Summary
Created in the early 20th century,Monopolyis arguably themost iconic board game ever made, and over the years hundreds of unique versions have been published. While some editions simply take the vanilla game and give it a fresh coat of paint, perhaps based on a different city or a popular film franchise, other versions alter the rules considerably.
In fact, some versions take the concept ofMonopolyand combine it with other popular games, completely changing the way the game is played. The following are some truly strange editions ofMonopoly, but one thing they have in common is that they are all fun.
5Monopoly Scrabble
Score Words To Move Around The Board
MonopolyandScrabbleare two iconic games and, incredibly, they have beencombined to createMonopoly Scrabble. Instead of rolling dice to move around the board, players create words using the tiles they have and move based on the score of each word.
This makes for some extremely interesting gameplay, as players have some control over where they move, as long as they have the necessary tiles and can come up with a word that scores their desired number. Players also have the opportunity to gain extra properties by placing words on certain spaces. The aim of the game is similar to normalMonopolybut concludes much faster as time is up when the lastScrabbletile is placed.
4Monopoly: Cheaters Edition
Cheating Is Encouraged, But Be Careful Not To Get Caught
Depending on who’s playing, there can often be quite a bit of cheating in family games ofMonopoly, andMonopoly: Cheaters Editiontackles this aspect of the game head-on. Perfect for those with sleight of hand, a solid poker face, and a tendency for manipulation,Monopoly: Cheaters Editionencourages players to cheatwith ample rewards if they can get away with it.
This is managed by cheating cards, which give specific ways in which players can cheat. Of course, opponents can call out players on their misdeeds, but they must make sure they are correct, as false accusations will also be punished. The game even comes with a pair of plastic handcuffs to truly humiliate those who get caught.
3Monopoly: Bass Fishing Lakes Edition
An Unexpected Theme For A Business Game
There are hundreds of reskins for the classic version ofMonopolywith most of these using the theme of a popular film or TV franchise. However, there are a few unexpected editions, and chief among them is arguablyMonopoly: Bass Fishing Lakes Edition, which sees players compete for the best fishing spots in America.
Perfect for anglers orfans of fishing in general, this unique edition of the game is complete with tokens that will hook players into the fun, such as a boat, fishing hat, and a tackle box. Rather than the utility spaces, players will also be able to reel in special fish that will help them achieve victory.
2Monopoly Knockout
Slide Tokens To Earn Money & Knock Opponents Off The Board
Monopoly Knockoutis one of the weirdest versions ofMonopolyas it turns the classic board game into an action-packed fiesta where players use their aim to land on desired spaces and knock their opponents into financial ruin.
In thisdexterity-based board game, the best property slots are not only further down the long board, but they are also next to “Go to Jail” spaces, making them risky targets. Thus, with each slide, players will need to make a decision based on risk vs. reward, all while considering the strategy of the classic rules.Monopoly Knockoutalso happens to be one of the fastest editions available.
1Monopoly: Longest Game Ever
The Fun Never Stops - Literally…
Monopolyisknown for being a long game, and while other versions look to trim down the experience,Monopoly: Longest Game Everheads in the opposite direction and stretches the game out even further. It achieves this in two main ways, first by doubling the size of the board and limiting players to moving a maximum of six spaces at once as only one die is used. Naturally, this makes getting around the board take much longer.
The other reason why this version ofMonopolycan take an age to finish is that the game only finishes when one player owns all the properties on the board. Thankfully, this win condition is helped by the addition of a rule that allows players to steal properties for a price after landing and fully paying the rent.
