Skip to main content

Monopoly-themed gifts for the board game enthusiast in your life

Monopoly is one of those games that almost everyone has a fun memory of playing. While we all likely started playing as a thimble or race car on a quest to own Boardwalk and Park Place, there are now a number of other versions of the iconic game out there that are worth a look. If you’re on the hunt of a gift for the Monopoly enthusiast in your life, here are a few unique iterations that offer an exciting new spin on the traditional game. You can even download Monopoly on your device these days.

Ms. Monopoly — $16

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Ms. Monopoly touts itself as “The first game where women make more than men.” Instead of collecting property, players buy things like Wi-Fi, chocolate chip cookies, and bulletproof vests that wouldn’t exist without women. The game introduces a new Ms. Monopoly character, and also starts female players off at a bit of an advantage by giving them a higher payout at the beginning of the game as well as more money when they pass Go.

Monopoly Voice Banking — $22

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Is the Monopoly banker in your house maybe not entirely on the up-and-up? Monopoly Voice Banking puts the banking responsibilities in the hands of Mr. Monopoly himself. Players handle things like paying rent and buying and trading properties using voice controls rather than paper money. Since Mr. Monopoly handles all the math, you can focus on what’s important: Winning!

Monopoly for Millennials — $16

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Instead of collecting cash, Monopoly for Millennials players travel around the board trying to have the most experiences. Game tiles include hip new restaurants, stores, and relaxation spots. Instead of rent, when a player lands on a tile owned by another player they “visit” and earn experience points. Destinations on the board include spots like a week-long meditation retreat and a vegan bistro.

Monopoly: Cheaters Edition — $13

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Have someone in your home known for cheating at board games? Monopoly Cheaters Edition was made with them in mind. Cards within the game encourage players to “express their inner cheater.” Cheating involves everything from skipping out on paying rent to stealing cash from the bank. When you successfully pull off a cheat, you win a reward, If you fail you have to pay the consequences, one of which is being literally handcuffed to the board.

Monopoly Pizza Themed Board Game — $26

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Spice up game night with this pizza-themed version of Monopoly that even comes in a pizza box. Players travel around the board as things like a cheese grater, pizza chef, or delivery bike attempting to collect as many slices of pizza as they can. At the end of the game, the player with the most pizza wins!

Looking for more gift options? Head over our curated deals page for exciting discounts on premium toys and gaming products, or check out our compilation of Black Friday and Cyber Monday gaming deals.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Emily Price
Emily is a freelance writer based in San Francisco. Her book "Productivity Hacks: 500+ Easy Ways to Accomplish More at…
Black Friday: Level up your gaming PC with an RTX 3070 for $500
PNY RTX 3070 front view

If you're scratching your head on how to build a PC from scratch, or at least what parts you should pick, the GPU tends to be the hardest to decide on because there are so many options across Nvidia and AMD. Luckily, there are some standout cards, and if you're looking to build a mid-range gaming PC, the RTX 3070 is a great Nvidia GPU to pick, especially given this deal from Walmart that brings it down to $500 from its regular $700 price.

Why you should buy the PNY RTX 3070
The RTX 3070 has quite a bit in common with the RTX 3070 Ti and is probably the better purchase if you want to save yourself a bit of cash. For example, they both have 8GBs of VRAM, which is pretty good if you're wondering how much GPU memory you need for your gaming PC build. So while 8GB isn't the largest you can find, especially with certain versions of lower-specced cards like the RTX 3060, it's still more than enough for most modern gaming, especially if you aren't playing on a 4k resolution, where assets like to eat a big chunk of memory.

Read more
Listen up! Here’s how VIZIO is going to amplify your audio game
Vizio M-Series soundbar close up view.

This content was produced in partnership with Vizio.
When you're fighting the swarms of Alfheim elves in God of War, the stalking alien in Alien: Isolation, or you just want to hear the deep sounds of the engine in your favorite racing game, you need amazing video and audio to get a truly immersive experience. While most people focus on the visuals -- and indeed, a beautiful, high-quality picture is paramount to modern entertainment -- the audio is just as important, especially when you're playing games with 3D audio where the sounds can come from virtually any direction.

Of course, true surround doesn't happen if your sound system is not up to par, and it can ruin your play because the directional audio gives you clues about where your enemies or opponents are. If everything just sounds like it's in front of you, well, then you have some upgrading to do. Cue VIZIO's latest products, including TVs and soundbars designed to give you precisely the kind of immersive experience we've been talking about.

Read more
6 Prime Day board game deals you should totally shop today
family playing board games

Even though a lot of Amazon's biggest Prime Day Deals fall in the realm of technology, there are plenty of deals that have nothing to do with screens. Case in point: Amazon's Prime Day Board Game deals. Board games provide technology-free fun for the entire family and can be easily transported to gatherings with friends or on vacations. Who said gaming had to be limited to the best gaming consoles? Check out some of our favorite games below on sale today.

Azul -- $28, was $40

Read more