Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition Review – Intro 〓 :
Whether we like it or not, things are going cashless as world modernization takes place rapidly. This also applies to the Beloved Classic Monopoly Board Game we ever played before. Hasbro has just came up with the *New & Advanced* Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition that features an All-in-One Ultimate Banking Unit with Touch Technology that makes the game more contemporary, faster and more fun (by the way, it is cashless and no more Monopoly bank notes).
Who Would Buy This:
The recommended age range suggested by the manufacturers for this Monopoly set is 8 – 15 years old. Personally we would say 8+ as this is a fun family game for the young or old and Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Grandad and Grandma would all enjoy this game. In fact for the young, it is a great and fun way to learn about cashless banking, rents, properties buy/sell, auction-bidding, etc. This game is not just confined to family entertainment. It is also a great game to bond and play with your buddies or friends too.
This Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition comes with 1 Gameboard, 1 Ultimate Banking Unit, 4 Plastic Tokens, 22 Houses, 49 Cards (4 Bank, 22 Title Deed, 23 Event), 2 Dice and a Game Guide.
Things We Like About Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition:
The new updated banking unit keeps track of all transactions using a touch screen interface; all the property and chance cards have bar codes so you just scan the transaction. This makes for faster game play. It also does away with the banker and reduces the chance of players cheating…damn!
There are also new cards called ‘Life Events’ that have been introduced to the game and replaced the previous Chance and Community Chest cards of old. These can cause property prices to change and other financial changes that change the course of the game. This is made possible with the new banking unit.
We also liked the fact that though they had changed a lot of the features of the game they still had a ‘Go to Jail’ card!
Things We Did Not Like About Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition:
For those who grew up with the metal tokens and wads of cash to play with may find this game a little disappointing. But ultimately times have changed and Monopoly has had to keep up with modern technology to appeal to new players.
Is Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition Worth The Money?
With the modern ATM style banking unit and bar coded cards we think this is really good value for money. It’s a great family game and the modern technology used and the contemporary style should appeal to teenagers that were put off by the previous old school editions.
Where To Buy Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition?
Toy Shops, Board Game Shops and big online stores should stock this game.
Currently it is available at Amazon and eBay, you can check for their prices.
Final Thoughts For Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition:
Monopoly has got it right with this bar code reading banking unit and the new 21st Century ‘life event’ cards. The previous electronic version ended up slowing the game down and ruining the dynamics. This Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition is a faster version and a great game for all family members as well as for friends.
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