Introducing Monopoly Revolution

Will Monopoly Revolution create a whole new generation of Monopoly players? It certainly seems that it will. One of the common complaints about the original format of the game was that one game could last in perpetuity. 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 easier 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 give everyone else in that Zone a Chance or you can place 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 marked up to reflect current values and now when you land on a property you have the choice to buy it or auction it. You may 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 The familiar silver pieces like the top hat and car have been replaced by plastic movers and are now in the shape of a hat, shoe, dog, car, iron and ship.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 alteration is probably the fact that the cash has disappeared. 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 favorite of the changes made in this revised game. Many 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 better than the more traditional Monopoly, but most appear to think it is a fantastic game.

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