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maleficent · 04-24-2006, 11:05 AM

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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.

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...

BigBen · 04-24-2006, 11:24 AM

Brutal.

I hear that Mona Lisa's wardrobe needs updating, too.

Like New Coke, I think this might be a marketing ploy to boost sales. Monopoly did that cool thing with the Million dollar board.

I think they should do a great computer version that you can play online. I would buy that one!

Bill O'Rights · 04-24-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

Guess that means no more winning 10 dollars in the beauty contest and get out of jail free cards?

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No...they'll just be replaced with Playboy photo spreads and high priced attorneys.

This might be fun, for the sheer novelty of it, but it'll never ever replace Boardwalk and Park Place.

Sticky · 04-24-2006, 11:32 AM

Seattle - Pike Place Market
SF - Fisherman's Wharf
Honolulu - Waikiki Beach
LA - Sunset Blvd
LV - Las Vegas Blvd
Phoenix - Camelback Mountain
Denver - LoDo
Minneapolis - Stone Arch Bridge
Chicago - Wrigley Field
St. Louis - Gateway Arch
Dallas - Dallas Arboretum
Houston - Johnson Space Center
NO - Bourbon Street
Miami - Little havana
Orlando - Disney World
Atlanta - Peachtree St.
Nashville - Grand Ole Opry
DC - The White House
Cleveland - Jacobs Field
Phillie - Independance Hall
NY - Central Park
Boston - Fenway Park

maleficent · 04-24-2006, 11:41 AM

I'm suprised at some of the choices- to not have the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland, or the art institute in philly (ya know those steps that rocky ran up) just seem wrong... and why does Floriduh rate two cities?

Sticky · 04-24-2006, 12:32 PM

Ya, and as if there is anything else in Orlando other than Disney or other theme parks

uncle phil · 04-24-2006, 12:56 PM

what about analog and uncle phil?

Charlatan · 04-24-2006, 02:53 PM

uncle_phil can go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $2000.

Grasshopper Green · 04-24-2006, 03:04 PM

Is this actually replacing the old board, or is it just another of the special editions that are already out there?

I haven't played Monopoly in ages... it is a surefire way to start an argument!

shalafi · 04-25-2006, 07:50 AM

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and why does Floriduh rate two cities?

all the entertainment we provide the rest of yall we deserve at least 2 cities. they should throw in tampa/st pete too while they're at it.

04-24-2006, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	Brutal. I hear that Mona Lisa's wardrobe needs updating, too. Like New Coke, I think this might be a marketing ploy to boost sales. Monopoly did that cool thing with the Million dollar board. I think they should do a great computer version that you can play online. I would buy that one! __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.

04-24-2006, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	I'm suprised at some of the choices- to not have the rock and roll hall of fame in cleveland, or the art institute in philly (ya know those steps that rocky ran up) just seem wrong... and why does Floriduh rate two cities? __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

04-24-2006, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	what about analog and uncle phil? __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

04-24-2006, 02:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	uncle_phil can go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $2000. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

04-24-2006, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	Is this actually replacing the old board, or is it just another of the special editions that are already out there? I haven't played Monopoly in ages... it is a surefire way to start an argument! __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

04-24-2006, 11:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sticky	Seattle - Pike Place Market SF - Fisherman's Wharf Honolulu - Waikiki Beach LA - Sunset Blvd LV - Las Vegas Blvd Phoenix - Camelback Mountain Denver - LoDo Minneapolis - Stone Arch Bridge Chicago - Wrigley Field St. Louis - Gateway Arch Dallas - Dallas Arboretum Houston - Johnson Space Center NO - Bourbon Street Miami - Little havana Orlando - Disney World Atlanta - Peachtree St. Nashville - Grand Ole Opry DC - The White House Cleveland - Jacobs Field Phillie - Independance Hall NY - Central Park Boston - Fenway Park __________________ Sticky The Stickman

04-24-2006, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sticky	Ya, and as if there is anything else in Orlando other than Disney or other theme parks __________________ Sticky The Stickman