Official ruleMonopoly classic (Hasbro C1009, 2021 rules)
Do you get $400 for landing on GO in Monopoly?
No, $200Short answer
No. You collect $200 from the Bank whether you pass GO or land exactly on it. Doubling the salary for landing on GO is a house rule, not an official one.
The rule:
In Monopoly, landing exactly on GO earns the same $200 as passing it; the $400 payout many families use is a house rule, not part of the official game.
GO salary:
| You… | You collect |
|---|---|
| Pass GO | $200 |
| Land on GO | $200 |
| Get sent to Jail past GO | Nothing |
Going to Jail: when you’re sent to Jail, you move straight there and don’t collect anything for passing GO on the way.
Why skip the house rule: extra money keeps players afloat longer and slows the game down.
Example:
Cy rolls an 8 and lands exactly on GO. He collects $200, the same amount he'd get for passing it.
Why players argue about it:
Collecting $400 for landing on GO is a widespread house rule, so many players are sure it's official.