December 17th 2024.
Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, has once again proven his status as a national treasure by sharing his tips for winning board games this Christmas. As the holiday season approaches and expenses start to pile up, Martin has already given us plenty of money-saving hacks. But now, he's turned his attention to a different passion of his: board games.
In a new ITV documentary, Martin Lewis: How to Win at Board Games, the Good Morning Britain presenter shares all his secrets for dominating at some of the most iconic games. From teaching school children tips for Connect Four to taking on a Scrabble master, Martin covers it all. And of course, he has plenty of hacks for winning at Monopoly - just in time for those family game nights.
One of Martin's key strategies is based on the dice probability pyramid. He explains that the most common throw is a seven, while a two or a 12 are the least likely. With this in mind, he suggests predicting your next landing spot by moving seven steps forward on the board. This can help you strategize and decide whether to invest in a property or not.
Speaking of properties, Martin advises buying as many as you can in the early stages of the game. However, not all properties are created equal. As the game progresses, it's the light blues and oranges that offer the best return on investment. And don't forget about the auction rule - if a player chooses not to buy a property, it goes up for auction and can be bought by anyone.
But there's one rule that most players tend to overlook - the ability to trade with another player at the start of each turn. Martin also debunks a common "rule" that many of us have been playing by - putting our fine money in the middle and hoping for a jackpot when landing on Free Parking. He explains that this can actually prolong the game and suggests sticking to the official rule of nothing happening when landing on Free Parking.
Martin also offers an alternative strategy for playing Monopoly - buying one card from each different set on the board. While this may seem counter-intuitive, it can prevent your opponents from developing their properties. And once you have a full set, Martin recommends buying three houses on each before upgrading to hotels.
Of course, using his own tips, Martin easily wins the game against his producer during the documentary, much to her chagrin. But his strategies are undeniably effective, as she admits defeat. For those looking to brush up on their board game skills, Martin Lewis: How to Win at Board Games is available to watch on ITVX.
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