Wii Game Review: Monopoly Streets

Monopoly Streets

Developer: Nintendo

Released: October 25, 2010

ABOUT:

Monopoly Streets reinvigorates the classic game of fortune in a whole new format. Explore the streets of your favorite town as you journey from the cheap motels of Baltic Avenue to the ritzy Boardwalk suites and more. Watch your fortunes rise and fall as your player headquarters change from a luxurious mansion to a dilapidated hut – and back, if you’re lucky. Feeling competitive? Use your street smarts to auction off your properties and break your rivals’ banks, or even challenge players worldwide in exciting online play. You set the standards with the opportunity to set and save house rules – play longer, shorter or whatever way you want. Play in classic game mode, explore new game twists in Monopoly City and Monument City or download extra themed boards and tokens online for changing adventures that keep you passing “Go” over and over again. Jump into the excitement of this classic game but watch out – once you reach the top, there’s nowhere to go but back down.

Key Features:

• Experience Mr. Monopoly’s world at an interactive, 3D street level in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the beloved Monopoly game
• Add houses to your properties and watch as high-rent districts sprout mansions and lavish hotels
• Occupy your own property headquarters; watch it rise to luxurious splendor or fall into a dilapidated ruin in tune with your fortunes
• Add competition to the game by auctioning properties with your friends – snatch a great deal or try to break your rival’s bank
• Play the way you remember with classic game board modes offering a nostalgic glimpse into the past, or explore all-new Monopoly and Monument Cities
• Establish and save house rules to play longer or shorter based on your own schedule
• Hop online to challenge players for your shot at fame and earn a spot on local, national and world leaderboards
• Download fun extras online, including themed boards and tokens

MY THOUGHTS:

My husband is a huge Monopoly fan.  Since having our two boys, we really don’t have time or the space to set up (and leave) a Monopoly board game.  It usually takes us two nights at least to finish a game.  We now play on our Nintendo Wii when we get the chance and what is awesome about the new Monopoly Streets game is that there are so many different game boards available and different ways to play.  For example, my husband and I choose Speed Die which everyone starts with a little extra money and a third dice.  The third dice adds a fun flair of adding in a number, Mr. Monopoly option or Bus option.  There is also the Official Monopoly version, Short Game, Bull Market, Jackpot, and Fast Deal.  So you can only choose from a fun board design but also change up the game version!  And yes if you are like us and have your own House Rules, you can also change those up like the Income and Luxury Tax fees, Free Parking payouts, and more!

By playing more and more Monopoly, you can unlock items such as new boards and tokens.  It gives a great motivation to keep playing!  I will say we had more fun probably then playing the classic game because the colors and designs are amazing.  As you play you actually go around the game board and see the properties and buildings.  You can buy houses and hotels just as you normally would,as well as trading with other players.  We did have a problem trading with one of the computer players, he just didn’t want to trade!  Overall though my husband and I had so much fun and have decided to play at least once a week or so, it is something nice we can do together to unwind and I think it will be fun when we have friends over to play too!

BUY IT: Look for “Monopoly Streets” wherever video games are sold or check it out on Amazon for $29.99 (Wii).

Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: I was sent this game to review. My opinion remains my own. Please see my Disclosure Policy.