Monopoly News

Op-Ed: An antidote to Monsanto?

Whatever one thinks of Monsanto, the company's name is mud with significant tranches of the public the world over. Without taking sides, is it possible to resolve this problem?

In the Media by Alexander Baron

Hasbro's Monopoly boardgame to replace iron with new cat token

Pawtucket - The polls are closed and Monopoly players have spoken: the boardgame will no longer have the iron token. Instead, it will be replaced by a cat. The feline design defeated four other contenders in the voting process.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Hasbro pegs new question: Which 'Monopoly' game piece should go?

Pawtucket - Hasbro is asking its players which one of the eight game tokens should get the boot? Players are getting asked to vote on Facebook as to which piece should be saved and what new one should be added to the popular board game.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 5 comments

Doctor Who: Monopoly of the Daleks

Hasbro, the manufacturers of Monopoly, are to release a new Doctor Who version of the popular board game, to coincide with the forthcoming 50th anniversary of the BBC’s science-fiction drama series.

In the Media by Mathew Wace Peck - 2 comments

Show jumping horse Monopoly dies at the age of 32

Monopoly, a horse who had been one of the top show jumpers in Canada for several years, with Beth Underhill riding, died on Nov. 16, at the age of 32.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin

Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend during game of Monopoly

Santa Fe - A New Mexico woman went directly to jail without passing 'Go' or collecting $200 in a game of Monopoly that turned violent and resulted in her arrest for aggravated battery on a household member with a deadly weapon.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 6 comments

Op-Ed: Is there a power monopoly in Britain?

The British Government is taking on the big electricity and gas suppliers. Are the companies at the mercy of global energy prices, or are they operating a cartel?

In the Media by Alexander Baron

Mind Sports Olympiad less than three weeks away

London - The Mind Sports Olympiad opens in London on August 20. If you are a dab hand at backgammon, or even if you aren’t, why not enter one of the tournaments?

In the Media by Alexander Baron

World champion Monopoly winner crowned at Caesars in Vegas

The world champion Monopoly player won the final game at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas when his opponent landed on Pacific and North Carolina Avenue and could not afford the rent due.

In the Media by Jay David Murphy - 2 comments

Hasbro to unveil new online Google Maps-based monopoly

Hasbro is reportedly preparing to launch a new version of their hit game "Monopoly" online later this week featuring close integration with the Google Maps API.

In the Media by Brenton Currie - 3 comments

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