Have little ones who enjoy breaking the rules? Then they’re going to be smitten with this wonderful news from Hasbro.
The toy company just announced that it will offer a Monopoly Cheaters Edition—a must-buy for tykes who cut corners and insist on victory. Stealing from the bank and opting out of rent were once frowned upon but now highly encouraged. Talk about a change of pace.
“We've finally decided to embrace our less-than-honest fans by encouraging them to partake in those iconic (yet sometimes unspoken) Monopoly moments that occur during family game nights,” Jonathan Berkowitz, senior vice president of Hasbro gaming said in a statement, according to Insider.
Considering a recent study from Hasbro unveiled that nearly half of players look to take a few shortcuts to help their status in the game, it seems like this will be a welcomed board game to add to the shelf. This super sneaky version of the classic definitely turns the Monopoly we all know on its head. There is no designated banker, removing hotels from others’ property is totally legit and players don’t have to pay fellow competitors what they’re owed. It’s every man for himself, these days.
If you’re looking to spice up those family board game nights, be on the lookout for the Cheaters Edition release, which is set for some time this fall, Metro reports.
Best of luck—you’re going to need it.
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