At first this riddle sounds like a strange real-life disaster. A man pushes his car all the way to a hotel, only to lose every bit of his money when he arrives. How could that happen?
The important clue is that the story doesn’t necessarily take place on a real road. Think of a popular game in which cars, hotels and money all appear together.
Answer and Explanation
He is playing Monopoly. His car is a playing token, and when it lands on another player’s hotel, he must pay rent. If he cannot afford it, he can lose his remaining money.
