Monopoly Video Games

The iconic board game Monopoly has made a remarkable foray into the world of video games through special editions based on famous video game franchises. Since the 2000s, variations of the famous real estate transaction game inspired by popular video games have continued to multiply and diversify. These thematic versions have managed to preserve the traditional mechanics of Monopoly while integrating the visual identity and characteristic elements of the licenses they represent. Monopoly editions inspired by video games revolve around many popular franchises, from classics like Super Mario and Sonic to more recent successes like Fortnite or Pokemon. This diversity allows players to rediscover their favorite video game universe through the familiar rules of Monopoly, while collecting unique pieces inspired by their favorite games. Publishers have also created particularly well-crafted collector's editions, such as the Zelda Monopoly with its customized tokens and banknotes, or special versions of Minecraft and PAC-MAN. Over the years, these special editions have been able to adapt the traditional elements of Monopoly to the universes they represent. The streets become game levels, the stations transform into iconic vehicles, and the tokens take the appearance of iconic characters. With more than 43 editions based on video games, the collection of thematic Monopoly continues to grow, demonstrating the ability of this franchise to celebrate video game culture while maintaining its characteristic gameplay.