04-24-2006, 11:05 AM
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Junkie
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Monopoly - Here and Now
Monopoly rolls dice, changes look
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Monopoly rolls dice, changes look
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Monopoly, invented in 1935, is getting with the times.
The game's updated Here and Now edition, which is due out this fall, will replace Atlantic City landmarks with legendary streets, neighborhoods and national monuments.
Until May 12, fans can vote on www.monopoly.com for their favorite landmarks from 22 cities — including New York's Times Square, Chicago's Wrigley Field, Honolulu's Waikiki Beach, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive and San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.
Additionally, the votes will determine where each landmark will appear on the game board, the city with the most votes landing on the coveted Boardwalk spot.
"We encourage Monopoly fans to help create the look of our new game board by voting often at our website for their favorite landmarks," Matt Collins, Vice President of Marketing for Hasbro, said in a statement. "Your vote could be the difference needed to land your favorite American city on a blue property space."
Among other changes, the railroads will be replaced by New York's JFK airport, Chicago's O'Hare, Los Angeles' LAX and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson.
Property values will rise, money will be in higher denominations and "Community Chest" and "Chance" cards will reflect more modern scenarios.
But, the original version will still be available for sentimental fans of the game.
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Guess that means no more winning 10 dollars in the beauty contest and get out of jail free cards? 
Looks like it's be a fun novelty game.... I still like the atlantic city original names... but it's be fun to see what they come up with...
Who did you vote for for your favorite cities...
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