I really like this newer version of Monopoly. It moves quickly and is fun. If you like playing Monopoly, you will like this version.

Great fun for the kids to buy properties that they know of and some of them they have actually been too.
Good for counting skills and recognizing the 1 million number. Was enough like the original only updated.
Had such a great time playing forgot about the time.

I kind of like the classic version of Monopoly. In the Here and Now edition everything is more pricey but you get more money to start with - this is where I don't like it - You are put in a bad situation because you are handling too many pieces of monopoly money.

The new design of the board is nice and attractive. Also the metal pieces are a plus.

Monopoly is a great game and I love it! only bad thing is it takes a LONG time to finish the game.

Compared to the original version, this version is more colorful, attractive and unlike the plain board of the classic monopoly this one is better in terms of its pictures, and color.
For those who do not own a monopoly: This is a great version to get especially when the price is not significantly higher than the classic. You will love the colors.
OH I almost forgot... the modern attractions/ property is great also! Instead of the old properties (which some do not exist anymore) you get modern places such as Times Square, Fenway Park, and JFK airport.

Played this with 3 college age students and had a blast. Like the updated tokens and the realistic dollar amounts! Only problem was it came without ANY MONEY.......had to return and buy at local store to play when we wanted...........OOPS!

I like the new updated version of the game, and I agree with the comments about the money, but in all honesty it is the same as the old game...they are just in thousands and millions now. The money is the same color as the traditional version. 10000 is the dollar...50000 is the five...100000 is the ten...200000 is the twenty.....500000 is the fifty....1mill is the hundred.....5mill is the 500.

My mom has issues with the money too, but she is learning. Actually...you just add like 4 zeros to each property to get it in the Here and Now price.

I really love the game though and my only complaint is that Texas has such cheap properties...What's up with that? Well, at least Houston Beat Dallas...that is a state thing and obviously not important. Anyway, it was fun seeing all the new places, and actually encourages me to visit them....

They really should make a global version though....They may just have issues with what country..city....whatever would take the spot of Boardwalk...that could vary between countries though, if they sell monopoly in other countries...

Great for kids of all ages!

My family just loves this "up to date" game. It's fun dealing with such large amounts of money. Monopoly always seems to know how to put a new twist on an old favorite. We have Disney Monopoly, Eloise Monopoly Junior and the Here and Now edition. Very fun!

This new version is a lot of fun, but takes a few plays to get used to. You use large sums of money to buy favorite vacation destinations from across the U.S. The utilities got an update to internet and cell phone providers, and the trains are now airports. It is a fun updated version, but the classic will always be a favorite.

Imagine this: ice-covered streets, no computer or television access and a pack of snowbound teens. This game literally saved the day. They played it for hours. Then they played it again the next day...and a week later. It has come in handy more times than I can say.

How and why this appeals to them more than traditional MOnopoly is not totally clear but here are some key factors:
1. It is a total revamp of the old MOnopoly

2. The cost of living increased 10,0000 fold. There are some different types of cards and new businesses such as Starbucks, Laptop computers and othe items are included. Whatever the reason, any board game that keeps groups of teens safely inside in cold weather and having hours of fun is a major plus!

We bought this in order to start a new tradition for our 11 year daughter on Family Fun Night. It is neat, updated version. We miss the "kitty" on "FREE PARKING" with the new version. But, the money amounts are more realistic than the original and there are airports, instead of railroads. The Community Chest and Chance haven't changed much, except for money amounts.

The utilities are now internet services. Luxury tax is now income tax.

Some of the updated playing pieces are a Labradoodle, New Balance tennis shoe, airplane, Starbuck's mug, laptop and cellphone.

We find it annoying that you have to separate the money before putting the game up. It won't fit in the box when it is still in the bankers plastic area.

Overall, we think this is still a great game, maybe even better than the original~!

Its a good change from the classic version.

Pros:-
-Millions and Billions of dollars transacted , so it does improve calculations.
-New and Modern places. (Times Square, White House , Hollywood)
-Better Houses and Hotels
-Innovative tokens.

Cons:-
-Those who are used to the classical game might find the transition difficult but onces used to this , you will love this one.

Monopoly is monopoly. It's always fun, and the updated version makes it even more so.

Would be better if they had kept the old-time quality. Metal playing pieces...

I really like this new twist on an old favorite. My children, 13 and 6 enjoy playing this game immensely. The pieces are fun and recognisable such as Starbucks, McDonalds Fries, New Balance shoes, a jet, etc. The places are also recognisable such as Times Square and Wakiki Beach. The game concept is pretty much the same, with the spaces having the same function as the original Monopoly. The only part we really found confusing was the money part. Especially when you are having to pay 10% tax, or mortgage several properties. It can get confusing with dealing with millions at a time. I wished they had kept the money part the same as the original, as millions of dollars at a time serve no purpose.

I got this game free with my purchase and thought I would give it away for a gift. My son asked to keep it, and I am so glad he did! We really had a great time playing! It seemed so much less "cluttered" as we played due to the way they designed the new game. My kids were even noting places and we had great conversations about the different locations that they had on the board. I would definitely recommend this game even if you already have the older version like we do!

This is a standard monopoly game; and while every monopoly game has a theme or twist to it, I have found this version to be extremely educational. Not only do prices, interest, and income finally reflect the new milenimum, but also the player pieces and property names.

As an owner of over 30 monopoly sets, I've played some pretty bad versions. The here & now edition is not one of them. I enjoyed the national locations rather than confinement to a single city that I've never been to. The updated tokens are great, too. I did find myself wondering why PB didn't decided to go global with the locations, though, as the current economy is so globally dependent... Doesn't really detract from the game, though.

One problem I had (and the only reason this gets 4 stars) is that the money was cumbersome if you're very used to the classic denominations. All of my sets except this one use the standard 1-5-10-20-50-100-500 scheme, whether it's dollars, galactic credits, hobbit money, whatever. Switching to large money values is great, but I think they should have at least left the 1-5-etc scheme, so the money could have been $1000, $5000, $10000 etc. This would help tie the old versions with the updated-ness of the new version, allowing a connection between those of us who have been playing the classic sets for years and the people who are just starting.

Overall, nicely executed idea that could have used a bit more globalization and more familiar money.

I really love monopoly because its fun and educational at the same time. I mean, I can add, subtract, multiply and divide in my head so much faster because I played this game so much. The thing is. I dont really play anymore. I bought it because I kind of collect different editions of monopoly now. You should definitely get on if you are intersested.

This game is much more relevant than ever before. The prices are higher, the penalties are different and the properties are brand new. As a Texan, I was sad to see Texas Stadium be one of the cheaper properties but oh well. It was still very cool to see Texas represented.

The game play is much the same as you'd expect from Monopoly. In that respect, nothing's really changed. But the updated costs and what not really do make the game more interesting. It's 2 million for this or 500,000 for that. This not only allows you to pretend to be a millionaire. It also allows my 9 year old to practice his math with bigger numbers. Games are fun... family time is fun... learning is fun. Monopoly here and now gives you all of that and more!

The up-dated Monopoly had to come some time, and this made a great game still great to play. I am still a fan of the original, but I enjoy this version too.

I have to agree with some comments about the money being harder to use, and that is true. However, I think it is a minor problem. The extra zeros on all the denominations make things a bit tough to work out, but this is something one gets used to when they play it a few times. The modern highrise buildings, (rather than houses and hotels), are a great little touch, allowing you to build "up" rather than across.

The new locations are great, and the new up-dated pieces are fun. Being made of metal, they are very durable too. The board folds in quarters, which is pretty common these days, (rather than in half with some of the older designs).

Overall, this is a great version of Monopoly and adds something to the experience. Although I would not abandon the original version for it, it is a great game.

I don't know why they didn't make the board simply fold in half. The money holder and plastic hotel/pieces holder is really chintzy, and it's very hard to put everything away when you're done. This game isn't cheap, so they could have taken a bit of extra thought so the game could be put away more effectively. Otherwise a fun updated version of Monopoly that my kids can identify a lot more with, and the money amounts make a lot more sense. I could have done without the product placement in the game pieces though.

I got this for my adult son who gets together with friends for game nights. He loved this modern version. It's really a great concept with all the new pieces.

This game is a break from the traditional Monopoly game, I like the new spaces and the landmarks from around the Nation. I couldn't help notice a few things that I would have done differently:
1.Make the paper money larger for ease of handling
2.A lazy susan for the deed cards (like in Monopoly Deluxe Edition)
3 The game board be folded in 2 sections instead of 4 (less creases)
4. make the tokens larger (my friend has big fingers had a hard time moving his token)
Other than this i have to say that the game was still fun and challenging, and really cool to land on known landmarks instead of the traditional street names.
If anything grab this game and leave it wrapped as a collector item (as it was a limited edition!

Overall great product and fun to play. I am still a fan of the original, but it is noce to see the new twists and turns. I would have liked to see a better correlation of some of the properties (geographic or otherwise) instead of being the "most popular are the most expensive". As others have said the money is sometimes hard to keep track of with all the zero's. I do enjoy it still.

Have played the game for over 50 years and this version was a refreshing change. Unfortunately, the increased dollar amounts were frustrating for my young kids (that are just learning addition, money, etc.) as making change, buying properties, etc. seemed way more complex to them. They like the old version with 1's, 5's, 10's, etc. - they didn't enjoy this version as much as I did. That's the only reason it keeps me from giving it 5 stars.

Monopoly Here & Now Edition renewed my interest in Monopoly. It uses modern landmarks such as Disney World and Las Vegas for properties, and the currency is in thousands and millions instead of hundreds. The Chance and Community Chest cards are updated, as are the game pieces. The game pieces include a laptop, cell phone, hybrid car, labradoodle, jet plane, and Starbucks coffee. I still enjoy the classic Monopoly game, but this game puts a new spin on an old favorite.

This game is super! I could play it all day. There are airports instead of railroads, cell phone and internet service are the utilities, and the monetary value is in millions! Avaliable for purchase are things like Disney World, Golden Gate Bridge, White House, Fenway Park, and, the new boardwalk, Times Square.

All of the properties were selected by US citizens. Votes were cast regionally for a landmark to represent the area. The properties were placed around the board in order of percent of regional population that voted for it over other things.

We didn't receive 2 game peices, the Labradoodle and also the airplane. We have tried to call the 888 # provided but it is always busy, any time day or night. We also felt the board itself is too busy with too many graphics, should be simpler. Not jazzed about the loosing the banker tray as well. It was much easier to use with the old design. It is a great concept though, and it's about time the basic game got updated.

Surprisingly our video game guru son (age 12) picked this. We had a nice time playing it. (There is a short play version...but we didn't see that until we had already began) It took us 4 hours to complete, but we did it. You play with BIG MONEY bills, not $5 & $10 like when we were kids. With the exception of the McD's fries, all of the new tokens are cool

My Nephew wanted this game so I went on-line and ordered. None of the area stores carried it. He was happy when I gave to him. Then my son got the same exact game from his job and I was tempted to return it, but I have decided to keep it for myself. I have the original Monopoly game and the kids play with it - so now I have a newer edition for myself. Yippee!

This "Here and Now" edition of Monopoly was on my granddaughter's Christmas Wish List and the entire family has been playing the game since. It's such great fun to be a billionaire instead of the old-fashioned millionaire, land at popular airports rather than outdated railroads, and visit well-known cities and places, like Hollywood, Kennedy Space Center, Times Square, Golden Gate Bridge, etc. Grandmas like me talk about the older names, the younger ones discuss the new places, and we all get an education. Also, what fun the new playing pieces are!

We have enjoyed this atleast once a week since xmas!! 11 year old boy LOVES it!! thinks its pretty cool to own more realestate that his ole mom!
the best monopoly game Iv ever played!!

It's fun to play Monopoly with modern tokens (i.e. Razr phone and laptop computer) and large currency bills. The only thing I don't like is the board folding into fourths instead of in half. It makes too many creases in the board, so it doesn't lay as flat as it should.

Our family enjoyed this game so much! We just love the new, up to date version. The ages of my family range from 19 years old to 49 years old. We love the new Monopoly!

While the Monopoly concept doesn't change in this version, the updates to the properties is great. There are no more railroads, just airports. Using the shoe as a game piece is replaced by a laptop. Actually knowing the properties you're playing for makes the game a fun time for friends and family.

We bought several of these new Monopoly games for relatives for Christmas. I was intrigued by the new playing pieces and thought it would give our grandkids a kick to play with a computer piece or a Starbucks cup. I am not sure if the kids liked the new look or not, but the adults did! We especially liked the new properties ( I bought part of Las Vegas and the White House!) and the new rental amounts. It blew my mind to have to pay millions in rent....which finally resulted in losing to my grand son, to whom this was not such a big deal.
I would highly recommend this new version of Monopoly to anyone who loves the game. You too can be an inside trader or own Times Square!

Often the "sequel" to anything is a disappointment, but with this new Monopoly it's a nice surprise. It's truly current in the playing pieces, the properties and the money amounts. It's still a great family game. It's like someone put new canvas on your favorite pair of shoes, but only the outside is changed, the inside is as comfortable as ever. I'd highly reccommend this game. It's become our new family favorite!