Monopoly City

Why Monopoly City Was a Sky-High Standout in 2009

In 2009, Monopoly City from Hasbro gave the world’s most famous board game a skyscraper-sized makeover. Designed for players aged 8 and up, this revamped edition offered faster gameplay, 3D building pieces, and an entirely new strategy layer that made it feel fresh—even for longtime fans.

Instead of just buying streets and houses, players in Monopoly City could build towers, schools, parks, prisons, and sewage plants. These new structures impacted property value, creating strategic dilemmas and surprising twists. You could boost your own property’s worth—or sabotage your opponents’ by building something unpleasant next door.

New Rules, New Buildings, Same Monopoly Thrills

Monopoly City introduced a 3D skyline with physical pieces that brought the board to life. It also replaced the classic paper money with an electronic unit, speeding up play and adding a modern feel. The balance of luck and strategy remained, but the city-building twist kept every game unpredictable.

Parents enjoyed the updated pace and family-friendly competition, while kids loved the interactive construction elements. The game also included chance cards and zoning restrictions to mix things up even more.

A Modern Classic with Sky-High Ambitions

Monopoly City earned a well-deserved place on our Top 10 Christmas Toys of 2009 list by refreshing a timeless game without losing its soul. It was Monopoly—but vertical, and far more tactical.

If you’re browsing through must-have Christmas toys that put a bold spin on tradition, this towering edition is still worth a spot on the shelf.

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Featured on our Top 10 Christmas Toys 2009 list
Released by Hasbro
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