The Game of Monopoly is turning 75 years old and to celebrate, Hasbro has given it a makeover and renamed it Monopoly Revolution. Although the basic game maintains the traditional rules that we all know and love, some modern twists and turns have been added to reflect today’s modern society. Destined to once again be one of the best Christmas toys this year, let’s see what this Monopoly revolution is all about.

If it is not broke, do not fix it! For as many years as I can remember, Monopoly has been the family’s favorite property trading game and has kept a very traditional look. It comprised a very simple set of rules and all based on a roll of the dice and a bit of cunning to buy the best properties. There have been quite a few updates over the past few years to introduce Monopoly to people who might not otherwise have thought of playing the game. For example, there is a version of Spiderman that, instead of the player’s usual metal pieces in the shape of the puppy, the iron and the car, are small models of Spiderman and his enemies. Even the Simpsons have gotten involved with the Monopoly legacy!

The version of Monopoly for children keep the game shorter and much simpler for the kids to follow. But this year sees a much more drastic makeover in the guise of Monopoly Revolution. As the name suggests, this is a new form board. Instead of the more recognizable square game board, it now has a circular playing area.

To reflect a real estate market that has changed dramatically over the last 75 years, even property prices have a more realistic look. The big properties we always try to get to first, which can easily win the game once covered in hotels like Mayfair, which used to cost just £400, are now a whopping 4 million! Even the lame duck that nobody really wanted, Old Kent Road is now £600,000!

Million Tracking which will change hands and serve as a banker, dice and sound effects and music player is a gaming device. So no more fiddling with paper money, everything is registered electronically. One of my favorite sound effects is when you go to jail and hear the jail door slam! While there are many other minor tweaks to the original Monopoly game to bring it up to date, you still have the same basic needs to be able to negotiate and deal well to win the game.

Monopoly Revolution may not be for purists of the traditional version of the game. But if you like the idea of ​​a game with a modern twist that reflects more realistic property values, Hasbro’s Monopoly Revolutions should definitely be on your list of top holiday toys to buy for gifts this year.