You start with $1,500 in Monopoly standard rules.

Quick Scoop

  • Each player’s total starting cash: $1,500.
  • This is the same no matter how many people are playing (2–8 players).
  • Many house rules and special editions still keep $1,500 as the default, even if small details change.

Classic breakdown (common setup)

A widely used modern breakdown for the standard game is:

  • 2 × $500
  • 2 × $100
  • 2 × $50
  • 6 × $20
  • 5 × $10
  • 5 × $5
  • 5 × $1

Older U.S. printings and some localized versions slightly tweak how many of each bill you get, but your starting total is still $1,500.

If you’re playing a themed or special edition (like electronic banking, junior, or licensed versions), it’s worth checking that edition’s rule sheet, but for “regular” Monopoly the answer is $1,500 per player.

TL;DR: In standard Monopoly, each player begins the game with $1,500 in play money.

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