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Filed Under: algorithms, alphago, artificial intelligence, deep learning, game algorithms, games, go, machine learning, monopoly
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    JoeCool (profile), 29 Jan 2016 @ 5:07pm

    Ain't it the truth

    And you probably up-ended the board to end the game.


    Nearly all board games in our family ended when someone kicked the board across the room. ESPECIALLY The Game of Life.

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    Anonymous Coward, 29 Jan 2016 @ 5:47pm

    I had a version of Monopoly on my old phone and learned to use all those strategies very effectively. Especially the part about getting the light blue properties and building houses fast. It allows you to get a lot of cash flow quickly.

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    Anonymous Coward, 30 Jan 2016 @ 7:21am

    Just the beginning

    That's just the beginning for cut-throat Monopoly. Remember, if the rules don't forbid it, it's legal! I like purchasing/selling options, "free" lands, rent discounts, futures, etc. make it as complicated as real investing!

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      annonymouse, 31 Jan 2016 @ 12:57pm

      Re: Just the beginning

      Have tried combining 4 different sets and running it as a cloverleaf?

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      klaus (profile), 1 Feb 2016 @ 9:08am

      Re: Just the beginning

      I used to form alliances with weaker players, to try and bankrupt the stronger ones.

      I'd always end up losing...

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