Tourney Monopoly Poker Tournament, crazy idea? (1 Viewer)

[Chiproll]

I had this crazy idea a while back where one could have a "tournament" or basically a Monopoly game on Poker steroids.
Basically you start with 1500 in chips (same as Monopoly proper) and play 2 rounds of Monopoly. Then you play 2 rounds of NL Holdem. Back to 2 rounds of Monopoly. 2 rounds of PL Omaha and start the cycle over

I think the ideal number of players would be 6-8. There's still some details that I think could be varied by personal preference like blind schedules, using 7 card stud or Omaha Hi/Lo. Starting with deeper stacks even.

But what do you guys think? I'm not trying to reinvent HORSE here. Is this something anyone might want to try once if you had to basically set aside a day or weekend? Has anyone done something similar?

 

[HaRDHouSeiNC]

I think chess for four would be an amazing idea too
/sarcasm
can you take Monopoly money to the poker game?

 

[moose]

After the fist fights, you wouldn't have anyone left after the Monopoly round.

 

[Chiproll]

I think chess for four would be an amazing idea too
/sarcasm
can you take Monopoly money to the poker game?

Thats the idea your stack just carries over to each round. So you might say overpay for a deal in Monopoly round and then try to get it back during the Omaha round. But yes it makes for a strategy of resource management.

Also all your resources carry over to each round. I was thinking that in my head but didn't state it explicitly. So if someone goes "all in" that includes their owned properties, houses and hotels in Monopoly at face value.

Thats the idea your stack just carries over to each round. So you might say overpay for a deal in Monopoly round and then try to get it back during the Omaha round. But yes it makes for a strategy of resource management.

And there's no Monopoly money just chips that carry over to each round its one continuous game.

And just in case this wasn't clear, a round is everyone taking a turn. 2 turns per player is two rounds. Two circles of the dealer button in poker is two rounds. Not 2 games then 2 games, etc. Its two rounds, switch games, 2 rounds switch games but its all one game. Your goal is to bust all the other players, tournamet style.

 

[Marc Hedrick]

I think it's a great idea, however if by two rounds of monopoly you mean two games, it will take about 75-90 mins/game.

My poker group has played monopoly for money (with chips as currency), but never on the same night I don't think. I think one or two games max, and then switch to poker for the rest of the night!

 

[AllHoosier]

I think it's a great idea, however if by two rounds of monopoly you mean two games, it will take about 75-90 mins/game.

Perhaps “rounds” = “orbits” in this case.

I like monopoly and I like poker but don’t love the idea of doing both at once.

 

[Marc Hedrick]

Perhaps “rounds” = “orbits” in this case.

I like monopoly and I like poker but don’t love the idea of doing both at once.

Right. And you would need two separate tables and a lot of moving....

Monopoly on a poker table works great, but not at the same time as a poker game.

 

[Chiproll]

I think it's a great idea, however if by two rounds of monopoly you mean two games, it will take about 75-90 mins/game.

My poker group has played monopoly for money (with chips as currency), but never on the same night I don't think. I think one or two games max, and then switch to poker for the rest of the night!

Not 2 games 2 turns per player, switch, 2 rounds of the dealer button, switch, I think what I meant by 2 rounds made people think 2 complete games, thats insane. Its one game that switches like HORSE (Holdem Omaha Razz Sevenstud omahaEights or better aka hilo). But my version is 1/2 Monopoly 1/2 Poker. You use your same stack throughout every round. You have the same resources throughout the different games that make up 1 tournament.

Perhaps “rounds” = “orbits” in this case.

I like monopoly and I like poker but don’t love the idea of doing both at once.

At least you understood what I meant, even if you don't like the idea.

Right. And you would need two separate tables and a lot of moving....

Monopoly on a poker table works great, but not at the same time as a poker game.

Good point about table space. I was just thinking pots go in the middle of the board which is on a poker table but logistics I hadnt thought too much about.

 

[khp]

This is pretty interesting - logistical complexity, sure, but pretty cool.

I would define a round in monopoly as everyone has rolled x times (2? 5? Just trying to match how long a monopoly turn takes versus a poker hand). Then a round of poker is an orbit. Blinds start at 1/2 and go up after every two orbits (or something like that? Have to make it fair so the blinds don’t always increase on the same set of people)

“Shit! Should I buy boardwalk or save it for my poker bankroll?!” Becomes a hilarious choice. You’ll also eventually get the whole spectrum of casino gamblers - those that are playing within, below, above their net worth!

Do it!!! Let us know how it goes!

 

[khp]

Not 2 games 2 turns per player, switch, 2 rounds of the dealer button, switch, I think what I meant by 2 rounds made people think 2 complete games, thats insane. Its one game that switches like HORSE (Holdem Omaha Razz Sevenstud omahaEights or better aka hilo). But my version is 1/2 Monopoly 1/2 Poker. You use your same stack throughout every round. You have the same resources throughout the different games that make up 1 tournament.


At least you understood what I meant, even if you don't like the idea.


Good point about table space. I was just thinking pots go in the middle of the board which is on a poker table but logistics I hadnt thought too much about.

Don’t overthink it. Chips in front of the player. When it’s time for monopoly, centre the board. When it’s time for poker, shift it a bit to the side. Dealing around the board could take practice, but shouldn’t be insuperable. The challenge will be blind levels and shifting between games.

 

[Marc Hedrick]

Not 2 games 2 turns per player, switch, 2 rounds of the dealer button, switch, I think what I meant by 2 rounds made people think 2 complete games, thats insane. Its one game that switches like HORSE (Holdem Omaha Razz Sevenstud omahaEights or better aka hilo). But my version is 1/2 Monopoly 1/2 Poker. You use your same stack throughout every round. You have the same resources throughout the different games that make up 1 tournament.


At least you understood what I meant, even if you don't like the idea.


Good point about table space. I was just thinking pots go in the middle of the board which is on a poker table but logistics I hadnt thought too much about.

Then an awful idea.

 

[Chiproll]

This is pretty interesting - logistical complexity, sure, but pretty cool.

I would define a round in monopoly as everyone has rolled x times (2? 5? Just trying to match how long a monopoly turn takes versus a poker hand). Then a round of poker is an orbit. Blinds start at 1/2 and go up after every two orbits (or something like that? Have to make it fair so the blinds don’t always increase on the same set of people)

“Shit! Should I buy boardwalk or save it for my poker bankroll?!” Becomes a hilarious choice. You’ll also eventually get the whole spectrum of casino gamblers - those that are playing within, below, above their net worth!

Do it!!! Let us know how it goes!

Exactly, a round is 2x dice roll per player, 2x DB per player. But you don't have to worry about buying boardwalk, you have to worry about losing it to another player during the poker round! Its worth face value ($400?) during the poker round. If you dont have chips (aka cash) then your betting with property. But you got the general idea.

 

[khp]

@CrazyEddie

 

[trigs]

After the fist fights, you wouldn't have anyone left after the Monopoly round.

This. I've seen more people freak out over Monopoly than at a poker table.

 

[khp]

Exactly, a round is 2x dice roll per player, 2x DB per player. But you don't have to worry about buying boardwalk, you have to worry about losing it to another player during the poker round! Its worth face value ($400?) during the poker round. If you dont have chips (aka cash) then your betting with property. But you got the general idea.

I didn’t even think of that!!!

I raise you boardwalk. I call with St. James, a railroad, and some cash. AMAZING. PLEASE DO THIS!!!!

 

[Frogzilla]

Do people bet on monopoly? Isn’t the play money version tense enough?

I’d play this though YOLO

 

[dennis63]

You really need to add some darts...

 

[Frogzilla]

On 2nd thought this is going to probably play out shitty if anyone knows what they are doing.

Big stack is a crazy advantage in monopoly, and fairly difficult to get. L Whoever gets a lead in poker can dominate monopoly and nit it up in poker

 

[khp]

Exactly, a round is 2x dice roll per player, 2x DB per player. But you don't have to worry about buying boardwalk, you have to worry about losing it to another player during the poker round! Its worth face value ($400?) during the poker round. If you dont have chips (aka cash) then your betting with property. But you got the general idea.

Would property bet be at face value or at mortgage value?

 

[ekricket]

Just sayin

 

[CrazyEddie]

@CrazyEddie

I'm not that crazy.

 

[CrazyEddie]

There is some precedent for these sorts of hybrid games, mind you.

For example, witness the MANLIEST OF ALL SPORTS - Chessboxing. The ultimate test of physical and mental prowess.

 

[khp]

I'm not that crazy.

I thought you would have loved this

 

[CrazyEddie]

I mean, it's a pretty cool idea, for people who like Monopoly and poker and are open to trying out wacky new things. Be interested to hear @Chiproll 's report of how it goes when he tries it.

 

[Chiproll]

Would property bet be at face value or at mortgage value?

Face and here's why? If property isnt in play its like taking chips off the table. The only other alternative is poker becomes as a cash game, and that would diminish its importance. If player A goes all in and they have more [cash] than player B, player B could call and technically lose and still be in the game. Basically preventing players from being eliminated during Poker rounds, and thats just not poker.

On 2nd thought this is going to probably play out shitty if anyone knows what they are doing.

Big stack is a crazy advantage in monopoly, and fairly difficult to get. L Whoever gets a lead in poker can dominate monopoly and nit it up in poker

Is that any different than just playing monopoly though, or poker for that matter. Blinds are not optional but the levels could be. Maybe add antes to prevent this? I don't like antes but if they were part of the poker it could help prevent your scenario.

I mean, it's a pretty cool idea, for people who like Monopoly and poker and are open to trying out wacky new things. Be interested to hear @Chiproll 's report of how it goes when he tries it.

Me too but I need five other vict- -err- volunteers!

 

[ellased]

After the fist fights, you wouldn't have anyone left after the Monopoly round.

truer words have never been spoken.
i wondered who was the competitive a**hole. apparently it’s me.

 

[FDLmold]

It's not the silliest board game or poker idea I've ever heard. But I think it's competing for top 3 on that list. Not that it wouldn't be fun. Needs the right crowd though. Unbuilt un-mortgaged properties could be worth face value in a pot. Mortgaged, half face value. You could lose the third orange property to somebody who didn't have the other two quite safely, but never to somebody who did.

 

[Pinesol13]

I love this idea.

A couple of thoughts/questions

If I've built houses/hotels on properties, can I bet with them, or is a property with houses/hotels one solitary thing when you switch to poker? In other words, can I throw in a single house from Park Place for a $200 bet, or would I have to wager the entire property, say Park Place with 4 houses, as a $1,200 bet.


When I play monopoly any taxes go into the middle of the board, and whoever lands on the Free Parking space wins whatever's in the middle. Has anyone else played that way? You could go extra crazy with this and have whatever money is in the middle roll over to the pot of the first poker hand of the round.

If a player is in Jail when it switches to poker, does he participate in the poker hands? Does he somehow have an opportunity to get out of jail during poker hands (maybe flopping a set, or winning two hands in a row)

 

[mnebesny]

If a player is in Jail when it switches to poker, does he participate in the poker hands? Does he somehow have an opportunity to get out of jail during poker hands (maybe flopping a set, or winning two hands in a row)

Jail only prohibits you from rolling the dice. Just as you can still buy property at auction, mortgage property, collect rent, buy houses etc., I don't see why you couldn't play poker

 

[upNdown]

Sounds dumb. Let's play!