Speed Monopoly Starting Money: No Official Amount — House Rules Apply

There is no official "Speed Monopoly" starting money. Hasbro doesn't publish a speed variant. Groups create house rules. Common approaches:

Popular Speed Variants

• Reduced Starting Cash: $1,000 (vs. standard $1,500) or even $500.
• Pre-dealt Properties: Shuffle deeds, deal 2-3 to each player free. Start building immediately.
• Double Dice / Roll Twice: Move faster around board.
• Free Parking Jackpot: All taxes/fines to center; lander collects.
• No Auctions: Decline to buy = property stays unowned.
• Time Limit: 60-90 min; richest wins (cash + property value + buildings).
• Property Price Cuts: 50% off list price.
• Instant Hotels: Allow hotel after 2 houses (skip 3-4).

Recommended "Speed Monopoly" Setup (60-min game)

1. Starting cash: $1,000
2. Deal 2 random properties free to each player.
3. Roll two dice, move sum. Roll doubles = extra turn (max 2/turn).
4. Build houses/hotels anytime on your turn (no need to wait for round).
5. Free Parking = jackpot.
6. No auctions.
7. Set timer. Most net worth wins.

Official Short Game Rules (Hasbro)

Standard rules include a "Short Game" variant:

• Deal 2 Title Deeds free to each player at start.
• Only 3 houses needed per property before hotel (not 4).
• Game ends when one player bankrupts; richest other player wins.

Agree on rules before starting. Write them down. The best speed variant is the one your group enjoys!