NFL Monopoly

We've been playing Monopoly, and recently I just came across the My NFL Edition, where you get to customize the board the way you want it. I thought it would be a worthwhile exercise to see how I could set up the board. Of course, there are 8 groups of properties, ranging from the least valuable to most.


By Divisions

Purple
Saints
Panthers

Light Blue
49ers
Rams
Seahawks

Fuschia
Chiefs
Raiders
Broncos

Orange
Steelers
Browns
Bengals

Red
Cowboys
Eagles
Giants

Yellow
Packers
Lions
Bears

Green
Dolphins
Jets
Patriots

Blue
Jaguars
Colts

This board allows you to own a division and build it up, and it keeps the conferences neatly aligned on the sides of the board.

By Colors

Purple
Ravens
Vikings

Light Blue
Lions
Titans
Seahawks

Fuschia
Cardinals
Texans
Bucs

Orange
Dolphins
Browns
Bengals

Red
Chiefs
Redskins
49ers

Yellow
Packers
Chargers
Saints

Green
Eagles
Jets
Jaguars

Blue
Colts
Patriots

Although not as neatly arranged as the divisions, the colors allow teams to retain their own identity. It works out pretty well, except there arent' enough spots for good blue teams, so Cowboys and Giants get left off.

By Subjective Rank

Purple
Texans
Cardinals

Light Blue
Browns
Bengals
Bills

Fuschia
Lions
Vikings
Saints

Orange
Chiefs
Raiders
Broncos

Red
Eagles
Redskins
Giants

Yellow
Colts
Bears
Dolphins

Green
Packers
Steelers
49ers

Blue
Patriots
Cowboys

This system most closely matches the spirit of the game, ranging from the worst properties to the best. I tried to keep divisions and colors where I could, but this was based mostly on value.


Unfortunately, although the game is customizable, I think it's permanent when you do so. I'm not sure what is the best way to do it. What do you think?