Hasbro's new "Monopoly for Millennials" turns out not to be "winning too many fans" in the age group it was meant to entertain. The game includes new playing pieces such as a hashtag, a laughing crying emoji, and a bike. Unlike the standard game, the player who collects the most Experience, not money, wins.
Experiences include activities such as travel, dining at vegan restaurants, and sleeping on a friend’s couch, and the winning player is the one who collects the most.
It also promises to be "a great way to bring a fun and relaxed vibe to a party or a casual get-together," which is something anyone who's ever played Monopoly will recognize is often untrue, as most games of Monopoly seem to end with table-flipping and irreparably damaged relationships.
The point of the new game, rather than buying real estate, is to enjoy experiences – because, as the box explains: "Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway."
While it’s received plenty of attention and scorn from some millennials, Hasbro clearly has a hit. The $19.82 game, which is available exclusively at Walmart, is so popular it's already listed as 'out of stock' on the retailer's website, with used versions selling for triple the price.