How to Win at 5 Classic Board Games [VIDEO]

BuzzFeed has come up with the strategies you need to win at five classic board games, including Monopoly. If you love to play games like I do, this is a must watch. I'll be taking notes.

Monopoly

First up, Monopoly, I struggle with this game. Over the years I've tried several different
methods, but the last time I played my boyfriend beat me soundly.

Buy everything you land on - except property sets already owned by more than one player
Build houses on your lowest valued properties first - they cost less and are worth it early on
Later in the game, stay in Jail for as long as you - you'll keep earning money, and pay nothing
The orange properties are the most valuable - they are the most landed on, due to their
location from jail.

Connect 4

Next, Connect 4, I haven't played this one in years... but I did see a giant version at Dave and Busters a few weeks ago, now I know how to claim those tickets!

Drop your disc in the bottom, middle column - even if both players play perfectly, you will
always win within 41 moves
I've alsways struggled with chess. Learning how each piece moves is first and foremost, but then playing someone with the skills to challenge you and learning strategies is a must.

Chess

Check this out - they claim they can get you to Checkmate in 4 moves while playing chess.

Checkmate in 4 moves - using your bishop for protection, move the queen in for the kill

Hungry Hungry Hippos

I picked up on this Hungry Hungry Hippos trick as a kid, and never lost!

Don't just mash the lever
Keep the mouth propped open, hold the lever about 2/3 the way down - stray balls will roll
into your mouth

Battleship

I've never played Battleship. I always thought it as more of a 'boy' game, and lost interest...
but here are the tips and tricks to sink your opponents ship.

When hunting for enemy ships, imagine the ocean as a chekerboard
Never strike within one space of a miss - this will cut the need for random guessing by half
If you hide smaller ships at a 'T' - you opponent may be fooled and attack elsewhere

Now you can conquer your opponents at your favorite games! I know I'll be making a play date soon with Monopoly - I've got a re-match in my future!