First published by the Parker Brothers in the 1930s, Monopoly is one of the most popular classic board games in the world today.
Using a six-sided dice, players work their way around the board, buying, trading, and developing properties along the way.
With over 1100 different editions of the game currently in circulation, Monopoly continues to eclipse all other board games and is as popular now as it ever was. Here are some of the best versions you can buy.
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- The Best Monopoly Versions and Editions
- Monopoly Game of Thrones Board Game for Adults
- Hasbro Monopoly Game: Cheaters Edition
- Monopoly: Fortnite Edition
- Monopoly Star Wars 40th Anniversary Special Edition
- Winning Moves Games Monopoly – The Mega Edition
- Monopoly Gamer Edition
- Monopoly National Parks Edition
- Monopoly Black Panther Edition
- Monopoly Legend of Zelda Collectors Edition
- Monopoly Rick and Morty Board Game
- Monopoly Disney Animation Edition Game
- Monopoly for Millennials Board Game
- Monopoly World War Ii – We Are All in This Together
- Monopoly Super Mario Bros Collector’s Edition
- Monopoly Sailor Moon Board Game
- Monopoly Pokémon Johto Edition
- Monopoly Gamer Mario Kart
- Monopoly Nightmare Before Christmas 25 Years Edition
- Monopoly Marvel Deadpool Edition
- Monopoly Junior Electronic Banking
- The Walking Dead Monopoly Board Game
- Monopoly Stranger Things Edition
- Monopoly Junior Game Disney/Pixar Incredibles 2 Edition
- Monopoly Dragon Ball Z Board Game
- Monopoly Millionaire “The Fast-dealing Property Trading” Board Game
- Monopoly Here & Now Game: Us Edition
- Golden Girls TV Show Themed Monopoly Game
- Monopoly: World of Warcraft Collector’s Edition
- Monopoly: Dr. Who Edition 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
- Monopoly Game Despicable Me Edition
- Final Thoughts
- FAQ
The Best Monopoly Versions and Editions
Monopoly Game of Thrones Board Game for Adults
This special edition Monopoly game is based on the hit HBO TV series, Game of Thrones.
With game tokens inspired by the sigils of the great houses, themed money, graphics, and a host of familiar locations, castles and even the GoT theme song, you will love traveling through the legendary lands of Westeros.
Hasbro Monopoly Game: Cheaters Edition
In an amusing departure from the regular rules, the Cheaters Edition encourages players to bend, twist, and break the rules to win the game.
This particular edition comes complete with a plastic handcuff unit that “chains” cheating players to the Jail space, and a host of consequences for players who choose to stick to the rules. As always, though, the player with the most money wins the game.
Monopoly: Fortnite Edition
The perfect gift for fans of the highly successful Fortnite video game series, this Monopoly edition comes with a twist – it’s not about what you own, it’s about how long you can survive.
Claim locations, battle your opponents and avoid the Storm to become the last player standing while earning Health Point chips instead of money.
Monopoly Star Wars 40th Anniversary Special Edition
Build your own fleets and side with the Rebels or the Empire in this awesome Star Wars inspired edition that celebrates 40 glorious years of the movie that started it all.
Featuring classic scenes and iconic ships from the movie, players travel around a galaxy far, far away while building their fortune for the win.
Winning Moves Games Monopoly – The Mega Edition
This supersized edition features a game board that is 50% bigger than the original, huge depots and upscale skyscrapers for players to collect and every budding billionaire will be delighted with the $1000 bills.
With bus tickets to whizz you around the board quicker than ever before, this a faster and far more frenzied version of the original. In this case, bigger is definitely better.
Monopoly Gamer Edition
Designed with gamers in mind, this edition features characters from Nintendo’s ever-popular Super Mario game.
Coins replace Monopoly money, and the specially designed “power-up” die activates special abilities that could help you win the game. There are also Nintendo character tokens featuring Mario Princess Peach, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong.
Monopoly National Parks Edition
Buy, sell, and trade your way around some of the most iconic and breathtaking landscapes in America.
With over 60 national parks featured in the game, you can buy up camping grounds, build your portfolio or learn about the animals that inhabit the parks. There is also a 60-minute speed play option for those who like to win quickly!
Monopoly Black Panther Edition
For fans of the iconic Marvel Black Panther will love the unique themes, locations, and characters located throughout the game.
You can choose to play as Black Panthers iconic mask, helmet, blade, gauntlet, or spear, while kimono beads cards and heart-shaped herb cards direct players to do tasks along the way.
Move your way around the board forging as many alliances as you can to emerge victorious.
Monopoly Legend of Zelda Collectors Edition
Fans of Zelda and her legend can travel around the board as their favorite character and use tokens including Hylian shield, Triforce, slingshot, boomerang, Hookshot, and bow.
Featuring famous legend of Zelda locations, empty bottle and treasure chest cards and deku Sprouts and deku trees, the winner is the player who is able to bankrupt their opponents and buy, sell, and trade their way to the Triforce.
Monopoly Rick and Morty Board Game
Definitely one for the grown-ups (age recommendation 17+), this edition features locations from the hit adult cartoon series, Rick and Morty.
Travel around familiar locations and collect metal tokens including a Council of Rick badge, Meeseeks box, portal gun, plumbus, Rick’s car, and Snuffles’ helmet.
In this limited edition game custom Flooble Cranks and Gobble Boxes replace traditional houses and hotels
Monopoly Disney Animation Edition Game
Released to celebrate the magic and memories of 80 years of Disney animation, this game features six tokens from different Disney films throughout the years, including a special Mickey Mouse Sorcerer’s Apprentice Hat token.
The game also has Magic Mirror cards and Ariel’s Treasure Chest cards and is the perfect take on traditional Monopoly for Disney lovers of all ages.
Monopoly for Millennials Board Game
Cashing in on the angst of the modern day millennial, this edition encourages players to forget about property, because let’s face it, they can’t afford it anyway!
Instead, players buy and trade “the hottest destinations,” which range from a vegan cafe through to a week-long meditation retreat. With experience points instead of money, players must find new places to eat, shop and relax, before chowing down on some avocado toast.
Monopoly World War Ii – We Are All in This Together
Trade and swap iconic World War II events such as Pearl Harbor, D-Day Normandy, and Battle of the Bulge in an effort to own these momentous pieces of history, and win the game.
Build up support for the boys, and rally the troops as you establish Camps and Headquarters on your way to victory!
Authentic to the end, this edition comes complete with six custom tokens; B-17 Bomber, Boot, Cathedral Radio, LCVP, Sherman Tank, American Helmet.
Monopoly Super Mario Bros Collector’s Edition
Replace houses and hotels with custom goal posts, and custom castles in the Super Mario themed collectors edition.
The six custom 8-bit styled tokens include Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Super Mushroom & 1-up Mushroom, and the game is full of familiar faces and places from the video game.
Monopoly Sailor Moon Board Game
Based on the popular Anime TV show Sailor Moon, this edition has all the thrills of a regular strategy game, but with prettier soldiers.
With pink and pastel colors on the board, and custom rosé-finished tokens including Cosmic Heart Compact, Moon Chalice, Spiral Heart Moon Rod, Garnet Orb, Deep Aqua Mirror, and Space Sword, this is an excellent game for fans of Sailor Moon.
Monopoly Pokémon Johto Edition
Join Pikachu and friends to catch them all in a Pokemon-themed quest with all your favorite characters including Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Pikachu, Pichu, Togepi.
Traditional houses and hotels are transformed into Poké Marts, and Pokémon Centers, Poké, and Great, Ultra, and Master Balls are dotted around the board.
Monopoly Gamer Mario Kart
Drop banana peels and collect coins to earn points in the Mario Kart themed edition.
You can land on Boost Pads to travel the board at super speed while you race against your opponents using the Mario Kart character themed tokens.
There are also iconic Mario Kart properties such as Bowser’s Castle, and Rainbow Road for you to buy, sell, and collect.
Monopoly Nightmare Before Christmas 25 Years Edition
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Nightmare before Christmas movie release, with this themed game edition.
With a customized game board and collectible tokens of Jack Skellington’s skull, Sally, the mayor’s hearse, boogie boogie, zombie Duck, and evil teddy, this game is as quirky as the movie itself. Travel through
Dr. Finkelstein’s Laboratory, Sally’s Alley, Oogie Boogie’s Casino, and Jack’s Tower with custom Title Deed cards to win the game.
Monopoly Marvel Deadpool Edition
Build your own team for money and purchase the contracts of the world’s best mercenaries in this Deadpool edition.
Fight against your enemies, and work with your allies to win the game, while you build headquarters and D-Mansions to make your fortune grow.
The game includes contract cards and dumb luck cards, as well as cheap shot and low blow spaces to help you steal your friend’s stuff – Deadpool style!
Monopoly Junior Electronic Banking
A special edition designed for younger players, this version includes an easy to play electronic banking unit, that is both education and super fun to use.
Players can make payments and track cash with Monopoly game bank cards, while they buy, sell, and swap properties to make their fortune and win the game.
The Walking Dead Monopoly Board Game
The apocalypse is here, and to mark its arrival; the Walking Dead edition lets players enjoy a chaotic fight for survival.
Acquire and defend safeguard locations, as you try to fight against the undead, using specialist weapons like the “Rick revolver.”
Custom houses and hotels are designed to protect you against the zombie hordes, and you can buy more if you can afford them.
Monopoly Stranger Things Edition
Join Eleven and her friends in this Stranger Things themed edition, that focuses on the characters and places seen in the hit TV show.
80’s inspired tokens come straight out of the “Upside Down,” while Walkie-Talkie and Blinking Lights cards immerse you even further into the theme.
In this edition houses and hotels have been substituted with forts and hideouts.
Monopoly Junior Game Disney/Pixar Incredibles 2 Edition
Perfect for anyone who loves the Incredibles family, this themed edition is packed full of people, places, and vehicles from the film. Travel around the board as Mr. Incredible, Mrs.
Incredible, Violet and Dash, while you explore the city to buy unowned properties, collect rent, and pick up Chance cards to earn money and win the game.
Monopoly Dragon Ball Z Board Game
Join the Z Fighters and recruit legendary warriors like Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan to help win an exciting battle of chance and real estate.
Become the wealthiest fighter in the world as you encounter the Red Ribbon Army and the Capsule Corp, with friends like Bulma and Master Roshi to help you along the way.
Based on the faces and places from the successful Dragon Z series, this is an Anime favorite edition.
Monopoly Millionaire “The Fast-dealing Property Trading” Board Game
This edition is like regular Monopoly but with higher stakes and bigger prizes.
Win the game by becoming a Monopoly millionaire, as you buy, sell, and trade properties, then build your own houses and hotels.
As you climb the ranks of success, you can upgrade your mover for a higher salary. Be the best, with this high-value version of the original game.
Monopoly Here & Now Game: Us Edition
Fill your passport as you win over America’s favorite cities, and buy land in some of the most iconic locations in the world, including Seattle, New York, and Denver.
Choose from authentic American tokens like the Statue of Liberty, a baseball glove, a trolley, and a cowboy hat, and become America’s No. 1 with a full passport and a ton of land, hotels, and houses across the board.
Golden Girls TV Show Themed Monopoly Game
Buy, sell and trade iconic locations from the Emmy Award-winning show, while traveling the board using any of the six custom tokens (Cheesecake, Stan’s Toupee, Rose’s Teddy Bear Fernando, Sophia’s Purse, Blanche’s Hand Mirror, and Candied Herring).
With custom themed hotels and homes, and “Picture It, Sicily” and “Back in St. Olaf” cards this is an awesome game for fans of Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia, and Rose.
Monopoly: World of Warcraft Collector’s Edition
Immerse yourself in a world of myth, magic and legendary adventure with this World of Warcraft-themed Collector’s Edition.
Buy up the Twilight Highlands, trade Icegrown and seize the faction capitals Orgrimmar and Stormwind to win the game.
With the presence of the Old Gods in the air, this is the ultimate board game for WoW players who want to reign supreme over their opponents.
Monopoly: Dr. Who Edition 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Join the Doctor and his companions on epic adventures as you travel through time and space together.
Buy, sell and trade the places and faces from iconic episodes including The Poison Sky, A Good Man Goes to War, Genesis of the Daleks, and Omega.
This version of the game is a must-have for fans of the BBC’s longest running science-fiction series and the worlds most popular time traveler.
Monopoly Game Despicable Me Edition
Get on board with the minions as the player with most Banana Bucks wins the game.
Gru is back with an evil plan to take over the game, and you and your fellow players can buy, sell and trade fun properties with familiar people and places from the film.
Using Cupcake and Ice Cream Sundae tokens and a Nom Nom Tom spinner, the Minions bring their own particular brand of cuteness to this traditional property trading game.
Final Thoughts
As one of the oldest and most popular board games in the world today, Monopoly continues to keep us all enthralled with limited editions that capture the heart of players of all ages.
Hasbro’s very own “classic fast-dealing property trading board game” continues to go from strength to strength, and with the editions, we’ve mentioned, and many hundreds more on the market, you won’t have to go far to find the perfect one for you.
FAQ
How many Monopoly editions are there?
Currently the total number of Monopoly editions stands at 1353 but this is up for debate given there are unofficial and even pirated versions of the game.
What color are the houses in the classic version of Monopoly?
The houses in the classic version of Monopoly are green and the hotels are red.
What were the six original Monopoly pieces?
The six original Monopoly pieces were the car, iron, lantern, thimble, shoe, tophat, and rocking horse. The cannon and battleship were added later.
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