices but one that many seem to really enjoy is Monopoly. The game has been around for 85 years, first being made in 1983, but despite being played for so long it appears there are still a few things people don't know about it.
Hours are lost going round the board, collecting £200 and snapping up places and properties - even though one of the official rules could save everyone time.
Have you heard of the auction rule? Well, according to the official rules of Monopoly, you don't have to wait until you land on a property to buy it.
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