The Unofficial House Rules For
Monopoly
DRINKING RULES & PENALTIESReady to ruin the game?
Full List of House Rules
EncyclopediaUpdated: January 2026
The ultimate collection of adult house rules and drinking penalties for Monopoly. We’ve curated the best ways to fix boring gameplay using mechanics from the world’s rudest card game.
- Rent Control
- Pay rent in sips instead of cash ($1 = 1 sip scale, or agreed amount).
- DUI
- To leave Jail, you must finish your drink. No rolling for doubles.
- Socialist Parking
- Fines go to the center. Land on Free Parking? Everyone else drinks the 'pot' count.
- Mortgage Crisis
- Mortgaging a property requires a shot. Un-mortgaging requires a toast.
- Utility Bill
- Roll for Utilities? Drink the dice total.
- Luxury Tax
- Land on Luxury Tax? Pour a little of your drink into a community cup (The Bailout).
- The 1%
- The richest player at any time can order the poorest player to fetch them a fresh drink.
- Speeding Ticket
- Roll doubles? Take a drink before taking your extra turn. Roll three doubles? Finish the drink.
- Hostile Takeover
- If you land on a property you want, challenge the owner to a chug-off. Winner keeps/gets the property.
- Bankruptcy
- If you go bankrupt, you must finish the 'Bailout' cup to re-enter the game with $500.
How To Play
- Setup: Arrange the game of Monopoly as normal.
- Inject: Press the "Spice It Up" button whenever the game gets boring or someone takes a turn.
- Obey: Perform the rule or drink the penalty.
- Repeat: Continue until there is a clear winner or everyone forgets the rules.
FAQ
What are the best drinking rules for Monopoly?
Common rules include: "Rent Control" and "DUI". Check the full list above for more chaos.
Is this official?
No. This is an unofficial add-on to make Monopoly more adult-oriented.