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Board game night: Monopoly
MONOPOLY: The Board Game
Roll the Dice, Pass Go & Win
Breaking out the Monopoly board has been a family tradition for decades. Also part of the tradition: not finishing the game because you’ve run out of time.
There’s another way around the board. With brilliant tweaks that keep it fast, fun, and authentic, Monopoly on the App Store is a winning investment. Here are five reasons you’ll love rediscovering your inner tycoon with this super-slick mobile version.
1. It’s easy!
Setup is a breeze. Start a pass-and-play game with friends and family in the same room or compete online. Select your rules, fight over who gets the top hat token and you’re off. And no more designated banker duties – finances are handled automatically, leaving you to wheel, deal and bankrupt anyone in your way.
2. It’s quick!
Can’t wrap up a game in one sitting? Just pause and come back later. Or better yet, play a zippier version of the game with rules designed to speed things up (cheaper hotels, no taxes). Your accountant will need to find another gig.
3. It’s customisable!
Monopoly’s rules haven’t changed much since 1935 but every family has a favourite adaptation, so why not tweak the rule book? Collect 400 smackeroos (instead of 200) for landing directly on Go. Or get out of jail after just one turn.
4. It’s beautiful!
The digital version has an enchanting visual flair. Little trains chug into a tunnel, and tiny helicopters dot the sky. Animated tokens merrily “tink-tink-tink” past properties. There’s even a police siren when you get sent off to jail.
5. It’s expandable!
Tired of the same old sights? Optional add-ons let you try new tokens and themes, such as a snowswept ski resort. Grab the Explorer Pack to unlock more than 30 international board variations. In France, the Mayfair equivalent is Rue de la Paix.