Monopoly | 
| Brand: Hasbro
List Price: $18.99
Buy New: $9.72
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Seller: introlinebooks
Rating:  140 reviews
Sales Rank: 241
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 8 - 99 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 2.1 x 10.6 x 15.8
Legal Disclaimer: no_warning_applicable
MPN: 000009
Model: 00009 97
UPC: 653569351467
EAN: 0073000000097
ASIN: B00000IWCT
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Classic family board game | | • | A game of luck, chance, and wheeling and dealing | | • | Buy and sell properties in Atlantic City | | • | Corner parts of the board, build houses and hotels, and charge other players exorbitant rent | | • | Includes a new game piece and rules for a shortened version of the game |
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Editorial Review
In 1934, in the midst of the Great Depression, an unemployed heating engineer from Pennsylvania created the game of Monopoly. Realizing that his get-rich theme might appeal to other Americans, he had the game printed and distributed in a Philadelphia department store. When he couldn't keep up with the overwhelming requests for more sets, he arranged for Parker Brothers to take over the game. And the rest, as they say, is history. But Monopoly is far from a quaint historical relic. To this day, it remains a riveting game of luck, chance, and savvy wheeling and dealing--all of which can make some lucky dog rich, rich, rich! Based on the purchase of Atlantic City real estate (a city currently renowned for its get-rich gambling opportunities), Monopoly is now printed in 26 languages with more than 200 million sets sold worldwide. Players still scoot the same beloved board pieces: the old shoe, the terrier, and the hot rod. This set also includes rules for a shortened version of the game and a new token, winner of Monopoly's recent "design a token" contest. This is capitalism at its most fun and ruthless, a must-have edition in the family game closet. --Gail Hudson
Product Description
Everybody remembers the Monopoly game - that's why it's still the most popular, most widely played, and best-selling board game in the world! Across the generations and around the globe, what other game brings back so many memories of wheeling-and-dealing family fun' No other game has turned so many game playing moments into memories! Whether you're discovering the fun for the first time or reliving the carefree days of youth, get out there and Buy! Sell! Mortgage! Build houses and hotels! And collect those rents! That's what makes Monopoly the great American game - just ask Rich Uncle Pennybags! For 2 to 8 players. Game includes: game board, 10 tokens, title deed cards, play money, chance cards, community chest cards, 32 houses, 12 hotels and two dice.
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 This game should be named "Monotony" September 21, 2009
Kieran Aellinsar (Boston, MA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
As a kid my parents bought this for me and I was fascinated by the pewter pieces, the property cards, and all the other pieces. It held promises of infinite fun. When I finally played it it at 10 it was ok but we didn't finish. Fast forward 16 years and after 20 minutes the game board me to tears (pun intended). The problem is after a while the game relies on luck for you to land on the unbought properties. There is another version of Monotony that has a special die which speeds up the game greatly by allowing you to advance to the next unowned property. That made the game more bearable but still it's not something I'd ever play again.
If you have never played this game I STRONGLY recommend you play it at least once with someone before buying your own copy. Otherwise, don't waste your money. There are a lot of other games that are MUCH more fun and enjoyable, including many "Euro" style that have more depth and background. My copy of Monotony is going to Goodwill next time I go there.
My recommendations
Party: Buzzword, Catchphrase, Cheroodles, Pictionary,
Cinemaplexity, Taboo, The Great Dalmuti, Too Many Cooks
Trivia: Wits and Wagers, NewsHound, In Pursuit
Euro Style (requires a bit more thought but have much more depth): Carcassonne, Shadows Over Camelot, Ticket to Ride, Agricola
 An engineer a business man and a third grader... August 8, 2009
IM (California)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
... are thoroughly enjoying this game! What a fun way to spend the evening.
The game can be played starting on a very simple level, learning other "tricks" as you go along.
LITTLE KNOWN TRIVIA FACTS ABOUT MONOPOLY July 8, 2009
Edward Balen (Bradenton, Florida)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are many hidden trivial facts about Monopoly which I've discovered through various books and resources. For those of you with inquiring minds and interest, here are a few of them.
Marvin Gardens has a few interesting things about it. First, it is misspelled by one letter on the property space. The word Gardens is properly spelled. It's the first word, Marvin, that is misspelled. The real Marvin Gardens is actually Marven Gardens.
Second, Marvin Gardens is the only oddball street property on the board. It is not found within Atlantic City, New Jersey, which the other street properties are. Marven Gardens is found in nearby Margate, New Jersey.
There are four railroads on the board, marked by the engine icon. This however is a misconception. There are in fact only three. Have a close look at the four properties. Pennsylvania Railroad, B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) Railroad, Reading Railroad, and Short Line.
The trivia facts underlying the railroads are as follows. The Pennsylvania RR and the Reading RR once were the Pennsylvania-Reading Railroad. In other words, the two names were together as one. The B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) was a separate railroad line.
Here is the big one regarding the remaining property. The fourth railroad property is another oddball. Known as the Short Line, it is not a railroad at all. It is a bus line. I have ridden the Short Line with my Grandma Balen to and from Trump Plaza.
Great buy always a great choice. July 2, 2009
Erik Burton
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great game I have played over 500 times. I have played it with real money (had to tell the goverment why I needed so much money from the bank) that was great as no one wanted to pay up. I have played this with people all over the world (nepal, India, Japan) and they all think it is a great game.
I would first look over all the vertions (paixar, navy, coffee...) as mabe it has a topic you are into. Buy this game if you do not have it already one.
 Great toy June 17, 2009
L. Jurganova (New York, NY)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's still great toy for modern kids to get them interact with relatives and friends without computer
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