In the game of Monopoly, they use a set amount of money. The "banker" is not allowed to print up more. Fiat money used in every day life is less honest than the game of Monopoly. Bitcoin goes up to 21 million and there will be no more.
Say what?
If the Bank runs out of money, the Banker may issue as much as needed by writing on any ordinary paper.
Fiat money is
exactly like Monopoly money in every way. Be sure to tell this astounding fact to everyone you know.
No, I wont... there is only a set amount available for the whole game. I will be sure to tell that to everyone I know.
Got the rulebook?
Figured I would hammer the point in...
The distribution of cash in the U.S. version has changed with the newer release versions. Older versions had a total of $15,140 in the following amounts/colors:
The newer (September 2008) editions have a total of $20,580, with 30 of each bill denomination.
But!Paper money that is theoretically unlimited; if the bank runs out of money the players must make do with other markers, or calculate on paper. Additional paper money can be bought at certain locations, notably game and hobby stores, or downloaded from various websites and printed and cut by hand (one such site has created a $1,000 bill for the game; it is not one of the standard denominations). In the original U.S. standard editions, the supply generally starts with $15,140.
When the game is played normally you can actually
RUN OUT of money. But theoretically... yes you can print up money and play like the "Big Boys".
I was not talking theoretically.
