Here are the basic rules of Monopoly:

1. Setup: Each player chooses a token and places it on "Go." Players receive a starting amount of money (usually $1,500), and the bank manages properties, houses, hotels, and money.

2. Gameplay:

   • Players take turns rolling two six-sided dice and moving their token clockwise around the board.
   • Landing on an unowned property allows you to buy it for the listed price; if you choose not to buy, the property goes up for auction.
   • If you land on a property owned by another player, you must pay them rent.
   • Special spaces include "Chance" and "Community Chest," which can have various effects (like gaining or losing money).
   • If you land on "Income Tax" or "Luxury Tax," you must pay the bank the specified amount.

3. Building: Once you own all properties in a color group, you can build houses and hotels, increasing rent for opponents who land there.

4. Bankruptcy: If you can't pay rent or bills, you may have to mortgage properties or declare bankruptcy, leading to your elimination from the game.

5. Winning: The game continues until all but one player has gone bankrupt. The last player remaining wins.

These are the basic rules; there are many house rules and variations that players may adopt!