Go (or GO) is the starting position of the Monopoly board game, in one corner of the board. Monopoly is one of the best-selling commercial board games in the world. ...

Players passing the Go square would automatically gain $200. Passing Go then going to jail would still reap the salary, however if one is sent to jail "without passing Go", no money is given. If you pass Go, then gain a 'chance' or 'community chest' card and are directed to move to Go again, you would recieve $400.