As the holiday season approaches, families gather around for some quality time, often fueled by festive cheer and maybe a drink or two. This is the perfect recipe for a little friendly competition, but when Monopoly comes out, things can quickly escalate into chaos. Recognizing this, the creators of Monopoly are rolling out a holiday hotline designed to diffuse disputes over the game’s often-confusing rules.
After all, nobody wants to ruin a holiday gathering over a disagreement about who actually owns Boardwalk. A recent survey revealed that 51% of Monopoly games among 2,000 participants ended in arguments. From personal experience, I’d say that number might be closer to 100% for some families! The primary culprits behind these squabbles? Misunderstandings of the rules—people frequently make them up as they go along—and the smugness of those raking in the fake cash, which can incite jealousy amongst less fortunate players.
Starting on Christmas Eve and concluding on December 26th, Hasbro will have their hotline ready to handle the expected surge of calls, especially around 6 pm on Christmas Day, a peak time for family Monopoly matches. Callers will be connected with impartial rule experts who can clarify any confusion and help settle disputes.
Jordan Mitchell, Hasbro’s Marketing Director, shared, “Monopoly is cherished by families because it fosters quality time together. Yet, our findings show that it often leads to turmoil, with players going to great lengths to win.” He further noted that the hotline will offer access to official rulebooks and advice on resolving common complaints. Plus, callers can opt to make a donation to a charity, making it a win-win situation.
With a hotline like this, Hasbro is doing a fantastic service because we all know how heated Monopoly can get. My own family has long avoided the game due to the number of times it ended in tears and shouting. While the hotline can help settle arguments, the emotional scars from losing and gloating may linger. But at least it provides a fairer playing field.
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In summary, Hasbro’s holiday hotline promises to ease the tension during family Monopoly games, ensuring that the holiday spirit remains intact. So grab your game pieces and prepare for a holiday filled with laughter (and hopefully no arguments).