Monopoly is one of the most popular board games in the world, and for good reason. It’s easy to learn, fun to master, and brings friends and family together.
There are plenty of unique, entertaining Monopoly editions that bring new fans to the game through franchise tie-ins, as well as a handful of rare Monopoly special editions that are exciting prizes for collectors. In short, there’s a adaption of the game for everyone. Let’s look at some of the best versions of Monopoly that you can pick up and play today.
1. Monopoly: House of the Dragon Edition
House of the Dragon Monopoly takes the iconic economy game and converts it into a battle for control of Westeros. You’ll play as one of six houses from the House of the Dragon TV show, and collect as many locations as possible, the most valuable of which is of course the Red Keep. Instead of bills, the game uses cardboard gold dragon coins, which makes for a nice change of pace when counting your cash.
2. Monopoly: Friends the TV Show Edition
If you’re looking for a cozy, nostalgic version of Monopoly, the Friends TV show edition might be just the ticket. The six friends are represented by fun player tokens; for Monica it’s a chef’s hat, for Ross it’s a dinosaur. Each of the board’s property spaces depict an iconic episode from the series, while each of the card decks is devoted to events occurring in the show’s two most important apartments.
3. Monopoly Millionaire
In Monopoly Millionaire, the first to a million dollars wins, which makes it completely different game from the classic experience. The board is a few spaces shorter, salaries are upgradable, and the pace of the game is much faster. If you like Monopoly but wish it was a quicker game, it’s a great edition to pick up.
4. Monopoly: Lord of the Rings Edition
The Lord of the Rings edition of Monopoly is an immersive trek through the most recognizable scenes from the films. One of the players will take temporary control of the One Ring, which allows them to avoid jail and skip paying rent on other players’ spaces. However, if they roll the eye of Sauron, they’ll pay a heavy toll if they have the Ring. It’s a great mechanic that suits the source material and makes the classic game even more enjoyable.
5. Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition
Harry Potter Monopoly is an awesome collector’s item for fans of the franchise. The most magical locations in Hogwarts, from the Forbidden Forest to Dumbledore’s office, are represented in the game’s properties. The metal tokens are also particularly gorgeous, with each representing one of the most iconic ways to get around in the Wizarding World, including the Knight Bus, a hippogriff, and the Hogwarts Express.
6. Monopoly: Luxury Edition
The Luxury Edition of Monopoly doesn’t have any differences in gameplay from the classic game, but the board and its components are beautiful collector’s items. A drawer in the wood siding of the elevated board holds the bank notes, while the player tokens, houses, and hotels are glitzier than ever. Though it’s perhaps the most expensive Monopoly set on the market, it’s clearly built to impress and is sure to be a conversation starter.
7. Monopoly: The Avengers Edition
Marvel fans are sure to enjoy The Avengers Edition of Monopoly, which converts the game’s properties into the most iconic characters from the films, so that it feels like you’re assembling your own squad of heroes when you play. Railroad spaces are replaced with quick dice-rolling battles against the Children of Thanos, which makes for an even more exciting experience.
8. Monopoly: Batman Edition
While The Avengers Monopoly offers heroes in place of properties, the Batman Edition of Monopoly takes a slightly different tact. This time, you’ll be rounding up the most iconic villains from the comics and bringing them back to Arkham Asylum. There’s also an action die to roll that brings your hero’s most unique abilities to the table.
9. Monopoly Junior
If you’re searching for a version of Monopoly that’s suitable for younger children, look no further than Monopoly Junior. This edition simplifies the game by reducing the number of spaces on the board and converting all the cash to singles, which speeds up the entire experience. It’s a great first Monopoly game for ages five and up.
10. Monopoly: Longest Game Ever
The Longest Game Ever edition of Monopoly proves that Hasbro is self-aware when it comes to the length of its original game. This time they’re winking at us with a board that has just about twice as many spaces and properties, and only one dice. Seems like the type of thing that would make for a hilarious gift.
11. Monopoly: Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi Monopoly takes players back to the classic Star Wars film in style. Each player character has a unique power that activates when you roll the Rebel Alliance icon on the dice, which gives the game more replay value. Properties represent key locations from the movie, while railroads are converted to some of the franchise’s most iconic vehicles, including the Millennium Falcon and the AT-ST walker.
12. Monopoly: Ultimate Banking
If dealing with all the paper bills was a part of Monopoly that got on your nerves, the game’s Ultimate Banking Edition is the answer. Players will have their own bank card, and can simply tap to purchase the properties on the board. In addition, the value of these properties can change with the market, which ultimately makes the game of Monopoly even more volatile and exciting.
Published: Jul 27, 2024 12:30 pm