Tools for this page
Print

Monopoly

(2008, Video Games - Board game, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

    (Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)

    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Digital version of mega-popular board game.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Players learn about managing money and making real estate-related financial decisions.

  • Messages:

    Players must use the principles of capitalism to accumulate wealth and put other players out of business.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    This is a video game version of the board game Monopoly. A couple of the boards can be purchased in real life, like the Classic and World editions.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Monopoly was written by Common Sense Media Editors

Parents need to know that this is a video game version of the popular board game Monopoly that offers a few digital extras like new boards and mini-games. It's easy to pick up and play for anyone who's familiar with the game.

Families Can Talk About

Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
  • Families can talk about the role that monopolies play in the economy. In the real world, are monopolies hurtful or harmful? What other types of economic models exist besides the Capitalist model demonstrated in Monopoly? Is this game more fun to play as a board game or as a video game?
Did this review help you decide?
Do you play it? Review It!

More on Monopoly

What’s the Story?

America's most commercially successful board game in the U.S., MONOPOLY, is now available in a video game format that lets people compete against each other to see who can be the most successful (and ruthless) capitalist.

The game is narrated by Monopoly's official mascot, Mr. Monopoly (aka Rich Uncle Pennybags), and players take turns rolling virtual dice and advancing their playing piece around a Monopoly board. The first of two game modes, Monopoly Edition, is a straightforward, digital rendition of the board game with all its rules and conventions intact. You can also set house rules by adjusting settings like starting cash amount, tax and mortgage rates, Free Parking payout, and the number of total houses and hotels available. There's a choice of several different Monopoly boards to play on, including Classic and World Editions, plus a slew of unlockable boards with generic themes like Future, Sweet, Cheese, Jungle, Deco and Cardboard. The second mode, Richest Edition, is a variation where you must play short Mario Party-style mini-games to earn properties and advance around the board. Both modes can accommodate one to four players. If less than four people are playing, the game adds computer-controlled players whose skill levels can be adjusted depending on how much of a challenge you want.

 Close

Is It Any Good?

Monopoly doesn't offer a lot of extra bells and whistles, or even particularly noteworthy production values (graphics are average and Mr. Monopoly has an annoyingly small reservoir of catchphrases that quickly become tiresome), but if you'd rather play Monopoly on the big screen than at the dining room table, then this game will do the trick. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 10/10/2008, price $30-40, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for (No Descriptors))

Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.

Our Members Say

Do you play it? Review It!

  • What did you think about Monopoly?

  •  I think this game is

    for ages

  •  I also give it

  •  Any concerns?

  •  Any highlights?

  •  Love it? Hate it?

  • or to post a review

Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    spencer holt
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Easy to play

    Love it

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind
    Flag as inappropriate
  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Falcata
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Bought It. Love it.

    Very fun game for families. Just pop it in and play the Monopoly board game right on your Television! Free Stuff! Anything You Want! http://www.rewards1.com/index.php?referrer_id=1026337

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind
    Flag as inappropriate
  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    misty900
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    monopily

    I love the game.

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind
    Flag as inappropriate

More Great Stuff For Your Kids

  • Now Playing

    Age 9+
    Where the Wild Things Are

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Sometimes-dark adaptation focuses on friendship, loneliness.

  • Tech Tip

    How to help them think more ... and want less.Making the Sale

    How to help them think more ... and want less.

  • Must See TV

    Age 7+
    Fanboy and Chum Chum

    Fanboy and Chum Chum

    Zany adventures are low on depth but high on imagination.

  • Issue Spotlight

    The 10 Most Violent Video Games (And 10 Alternatives)

    The 10 Most Violent Video Games (And 10 Alternatives)

    Our video game experts weigh in.

  • Game of the Week

    Age 8+
    LEGO Rock Band

    LEGO Rock Band

    Simplified, no-fail Rock Band with a whimsical story.

Give Us a Minute, Get a Lot of Common Sense!
  • Age-appropriate best bets for your kids
  • Weekly email alert with the latest picks, reviews & advice
  • Post your own reviews and share them with friends
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.
A screen name protects your privacy
(It's free!)

Already a member? Log in
Your family's privacy is our highest priority.
See our privacy policy, community guidelines, and terms of use.
To post a review or comment you must become a Common Sense Member. It's easy!
Set-up your account
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.
Choose a screen name
It will appear when you post your own reviews and recommendations.
A screen name protects your privacy
Tell us your children's ages
You'll see the movies, games, books, shows, music, and sites our editors select just for them. As your children get older, our picks will grow with them!Why we ask for this
We never display your children's names, (or nicknames) to anyone, but you. Providing your children's ages allows us to personalize information on our site, so you get better information, faster.
is
until
(optional)
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
Add another child

Already a member? Log in
Your family's privacy is our highest priority.
See our privacy policy, community guidelines, and terms of use.
We can make Common Sense just right for you. With a little info about you and your family, you'll get the most out of our site.
Set-up your account
This will never be displayed to others.
Your email will never be displayed to others.
Your password should be 6-10 characters long.
Tell us your children's ages
You'll see the movies, games, books, shows, music, and sites our editors select just for them. As your children get older, our picks will grow with them!
Why we ask for this
We never display your children's names, (or nicknames) to anyone, but you. Providing your children's ages allows us to personalize information on our site, so you get better information, faster.
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
is
until
Add another child
Choose a screen name
It will appear when you post your own reviews and recommendations
A screen name protects your privacy
Already a member? Log in
Your family's privacy is our highest priority.
See our privacy policy, community guidelines, and terms of use.
Register to add this school to your profile. You'll be able to see and share reviews from parents, teachers, and kids at your child's school.
I'm already a Common Sense member.
Kids under 13 must use a screen name
Your family's privacy is our highest priority.
See our privacy policy, community guidelines, and terms of use.