Summary

• Monopoly has a rich history dating back over a hundred years, with changes introduced by Parker Brothers and later Hasbro.
• Different editions of Monopoly, based on popular franchises like Parks & Recreation and The Witcher, offer unique gameplay experiences.
• From classic Disney characters to video game-inspired versions, Monopoly continues to evolve with various adaptations for fans to enjoy.

Monopoly has become one of the most popular board gℱames in the world, sparking many a rowdy and entertaining evening, whether it's game night or family time. The game has a venerable history too, dating back more than a hundred years. Invented by American game designer Lizzie Magie in the late 1800s, it was patᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚented in 1904 with the general idea based on buying up properties and collecting rent from anyone who landed on them.

The game went through some ꦉminor changes after the Parker Brothers acquired it fꦫrom Charles Darrow in 1935, while the Monopoly we know and love today came into existence after it was bought out by Hasbro in the 1990s. Since then, there have been dozens upon dozens of tie-ins with famous franchises, and below you'll find some of the best editions of Monopoly to have come out.

Updated on March 11, 2024, by Vaspaan Dastoor: Monopoly is a timeless board game. Its simple rules make it a great way for parents to introduce their kids to board games, and that is further amplified by the sheer number of editions of the game. If there's any IP that you like, there's probably a Monopoly edition based on it. We've added a few more editions to this list.

Best Monopoly Editions

Folks, this game right here is a damn love letter to fans of the beloved sitcom, transforming the familiar Monopoly format into a delightful homage to the iconic show's locations and characters. You can tell right away that the company put in a lot of attention to detail, giving us custom tokens like Li'l Sebastian and properties like Ron's Parks Department. The game's duration also mirrors classic Monopoly, which means that it can stretch out for quite some time, making ⛎it perfect for those leisurely game nights, but a little too lengthy for players looking for a quick board game fix.

Nintendo clearly knew 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:The Super Mario Bros. Movie was going to be a big deal as it really didn't take long for this Monopo🐎ly adaptation of the $1 billion box office hit to reach store shelves. A very cool take on the Monopoly rules as not only will Bowser chase players around the board as they try to go about their play, but you can also hop into a warp pipe and pop out anywhere you like between it and the next pipe. The perfect Monopoly hybrid for parents who want to play their iconic board game with their kids.

Don't panic, while there's an alternative version of Monopoly that adapts the TV show version of 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:The Witcher, I have chosen to go with the video game version. I don't want to cause any sort of🐻 uproar in a buyer's guide. I also truly believe this is the better version too as it has far more Witcher lore to pull from. Incredibly cool game pieces inspired by items from the games, and various monsters to catch in place of properties to buy. A must-have for any board game-playing Witcher fan.

The Monopoly: The Lord of the Rings Edition is inspired by Peter Jackson's movie trilogy, so this edition of the board game will be a treat for fans of those incredible films and the characters created by J.R.R. Tolkie🌃n. You also get eight wonderfully crafted tokens to pick and choose which of the Fellowship you want to play as, with this edition of Monopoly getting the LOTR spin with some gameplay tweaks.

You'll be building outposts and fortresses, instead of the usual houses and hotels. While there's th𒀰e Path to Mount Doom and the One Ring changing things up as players who control the Ring of Power get special powers. But, player beware! The longer you have the ring the more dangerous it becomes.

The Simpsons has been delighting viewers for decades, and this Monopoly: The Simpsons edition will light up players with dozens of references and callbacks. Featuring figures that aren't your obvious choices, the included tokens recall classic Simpsons episodes such as Homer as a Monorail conductor, Santa's Little Helper, Bart in his soapbox racer, and more. Houses and hotels have been renamed to Monorail Stops and Stations too, in this colorful edition that'll bring a smil🌼e to players.

This Star Wars edition is a faster paced version of the classic game. In M♏onopoly: Star Wars Edition players form teams to buy up planets and build bases around the gal🌳axy on a specially designed board. Force cards could turn the battle in your favor, as you play on either the side of the Rebels or the Empire.

Fight on the Light Side as Luke Skywalker or the Dark Side as Darth Vader; there are 48 bases and 36 Force cards to contend with. It's a bit of a shame there are no female tokens with the likes of Princess Leia or Rey not included, but f𝔍or those want to play in a galaxy far, far away, this is the Monopoly edition꧒ to get.

The Mo💦nopoly Disney Edition features the Disney characters and movies that are so beloved by adults and children the world over. Here you'll find Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Simba, and Baloo, among other classic Disney characters, while there's more recent favorites too, such as Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Nemo. There are six Disney figures to choose from while Tinker Bell will be guiding players along the way.

Monopoly meets Nintendo in Monopoly Gamer edition. Featuring some great looking tokens in the form of well-painted and surp🐻risingly big figures of Mario, Princess P꧑each, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong, this Gamer edition of Monopoly makes for a fun spin on the classic board game.

Here, two to four playe🦹rs will be battling legendary bosses as they compete to earn points as the player with the highest score wins the game. But you'll also be looking to take down big baddie Bowser at the end. Along the way instead of money you'll be collecting the golden Coins as seen in the Super Mario games while each character come with their own special abilities.

Officially licensed by Hasb෴ro, the Monopoly Luxury Edition is a quality and luxurious t🌄ake on the classic board game. The Monopoly tokens are plated and die-cast, and so are the hotels and houses, while the money and cards also get the premium treatment.

Cheating is something everyone does in Monopoly, whether it's straight up stealing money or landing at a spot you didn't roll for. However, should you get cau♒ght while playing the Monopoly: Cheaters Edition, you'll be handcuffed to the board. Just remember not to flip it over.

The most surprising thing about the Monopoly: Pokemon Kanꦉto Edition is that it shows just how similar the core features of Monopo꧙ly and Pokemon are. Instead of buying locations, you go around the board fighting and catching Pokemon.

If you're a regular read♑er of TheGamer, you'll know that we're big fans of Squishmallows. Monopoly: Squishmallows applies a cuddly makeover to the game, making it more appealing to younger audiences and fans of plushes alike.

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FAQ

What is the world's most famous board game?

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