I suspect many a real estate mogul got their start playing the board game classic Monopoly. It has a new look this year. This time rather than just houses and hotels, players can also build industrial buildings, railroads and sports stadiums, many in 3D versions in the center of the board.
This being a game, players can also put up bonus buildings that protect their properties or “hazard buildings” that lower the value of opponent’s properties. Not sure what the real world equivalent of those would be, maybe a night club.
Parker Brothers launched Monopoly during the Great Depression and it was a huge hit in those tough times. This year though, going bankrupt and losing property seems a little too close to home.
It's The Chance of a Lifetime.
Buy properties such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Rocky Mountains, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls. Collect slices of All-American Apple Pie and trade them in for the American Dream. Land on the Liberty Bell and scoop up everything in the center of the board. Pick up $200 each time you pass Uncle Sam, but beware...you may end up in a traffic jam and lose three turns. Or worse yet, you may be audited by the IRS! Whatever happens, America in-a-box is good, healthy, American fun for family and friends.
This is the most luxurious edition of Monopoly ever! Crafted to be a treasured heirloom that you will be proud to pass down to your children and grandchildren.
Different title on box, includes the word equipment, "Real Estate Property Trading Game Equipment." It is the original monopoly game from 1961.
It's game day. The unwavering New York Jets and the world's most popular board game have teamed up to provide the ultimate fantasy Jets football experience. Buy, sell and trade the most valuable players, from Joe Namath and Mark Gastineau to Chad Pennington and Curtis Martin. The team is now yours to own. Are you ready to rumble?
Three complete games on one CD-ROM with terrific audio and visual effects.
Go directly to the James R. Thompson Center; do not pass Wrigley Field; do not collect a slice of Eli's cheesecake. Welcome to Monopoly: Chicago Edition, one of the few licensed variations of the classic game. Here, players wind their way through the Windy City, buying, selling, and mortgaging properties. And forget the Boardwalk or Park Place. Opponents with houses and hotels on State Street and the Magnificent Mile will have you hoping that your pewter token (the rolled-up Chicago Tribune or the Navy Pier ferris wheel) gives them a miss. Although the properties and utilities are decidedly Chicago-centric, the rules for this version are exactly like those for the standard Monopoly game, and the switch from Atlantic City to the Second City makes it just as much fun. --Tony Mason
Sure, this real estate trading game has been the world's most popular board game for more than six decades, but what makes this edition "deluxe"? For one thing, it brings back the sturdy wooden (not plastic) houses and hotels of years gone by. It also features an extra gold-colored train token, a handy holder for the Title Deed cards, and a banker's tray to keep your cash on hand. The cash, Community Chest, and Chance cards are all newly redesigned. And the 19-inch-by-19-inch board is stamped with a golden "Deluxe" arch. Featuring the original Atlantic City landmarks like Boardwalk and Park Place, this version is for the serious Monopoly lovers on your gift list. For further perspective on Monopoly, you can read about it in The Greatest Games of All Time and New Rules for Classic Games. --Rebecca Hughes
Authentic Vegas thrills with over 245 game variations! Monopoly Casino Vegas Edition is a complete casino simulation that features a variety of classic gaming experiences including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Keno all in an amazing 3-D world.