Monopoly Revolution
Will Monopoly Revolution create a whole new generation of Monopoly players? It certainly seems that it will. One of the customary complaints about the previous format of the game was that one game could go on indefinitely. This isn’t the case with the new game. Slight changes have been introduced which will speed up play.
So how does Monopoly Revolution differ from the previous game? It was released to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the game, so you can expect some differences. The board has been revolutionized and is now round in shape as opposed to square. Most people found it was more enjoyable this way and much better for people sitting around a table.
It is divided into four zones. The Chance and Community Chest cards have been combined and a new twist added which adds an extra dimension to the game. When you land on a zone space, you can either provide everyone else in that Zone a Chance or you can put a property up for auction by moving to the next unoccupied property. If all the properties have already been purchased you can force a deal i.e. you may swap a property.
The prices of various properties have been increased to reflect current values and now when you land on a property you have the choice to buy it or auction it. You can also swap properties. These combined changes are a huge time saver. The familiar silver pieces like the top hat and car have been replaced by plastic movers and are now in the shape of a hat, shoe, dog, car, iron and ship. The Chance and Community Chest cards have been combined and a new twist added which adds an extra dimension to the game.
The biggest change is probably the fact that the cash has been removed. Monopoly money is no more. Now you have a debit card, but you still need to keep track of your finances or you could find yourself bankrupt. The change from cash to card has to be the least preferred of the changes made in this modernized game. Most reviewers commented on the fact that the original Monopoly money had an educational value in that it taught people how to count. Counting out and keeping up with the money was part of the fun of the old game as was landing on the set of jail free space and collecting lots of cash.
Now, there is a central hub that helps to keep track of your money. You swipe your debit card to pay for a transaction. This plays sounds and music and requires 3AA batteries which are not included. The sound of the door slamming when you land on jail is a nice touch. The jury appears to be divided on whether Monopoly Revolution is an improvement over the more traditional Monopoly, but most appear to think it is a first-rate game.
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publisher: Hasbro Games
ASIN: B0036RRSXG
EAN: 0653569482987
sales rank: 4957
price: $12.19 (new)
- Celebrate 75 years of
Monopoly
- with a circular game board! Bring
Monopoly
- to life with sounds and music! Play in style with funky new board and game-piece design. Electronic money card
A new spin on Monopoly! Take a trip around the block, but this time, the block is circular! Pass Go, collect $200, and have all the fun you’re used to… with a stunning new design! Requires 3x ‘AAA’ batteries. Ages 8 and up.
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