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The impact of digitalization on the perception of the classic board game — why has “Monopoly”

Creation date: Oct 13, 2025 10:39am     Last modified date: Oct 13, 2025 10:39am   Last visit date: Nov 30, 2025 12:43pm
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Oct 13, 2025  ( 1 post, 2 replies latest Oct 26, 2025 )  
10/13/2025
10:39am
Thomas Liii (barryb2134)


You know, I started thinking about this after seeing how many versions of Monopoly now exist online. I used to play the board game with my cousins every weekend when we were kids, and now I see the same excitement in people who play the digital versions on their phones. It’s kind of wild how a paper-and-dice game turned into a big name in iGaming. Do you think digitalization has changed the way people actually feel about Monopoly? Like, is it still the same family game, or more of a commercial iGaming product now? I feel like it’s lost some of its old-school charm but gained a whole new kind of audience.

10/22/2025
7:05am
Miller Grace (millergraceee515)

That’s an interesting thought. I’ve noticed the same thing — the digital versions definitely changed how people interact with Monopoly, but I wouldn’t say it’s a bad thing. The iGaming adaptations made it more dynamic and accessible, especially for younger players who never grew up with the physical board. There’s a really good explanation of this transition in https://www.theglobalstatistics.com/the-evolution-of-monopoly-into-modern-igaming/— it talks about how digital formats allowed the game to evolve while keeping its essence. I actually tried one of the Monopoly Live games, and it felt familiar yet more fast-paced. I guess that’s what happens when nostalgia meets modern tech.

10/26/2025
1:56pm
Emma Collins Collins (emma56)

I’m not into iGaming myself, but it’s fascinating how some games manage to stay relevant for so long. Monopoly seems to be one of those rare ones that can fit into any generation’s habits. My younger brother plays it online, and my parents still prefer the old cardboard version. It’s cool to see how one game can bridge such different ways of playing.