# Monopoly is going cashless?! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 14, 2007, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636 "2007-10-14T02:24:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Just\_Some\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ad7895/32.png) [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/21 "2007-10-14T14:48:55Z")
[QUOTE=chappachula] Why offer ideas to improve the game?It’s still gonna take 2 damn hours or more. [/QUOTE] I’m making a general assumption that you’d want it to be an entertaining two hours as opposed to the mind-numbing, pointless exercise in tedium that it is now. Personally my real solution to making Monopoly fun is saying “Why don’t we play Settlers of Catan/Ticket to Ride/Vegas Showdown/An Actually Entertaining Board Game instead?” but Rilchiam asked how Monopoly could be updated to bring it to something resembling the standards of modern board games. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/22 "2007-10-14T15:03:27Z")
[QUOTE=Larry Borgia] OK, this looks like a reference, but I don’t know what it is. What is it? [/QUOTE] _Reaper Man_. ---
**Author:** ![chappachula](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d2c977/32.png) [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/23 "2007-10-14T15:05:35Z")
[QUOTE=Just Some Guy] you’d want it to be an entertaining two hours-- as opposed to the mind-numbing, pointless exercise in tedium that it is now. [/QUOTE] Yeah, but then it wouldn’t be Monopoly, would it? 🙂 Playing Monopoly is like reading classic literature–something everybody pretends to enjoy, but never does unless you’re forced to. ---
**Author:** ![Kiros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/439d5e/32.png) [@Kiros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiros)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/24 "2007-10-14T15:47:46Z")
[QUOTE=chappachula] Playing Monopoly is like reading classic literature–something everybody pretends to enjoy, but never does unless you’re forced to. [/QUOTE] I love Monopoly, for real, and so does one of my very good friends. The people that we occasionally force to play it with us? Well, they haven’t killed us YET, but we’ve dialed down the frequency of games lately 'cause we think it might be coming… ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/25 "2007-10-14T16:43:47Z")
[QUOTE=Just Some Guy] That’s not enough for a game, especially a game that will take a minimum of two hours (unless god forbid someone decides money should go to the person who lands on free parking in which case you’re stuck in an eternal game). [/QUOTE] We play regularly with an established two hour time limit. On average though, our games only take 45 minutes to an hour. ---
**Author:** ![BobT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8e8cbc/32.png) [@BobT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobT)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/26 "2007-10-14T17:54:07Z")
[QUOTE=Baldwin] If the game is really supposed to teach the kiddies something, it should have credit cards so they can get into a giant hole of debt and not be able to save any money because it’s all going to pay interest. [/QUOTE] You can mortgage your properties and you are supposed to pay 10% interest on them if you want to flip them back over so you can collect rents on them again. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/27 "2007-10-14T18:07:29Z")
[QUOTE=Just Some Guy] - Emphasize the auctions. I don’t think I’ve ever encountered someone playing Monopoly where they used the auctions. The auctions are one of the only two significant decision that a player has in Monopoly’s current design and people completely ignore them.). [/QUOTE] But Auctions are not a good idea, as they are predicated on the point that the dude landing on an unbought property will _not_ buy it, which is unlikely. ---
**Author:** ![Rhythmdvl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/85f322/32.png) [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/28 "2007-10-14T18:26:41Z")
Man, nothin’s been the same since Electronic Battleship… ---
**Author:** ![whitetho](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whitetho/32/1059_2.png) [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/29 "2007-10-14T18:30:49Z")
[QUOTE=DrDeth] But Auctions are not a good idea, as they are predicated on the point that the dude landing on an unbought property will _not_ buy it, which is unlikely. [/QUOTE] In my family, we play following the official rules (no Free Parking money) and build very aggressively, to the point that it is not uncommon for the game to end before all the properties are purchased. Under those conditions it is very hard to accumulate enough money to build on the greens, so they are normally auctioned off at a discount vs. list price. Most of the other properties are purchased when possible, however. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Some\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ad7895/32.png) [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/30 "2007-10-14T20:28:29Z")
[QUOTE=DrDeth] But Auctions are not a good idea, as they are predicated on the point that the dude landing on an unbought property will _not_ buy it, which is unlikely. [/QUOTE] Actually, tactically it’susually better that you don’t buy and let it auction. You can immediately start the bidding of any property at $1. You might get a bargain and even if you don’t you can run the price up on someone else. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/31 "2007-10-14T20:41:25Z")
I’m guessing the classic version will still be available. But I’m with the “Play Settlers of Catan instead” camp. Brian ---
**Author:** ![Largo62](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/32 "2007-10-14T21:12:18Z")
With the good ol’ cash we used to put fines and assessments in the corner under GO, and when anyone landed on GO directly, they received the boost of that extra money. Not in the rules, of course, but that’s how we always did it. I haven’t played Monopoly now in probably 30 years! I liked the little race car. ---
**Author:** ![asterion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/33 "2007-10-14T21:15:31Z")
I’m still waiting for the modern version of Risk. You know, with a board that doesn’t reference places like Prussia and Indochina and uses the concept of force multipliers and asymmetric warfare and the like. ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/34 "2007-10-14T21:26:11Z")
My family plays Landlord’s Rules. We allow all kinds of package deals, side deals, and you can collect rent even if the property is mortgaged. We take Monopoly _seriously_. Robin ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Some\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ad7895/32.png) [@Just\_Some\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Some_Guy)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/35 "2007-10-14T21:41:15Z")
[QUOTE=asterion] I’m still waiting for the modern version of Risk. You know, with a board that doesn’t reference places like Prussia and Indochina and uses the concept of force multipliers and asymmetric warfare and the like. [/QUOTE] Something like [this](http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/1829)? I’m not a fan of it myself but I know quite a few people who enjoy that update. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2007, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/36 "2007-10-14T22:45:17Z")
There’s just something visually satisfying about having a stack of bright orange $500’s that’ll be lost. ---
**Author:** ![Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e19adc/32.png) [@Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/37 "2007-10-15T00:15:49Z")
_Some_ folks are missing the point that Monopoly is supposed to be played by kids who don’t know any better… and now the kids will know even less. Adults and teenagers who like playing games don’t play Monopoly. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/38 "2007-10-15T00:41:51Z")
> [@Sitnam](#): > > There’s just something visually satisfying about having a stack of bright orange $500’s that’ll be lost. [QUOTE=Barbarian] _Some_ folks are missing the point that Monopoly is supposed to be played by kids who don’t know any better [/QUOTE] And _some_ folks are missing the point that THE CLASSIC MONOPOLY GAME IS NOT, I REPEAT _NOT_, BEING DISCONTINUED. Sorry I had to shout, but I don’t know if my point got across the first two times. ---
**Author:** ![Tenebras](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/977dab/32.png) [@Tenebras](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenebras)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/39 "2007-10-15T02:08:37Z")
So you’re saying we won’t be able to buy Monopoly anymore? I think we should start a letter writing campaign to save Monopoly. Trust busting, for the loss. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2007, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636/40 "2007-10-15T02:25:11Z")
[QUOTE=Tenebras] So you’re saying we won’t be able to buy Monopoly anymore? I think we should start a letter writing campaign to save Monopoly. Trust busting, for the loss. [/QUOTE] How can you misread something so simply written? **THE CLASSIC MONOPOLY “NUMBER NINE” GAME HAS BEEN A PARKER BROTHERS MAINSTAY SINCE 1935. HASBRO HAS NO PLANS TO TAKE THE GAME OF THE MARKET, AND IT IS IN NO DANGER OF BEING DISCONTINUED ANYTIME SOON.** (I actually made a mistake- the “speed die” is optional and comes in a different edition of the game.) Or to put it simpler: MONOPOLY LIVES! Let Hasbro themselves [tell you:](http://hasbro.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/hasbro.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1385&p_created=1153935129&p_sid=bFxZfcOi&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NTAmcF9wcm9kcz0xMTUsMCZwX2NhdHM9JnBfcHY9MS4xMTU7Mi51MCZwX2N2PSZwX3BhZ2U9Mg**&p_li=&p_topview=1) > [@](#): > > Why are you eliminating the money from the Monopoly game? > The classic Monopoly game has been a family favorite for over 70 years and will continue to be a favorite for generations to come. It will also continue to include money. > > The Monopoly Electronic Banking edition has just been released in the US and it includes the debit payment system instead of cash. > > While the new Monopoly Electronic Banking edition features the properties from the Monopoly Here and Now edition, the Monopoly Here & Now Edition does not contain the debit card. (This also tells me that only the British Here and Now has the debit card.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monopoly-is-going-cashless/422636.md?page=3)