Best Monopoly Special Editions

Within a year of the Monopoly game’s release in the US, 35,000 copies of the game were being made evert week. Their momentum hasn't slowed, as the game continues to sell at a rapid fire pace and make millions each year. The popular board game is so well known that it has been transformed into unique editions, and with games based on A Christmas Story, Star Wars, and World of Warcraft, there is one for fans of every genre. The current iteration of the traditional version of the game was first published by Parker Brothers in 1935. Subtitled "The Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game," the game is named after the economic concept of monopoly—the domination of a market by a single entity.

Since the board game was first commercially sold in the 1930s, it has become a part of popular world culture, having been locally licensed in more than 103 countries and printed in more than 37 languages. However, once you have played Monopoly several times and mastered a strategy, the game can lose its allure. The wide variety of special edition games keep the fan favorite conceptually intact while adding just enough variety to keep things interesting.

Celebrate the long life of one of America’s favorite board games with the 80th Anniversary special edition. This celebratory version of the fast-trading property game includes game pieces from the 1930s, when the game first surfaced, all the way to the 2000s, showcasing the evolution of the classic game. A retro board and cards give adults nostalgia for the first time they touched the game, while the youger generations can gain an appreciation for the long existance of the game. A game for all ages, the 80th anniversary edition is a great choice for generations who love to play games together.

Just as A Christmas Story should be a staple in every home each holiday season, the Monopoly special edition game modeled after the classic and hilarious Christmas film should be a staple in every home. Buy, sell, and trade momentos from the film, such as Randy’s Snowsuit and a Hubcap Full of Nuts as you and your family relive the most unforgettable and laughable scenes from A Christmas Story. Grab your pink bunny suit, light up the room with your leg lamp, and be sure to keep your tongue away from any frozen poles as you advance towards GO! and create a game night full of memories.

Playing a board game should relieve you of the stresses of life, but travel into a world of magic, myth, and legendary adventure as you play the World of Warcraft Collector's Edition of Monopoly. Dive into one of the greatest video games by controlling Azeroth, buying the Twilight Highlands and much more in board game form. Paying homage to the video version, the Chance and Community Chest cards also take on the theme of World of Warcraft. The Collector’s Edition is a great game for a video gamer who loves board games.

Doctor Who, which started production in 1963, is one of the most successful and long-lived sci-fi series on television. Bring the show to life with the 50th Anniversary Monopoly Special Edition. Travel through the iconic episodes, such as "A Good Man Goes to War," "Genesis of the Daleks," "The Poison Sky," and "Omega" as you buy, sell and trade throughout the game. Pass the Daleks and collect $200 as you play with game pieces that portray important elements of the show, including a recorder, celery, an umbrella, and a screwdriver. And don’t worry, this special edition isn’t favoring one notorious Doctor over another; all 11 Doctors from the series are featured on the playing board!

Monopoly Millionaire challenges players to be the first to make a million dollars. Fortune, Chance, and Millionaire Lifestyle cards change your fortunes, but your strategy for buying properties and building houses and hotels impact you just as greatly. Up the ante on an old favorite with this unique special edition.

Any Jurassic World fan will love to buy, sell, and trade the dinosaurs and attractions from the film in the Jurassic World Monopoly edition. The game features collectible tokens, Jurassic World money, and a custom Jurassic World dinosaur. Whether you love the Jurassic World films or you just love dinosaurs, this game is a great spin on a traditional favorite.

The Here and Now edition of Monopoly lets players own favorite US cities, from Seattle to New York to Denver, as voted by fans. Players race around the board to collect passport stamps from the cities they visit. The first player to fill their passport wins. Including four iconic tokens, the Statue of Liberty, a baseball glove, a trolley, and a cowboy hat, this game is sure to inspire the travel bug in any player. It is also a quicker game than many other editions, making it perfect for the busy family.

Star Wars Monopoly enables players to choose the Rebel or Empire side, with the mission of conquering planets and building bases to dominate the universe. Players must pay rent when they land on your planets, and Force cards will alter your destiny. If the force is with you, you may be the winner when all planets are conquered.

Combine your favorite timeless board game with the horror hit The Walking Dead. Players compete not only for property, but for the resources they need to fortify these resources and stay alive. The Walking Dead Monopoly game features six collectible The Walking Dead-themed tokens, optional speed play, and a fight to the finish. Whether the living or the undead will triumph depends on both skill and luck.

Take your financial battle into a world of intrigue, valor, and betrayal. The Game of Thrones Collector's Edition of Monopoly comes complete with custom Game of Thrones packaging, a stunning and unique game design, and hand-sculpted tokens inspired by the show. Traditional aspects of the game, such as the Chance and Community Chest cards, have been transformed into the show-specific cards of Valar Morghulis and The Iron Throne. Houses and Hotels are Custom Villages ann Keeps, while each area of the board belongs to a house: Lannister, Stark, Targaryen, and Baratheon.