Ilaropoly news

A delightful topic! Here are some recent news and updates about Monopoly:

New Editions and Variations

• In 2022, Hasbro released a new edition of Monopoly featuring the popular video game, Fortnite. The game allows players to buy and sell virtual items and characters from the game.
• A Monopoly edition themed around the popular TV show, Friends, was released in 2020. The game features locations and characters from the show, such as Central Perk and Monica's apartment.
• A Monopoly edition focused on the world of cryptocurrency, called Monopoly: Crypto, was released in 2020. The game allows players to buy and sell digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Monopoly in the News

• In 2020, a group of friends in the UK set a new record for the longest game of Monopoly, playing for 1,144 hours (47 days) straight.
• In 2019, a Monopoly game was played on the International Space Station, with astronauts on board using a special edition of the game designed for space travel.

Monopoly in Pop Culture

• The popular TV show, The Office, featured a memorable episode where the characters play a game of Monopoly, leading to some hilarious moments and conflicts.
• In the 2014 movie, The Lego Movie, the character Emmet Brickowoski (voiced by Chris Pratt) is obsessed with playing Monopoly with his friends.

Monopoly's Impact on Society

• A study by the University of California, Berkeley found that playing Monopoly can improve social skills and empathy in children.
• Monopoly has been used as a tool for teaching economics and financial literacy in schools and universities around the world.

I hope you found these updates interesting! Do you have a favorite Monopoly edition or memory?