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Monopoly Here & Now Electronic Banking Edition (London UK)
 
Manufacturer: Hasbro
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Product Description
In a valiant effort to maintain a sense of relevance in a world where billions are traded every hour and the socio-economic map of London is redrawn with each passing decade, there's a flash new kid in town. The clever chaps behind the legendary and oh-so-British board game Monopoly have given it an electronic spit-and-polish and propelled it kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. And hurrah and huzzah say all of us. Now, in the brash new version of Monopoly, a world of cashless transactions awaits, complete with splendid VISA branding. Rather than accumulating a fetching mound of cash, a completely computerised Chip & Pin Centre does all the banking, enabling competitors to make credits and debits to fund their spree across London. The capital, too, has had a makeover and alongside the familiar names of old money there are new entries in the geographical stakes. The new, flash, loadsamoney Monopoly is dangerously addictive, especially for a generation grown 'expert' on Property Ladder and Location, Location. Now, there are tens of millions to be made, but some faithful old rules apply. Don't imagine for a second that your grandmother is as sweet and grey haired as she seems. And do not, whatever you do, pass go.

Product Details
  • The classic game has now gone electronic!
  • New updated movers
  • World famous property trading board game
  • Move around the board buying and selling properties
  • For 2 - 8 players
  • Manufacturers recommended age 8+

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Customer Reviews
EXCELLENT GAME!!!!
 
Review Date: November 13, 2007
Reviewer: Suzie Q, England
We bought this game,as a family game for christmas, but christmas came early, too many cold and wet afternoons!!! We have played this game again and again, we really haven't missed all the sorting of money etc.The only downside to this game is, that if your family get impatient when playing, you really do need a seperate banker! It is quite educational, even though it uses credit cards and a calculator/card machine, it still teaches the basics of money ie; if you haven't got it, don't spend it! It really is a great version of the classic, with a modern twist. Also with the box we had you had a chance to win £1000!!
Credit Card Monopoly
 
Review Date: September 13, 2007
Reviewer: C. A. Taylor, Leicester, UK
I thought that with the so many different Monopoly's out recently, this one would slip by unnoticed.
But I was really wrong!

This is a great version, in my eyes by far the best. It uses credit cards which keep track of the money you own, and includes a credit machine which you use to add or subtract money from your accounts. Children will love to tap in the controls on the credit card machine, it looks quite like a PIN machine.

Also, inflation has finally caught up with Monopoly, with the whole value of money changing. Ownership of the exclusive Kensington Palace Gardens (previously Mayfair) will set you back a cool 2million pounds.


A great improvement on the old version, there are no negatives about it!
Unbelievable
 
Review Date: August 13, 2006
Reviewer: David Harrod,
I think the creators of monopoly have been so clever to think of electronic banking! I bought this game for a laugh but it has just been great fun to play with my son and also there isnt the phaph of counting out all the money!!
Monopoly
 
Review Date: November 26, 2006
Reviewer: Mrs. S. G. Kirby, England
I bought this game to see the Electronic Banking, I have all my adult
children at home, anyway 3 of them and myself sat down to play, it was great, no paper money to add up and lose,got them off the computers for 4 hours, it was great Family fun. A WINNER. I'm really glad I bought it.
Plastic fantastic!
 
Review Date: January 12, 2007
Reviewer: DangermouseZilla, Doncaster, Yorkshire, UK.
I have a confession to make...


...I am a cheater. I can't help it! I always cheat at Monopoly. I'll pick up a chance card wanting me to pay fees on all hotels and houses (costing thousands!), and I'll say "Aw no! I've got to pay £[...] for a Drunk in Charge fee!"

I'd also take unauthorised "loans" from the banker.

I can't help it - I love Monopoly and the game makes me so competitive that I'll go to any lengths to win, the irony being, I rarely do!

This version of the game is fantastic. At first I missed the paper cash, but once the game develops and almost every move results in paying a fine to someone, you realise the credit cards are a lot easier.

You don't have to change a £[...] for 3 100's, 2 50's, 5 10's, and 19 5's and 5 1's - it's all there on your card!

One of the first things you'll want to do is turn the volume down on the handheld card machine!

My only niggle is that I am so used to the original titles of the spaces and streets that it feels slightly alien - you soon get used to it though.

This is a great enhancement to a classic game. I still have the old version for posterity, but this is my version of choice now.

And yes, in case you were wondering, as long as you're quick and not too obvious - you can cheat with the card machine! It's so easy to miss a "0" off when you offer to transfer the money you owe someone for landing on their fine collection of property.

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