The Monopoly Board Game has been one of the most popular Christmas toys for years and is likely to continue far into the future. There has been some argument over the origins of the game of Monopoly. Tradition holds that it was Charles Darrow who made the game in 1935, however earlier variations are known to exist. Either way, there is no argument that Monopoly continues to be one of the world's most popular board games.
A standard game of Monopoly can take a while to play, but that's part of the fun. It's a wonderful way for a family to spend an evening together. Wheeling and dealing and trying to get ahead. Be careful, though, you could end up in Jail!
Another thing that can make Monopoly fun are house rules. These are unofficial rules, and are a common feature of play at the non-tournament level. Getting money when you land on free parking, not auctioning off properties that aren't bought on the first pass, or adding "depots" and "stations" to the railroads are a few examples. The official rules are fun, yet you can change them to make the game more exciting for your family.
Hasbro offers several different editions that introduce new elements of game play. Monopoly City Edition lets you build factories, schools, or stadiums on your property... but watch out, your opponents can put a sewage plant next to them and drastically decrease their value. The Monopoly Electronic Banking Edition replaces all cash transactions with debit cards! There are now even Monopoly Handheld games that goes wherever you go.
Disney Monopoly Edition , Transformers Monopoly , Pixar Monopoly , Littlest Pet Shop Monopoly , and Star Wars Clone Wars Monopoly editions are currently being produced. Other editions over the years have included such favorites as Beatles Monopoly , the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Monopoly , Pokemon Monopoly , Coca-Cola Collector's Edition and dozens of others. But Monopoly isn't just limited to a board game. Apart from a pinball machine, cards, a popular sweepstakes from McDonald's, home computer, iPod and iPhone varieties, there are also versions for the Wii, PS3 and XBox 360.
Whether you go with one of themed editions, or prefer the classic version, there is a Monopoly game that will make anybody on your list happy. Monopoly has been, and will continue to be a family favorite and one of the most popular Christmas toys for many years to come. Giving a special edition as a gift will feel even better than collecting rent on Boardwalk with hotels.
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