Stuck in Monopoly Morgatory? How to Unmortgage Your Way to Boardwalk Bliss (Without Crying)
Ah, Monopoly. The game of ruthless deals, questionable trades with your little sister (that hotel on Park Place was TOTALLY worth your Barbie dreamhouse), and the crushing despair of landing on a mortgaged property you once called home.
Fear not, fellow Monopoly mogul-in-training! There's a light at the end of the tunnel (unless you land on Chance and get sent straight to jail, that is). Here's your ultimate guide to unmortgaging your way out of financial peril and back to the top of the Monopoly mountain (or at least Park Place).
Unmortgaging 101: It Ain't Rocket Science (But It Can Feel Like It)
First things first, unmortgaging a property requires a visit from the Bank. Unlike that time you "accidentally" used your Monopoly money to buy real groceries (we've all been there, Brenda), you can't just pay the rent you owe and pretend everything's cool. The Bank, that cold-hearted capitalist swine, demands a fee.
This fee is equal to the mortgage value (printed on the property card) plus 10% interest. Basically, the Bank's saying, "Hey, you borrowed money from me, now you gotta pay me back with a little extra for the trouble."
So, How Do You Actually Unmortgage? Let's Get Down to Business
There are two main ways to unmortgage a property:
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Land on the property you own: This might seem obvious, but hey, sometimes the most obvious solutions are the ones we miss in the heat of a Monopoly meltdown. If you land on a property you've mortgaged, you have the glorious option to buy it back from the Bank. Just whip out that hard-earned cash (or strategically sell that useless thimble you landed on) and pay the unmortgaging fee.
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Visit the Bank on your turn: Even if you don't land on your mortgaged property, you can always pay a visit to the Bank on your turn and unmortgage any property you own. This is handy if you're strategically planning your property empire and see an opportunity to free up some cash flow.
Bonus Tip: The Get Out of Jail Free Card Loophole (Because Why Not?)
Did you know that a Get Out of Jail Free card can be used for more than just, well, getting out of jail? That's right! You can actually use this bad boy to essentially land for free on a property you own (including mortgaged ones). This allows you to pay the unmortgaging fee without actually landing on the spot and potentially paying rent to another player. Talk about a sneaky tactic!
Remember, Unmortgaging is Key to Winning (and Not Getting Kicked Out of the Living Room)
By strategically unmortgaging your properties, you can free up cash flow, build those rent-boosting houses and hotels, and ultimately become the envy (and maybe slight annoyance) of your fellow players. So go forth, unmortgage with gusto, and remember: there's no shame in using that Get Out of Jail Free card to avoid paying rent to your nemesis, Uncle Bob. Just don't make eye contact while you do it.