"new york avenue, part of the esteemed "orange" monopoly, has one special bonus going for it. it's right next to "free parking." i realize that "house rules" with this game vary from house to house, but in most of the places i've played, "free parking" usually ends up with somewhere in the realm of 42 million dollars sitting in a big pile. it's the most heavily regarded spot on the board, and if you're lucky enough to land on it, you really can't lose. a combination of "community chest" payments and various other bills help make up free parking's substantial bank, and every player will constantly shoot for the stars once they're rounding past that "just visiting" space. and my, what's that right next to "free parking?&"
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