Which Monopoly set is coolest? Transformers, The Beatles, Hello Kitty?
All of us must have played Monopoly once. The game has been around since a century ago! While most of us are accustomed to seeing Park Lane, Mayfair and King's Cross Station... there's a version where you can buy the Krusty Krab! Here's a list of different versions of Monopolys you might not have heard of!
By Esther Chung — 03 Jan 2013, 04:41 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Transformers Monopoly
The Civil War between the Autobots and the evil Decepticons has spilled out of Cybertron and on to this collector’s edition of the MONOPOLY game
Image via geekalerts.comChoose between six cool collectible pewter tokens: Megatron, Ravage, Shockwave, Optimus Prime, Ironhide and Grimlock and start the battle to control the Transformers universe.
geekalerts.comSpongebob Squarepants Monopoly
Players choose a token and buy and sell 22 properties that will be familiar to any SpongeBob SquarePants fan.
Houses are replaced with Spongebob’s Pineapples and game pieces include the TV show’s characters.
17.com.myThe Simpsons Monopoly
You can use the Simpsons Electronic Banking Monopoly game and enjoy the same type of fun but in a faster and more convenient form.
website-articles.net2 to 8 players attempt to control the real estate market with familiar locations from the Simpsons television show.
ehow.comThis Simpsons special edition Monopoly is rather unique as there is no Monopoly involved and it uses an electronic banking machine instead.
17.com.myMarvel comics Monopoly
Negotiate your way past your peers collecting a multitude of Marvel's most magnificent and momentous comics of all time.
This Monopoly has the traditional properties replaced by first edition comic books. Spider Man, Captain America and Hulk are among the heroes honored with pewter tokens in this version of Monopoly.
This will be a really great one to get if your boyfriend (or you!) are REALLY into superheroes comic books. The ultra cool tokens include Captain America’s Shield and Magneto’s Helmet.
17.com.myThe Beatles Monopoly
The spots where "income" and "luxury tax" are usually on the original game are now represented by the songs 'Taxman' and 'Ticket to Ride,' respectively.
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The objective is to create a private music anthology by collecting Beatles albums. Properties are Beatle albums and points of interest, listed in chronological order of release date.
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Licensed by Apple, it is The Beatles' first officially-approved board game.
The features include a game board that features all the albums recorded by The Beatles, collectible pewter iconic tokens symbolizing cherished Beatles songs and a 60 minute speed play option.
vwh.netThis board features many Fab Four-related places like the legendary Abbey Road Studios and super awesome game pieces like a Strawberry and a Silver Hammer.
17.com.myPokemon Monopoly
The currency is the Pokémon Dollar.
Blue Pokémon Centers and red Poké Marts replace houses and hotels, respectively.
You can be the very best in the world of property trading where game pieces include beloved Pokemons such as Pikachu, Charmander, and Bulbasaur.
17.com.mySanrio Hello Kitty Monopoly
Even on the notes itself there's a Hello Kitty head printed on it.
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With Kitty’s Bow, Teddy Bear and a Fish Bowl as some of the game pieces, this kawaii-themed board is sure to be a big hit for Hello Kitty collectors.
17.com.myEveryone loves Monopoly
It is true that Monopoly has a universal appeal. Its theme is heavily adaptable and its rules are based in a very simplified form of commerce.
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Monopoly remains a classic, passed down from generation to generation, making it the world's most popular game.
ideafinder.comAs its popularity has grown, thousands of localised versions and special editions of Monopoly have been produced, but they are all based on the unmistakable style of the classic set.
Monopoly was published in 1906 by the Economic Game Company with less than stellar success. The game did however gain a cult following in the Northeast and Midwest through the teens and twenties.
Parker Brothers started producing over 20,000 copies of 'Monopoly' per week, a game that Charles Darrow claimed was his "brainchild."