Monopoly, the classic fast-dealing property trading game, is getting a refresh for its 90th anniversary. Hasbro has announced an updated version of the beloved board game, along with new expansion packs that introduce exciting twists to the familiar gameplay. This revitalization aims to keep Monopoly competitive with newer board games and attract a new generation of players.
alt text: The new Monopoly box with updated design and components.
A Fresh Look for a Classic Game
The updated Monopoly edition, launching February 10th, boasts a more compact and streamlined box, a new bank organizer tray, larger tokens, redesigned money, and other enhancements. These changes give the game a modern, premium feel. Pre-orders are available on Amazon for $19.99.
alt text: Close-up of the new Monopoly game board, tokens, and money.
Exciting New Expansion Packs
Three new expansion packs—Go to Jail, Free Parking Jackpot, and Buy Everything—add unique gameplay elements, offering innovative variations on the traditional rules:
Monopoly: Go to Jail Expansion Pack
This pack, compatible with any classic Monopoly edition, transforms “Jail” and “Go to Jail” into desirable locations. Corruption and Super Corruption cards add further benefits to landing on these spaces. A new “Super Jail” space also enters the mix. Games typically last under an hour. Available on Amazon for $10.
alt text: Components of the Go to Jail expansion pack, including cards and tokens.
Monopoly: Free Parking Jackpot Expansion
This expansion replaces Free Parking spaces with “Spin” spaces, offering potentially significant rewards to players who land on them. The “Deal Mobile” allows players to bypass rent and acquire free properties. Games last approximately 40 minutes. Available on Amazon for $10.
alt text: The Free Parking Jackpot expansion pack showcasing the Spin spaces and Deal Mobile.
Monopoly: Buy Everything Expansion
In this expansion, every space—including Free Parking, GO, the Bank, and Jail—becomes purchasable. A “Sale Vault” offers game-changing cards, requiring strategic timing for optimal advantage. Games last around 40 minutes. Available on Amazon for $10.
alt text: The Buy Everything expansion pack highlighting the Sale Vault cards and purchasable spaces.
A New Era for Monopoly
While Monopoly boasts numerous themed editions, updates to the core game have been infrequent. The refreshed design, combined with innovative expansion packs, breathes new life into this classic, aiming to attract a new generation of players.
alt text: People playing the new Monopoly game.
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