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The Types of Monopoly Games

You would have difficulty finding a person living in the United States who has not heard of the board game Monopoly. The traditional version of the game, sold since the mid 1930s, still finds its way under Christmas trees each holiday season. However, many different versions of the game exist around the world. Editions appealing to young children, teens and adults exist in both traditional and electronic versions. Monopoly game manufacturers continue to find ways to appeal to new generations of game players.
  1. History

    • Parker Brothers has sold Monopoly since 1935. At the time, the country endured a depression, but the escape the game offered had people lining up to buy its first editions. In the game's first year on the market, demand topped 35,000 games per week. By 1936, the company offered six versions of the game. The most expensive sold for 25 dollars and featured a wooden case, metal coins and a wood game board.

    Traditional Versions

    • Traditional versions of the game today resemble the first editions. As of 2009, Monopoly is produced in 37 languages, including Braille, and is sold in 103 countries, making it one of the most popular board games of all time. Department stores have produced Monopoly games made of chocolate, and a wealthy fan once produced a set containing gold and silver houses and hotels. An estimated 500 million people worldwide have played the traditional board game.

    Themes and Variations

    • Location themed versions of Monopoly exist for many places, under names such as Texopoly. Monopoly is sold in many popular character versions, such as Disney, Spongebob Squarepants, the Wizard of Oz, Transformers and Spider-Man. Junior games for younger children, deluxe games made of wood or onyx and travel versions of the traditional game round out the types of traditionally played Monopoly games available.

    Electronic Versions

    • New game technology has led to several additions to the Monopoly game. Electronic Banking Monopoly offers a credit card swipe feature to game play. Video game versions of Monopoly for various handheld and console video gaming systems appeal to today's population and market. PC, iPhone, and cellular and online versions of the game can be found at stores or for easy online download.

    Recent Updates

    • With over 40 variations available on their website alone, Monopoly maker Parker Brothers continues to produce new variations of their decades-old classic. A new traditional version of the board game offers updated tokens and locations, as well as realistically inflated prices. A world version offers the opportunity to play the game across six continents. A city version of the game lets players develop a new metropolitan area complete with skyscrapers.


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