Monopoly Goes Digital: Is Paper Money a Thing of the Past?

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Hasbro's new version of Monopoly eliminates paper money, relying instead on a computer to manage finances and gameplay, which has sparked significant debate among fans. Many express disappointment, arguing that handling cash and managing money was integral to the game's experience and educational value. Critics highlight concerns about children losing opportunities to practice math skills and engage actively with the game, suggesting that a computerized version promotes passivity. The discussion also touches on the nostalgia of traditional gameplay, including house rules and personal anecdotes about family dynamics during games. Some participants lament the loss of the tactile experience of playing with physical money and the strategic depth that comes from managing resources manually. Despite the backlash, it is noted that the original version of Monopoly will still be available for those who prefer the classic format.
  • #51


This makes me sad. When I was a kid we played the game so that if the owner of whatever property you landed on doesn't ask for rent you don't have to pay. So I usually got monopolies by trading free rent rights on certain properties. Our games rarely went longer than 6 hours though. Now Risk is a game which takes potentially months to complete with competent players.

One good thing about this change is If I ever have to play this game with my grandparents again, they couldn't just get bored and give away all their property to someone (still won but took much longer).
 
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I just realized... it's pretty hilarius that the thread about Monopoly is pretty hostile. I mean, not so much to each other, but it kind of feels like... Monopoly. :biggrin:

#50 reminds me especially, and I mean that a pure complent Pengwuino!
 
  • #53


[PLAIN]http://cdn.uberreview.com/wp-content/uploads/monopoly-board.png
 
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  • #54


There is only one solution. Rob a train!
 
  • #55


Kurdt said:
There is only one solution. Rob a train!

I'm in... but only if I get the nickname, "Fats". (Trumpet... and fat!) I've always wanted to be part of a "nickname" gang. I so envy those gentlemen of Italian descent who recently were taken in... now THOSE were nicknames... :wink:
 

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