Hasbro has once again surprised the fans of Monopoly by unveiling yet another version of the popular board game that is perfect for those who hate short matches.
While Hasbro has released plenty of unique Monopoly versions in recent years, none can compete with their ‘Longest Game Ever’ when it comes to the time one has to invest in it to win.
“Think the original Monopoly game takes forever to play? It’s got nothing over this edition of the Monopoly game! Longest…Monopoly game…ever,” the advertisement of the $19.99 board game reads.
“Even bankruptcy won’t get a player out of this Monopoly game! The game doesn’t end until someone owns every single property — and there are 3 versions of each in this board game.
“Believe us when we say it’s long. It has 66 properties. And there is only one die; no more doubles. So sit back and get ready for a long time to get around the board.”
The longest version of Monopoly ever follows just months after Hasbro has come under fire after unveiling a version that promotes ‘businesswomen’ by giving female players more money at the start of the game than to their male rivals.
In addition, the controversial game pays women more than men each time they pass the ‘GO,’ as it is the “first-ever game in the Monopoly franchise that celebrates women trailblazers” according to Hasbro.
“Collect 240 salary as you pass GO, if you’re a man collect 200,” the instructions of the game read.
While some people have praised the company for addressing the issue of the gender wage gap, others have quickly criticized Hasbro and accused them of promoting inequality.
On top of the higher salary, the female players of the game will also receive a $1,900 payout at the start of the game as opposed to a $1,500 payout that male players get.
As for the cover of the game, the cane-wielding mustache man was replaced with a professional-looking businesswoman. The game is advertised as “The first game where women make more than men.”
“Ms. Monopoly gives new meaning to the franchise, as properties are replaced by groundbreaking inventions and innovations made possible by women throughout history,” Hasbro description of the game reads.
“From inventions like WiFi to chocolate chip cookies, solar heating and space station batteries, Ms. Monopoly celebrates everything from scientific advancements to everyday accessories – all invented by women.
“Ms. Monopoly was created to inspire everyone, young and old as it spotlights women who have challenged the status quo.”
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