Many players mistakenly believe they get to complete the movement of their third double roll before being penalized.
According to the Monopoly Official Rulebook, if you throw doubles three times in succession, you move your token immediately to the space marked 'In Jail'.
Monopoly Official Rulebook [edition not specified]
These rules correspond to the US edition of Monopoly.
Official Rule Breakdown
In Monopoly, rolling doubles allows a player to move their token as usual and then roll again. However, the official rules state that if a player throws doubles three times in succession, they must move their token immediately to the 'In Jail' space. This occurs before the third roll's movement or any associated actions can take effect. This rule is often referred to as 'speeding' around the board.
Step-by-Step
- Step 1: Roll the dice and move the token the sum of the dice.
- Step 2: If the dice are doubles, complete any actions on the landed space (e.g., buying property or paying rent).
- Step 3: Roll the dice again for a bonus turn.
- Step 4: If the second roll is also doubles, repeat the process.
- Step 5: If the third consecutive roll results in doubles, skip the movement of that roll and move the token directly to Jail.
Example Play Situation
Alice rolls a pair of 4s and lands on Boardwalk, paying rent to Bob. Alice rolls again and gets another pair of 4s. On her third roll, Alice rolls a pair of 6s; instead of moving 12 spaces, she immediately moves her token to the Jail space.
Common Misconceptions
- Completing the movement of the third double roll before going to Jail
- Being able to buy property on the space landed on during the third double roll
- Thinking the third double roll counts as a normal turn
Quick Reference
| You Can | You Cannot |
|---|---|
| Move to Jail immediately upon the third double | Do not execute the movement of the third roll |
| Complete all actions on the first two double rolls | Do not attempt to buy property on the third double roll |
| End your turn immediately after moving to Jail | Do not collect rent or pay taxes on the third double roll |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the official rule for rolling doubles three times in Monopoly?
- You must move your token immediately to the Jail space without completing the third roll.
- Can I buy a property if my third double roll lands on an unowned space?
- No, the third double roll is voided and you are sent directly to Jail instead.
- What happens if I roll doubles twice and then land on 'Go to Jail'?
- Your turn ends immediately and you cannot take the bonus roll from the second double.
- Does the third double roll count as a turn?
- No, the third double roll is treated as 'speeding' and sends you straight to Jail.