--- title: Monopoly for Millennials Prompts Mixed Reactions description: The latest edition of the iconic board game from Hasbro is drawing flak from the generation of people it is supposed to appeal to. canonical: https://time.com/5455376/millennial-monopoly/ author: Casey Quackenbush article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-11-15T05:31:14.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T07:56:01.425Z og:title: Monopoly for Millennials Prompts Mixed Reactions og:description: "Forget real estate. 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You can't afford it anyway." twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8e22c9c0d646e218/69893f36e76ad25b5d633845/gettyimages-157727571.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Monopoly for Millennials Is Here and People Are Not That Happy About It by [Casey Quackenbush](https://time.com/author/casey-quackenbush/) ## Casey Quackenbush Nov 15, 2018 5:31 AM UTC  Durham, England - December 31, 2011: Two dice on the CHANCE space on the British version of the Parker Brothers board game of Monopoly. Parker Brothers, a subsidiary of Hasbro, has produced the game since 1935\. It is the most successful board game in history. Durham, England - December 31, 2011: Two dice on the CHANCE space on the British version of the Parker Brothers board game of Monopoly. Parker Brothers, a subsidiary of Hasbro, has produced the game since 1935\. It is the most successful board game in history.Getty Images by [Casey Quackenbush](https://time.com/author/casey-quackenbush/) ## Casey Quackenbush Nov 15, 2018 5:31 AM UTC Monopoly, the timeless game about owning property, has a new edition targeting the people infamous for their inability to do so: [Millennials](http://time.com/247/millennials-the-me-me-me-generation/). Hasbro, the maker of the board game, has unveiled a new edition called Monopoly for Millennials, a twist on the original apparently targeted at the generation of people born between 1981-1996. On the cover of new edition, Rich Uncle Pennybags dons earphones, sunglasses, and a “participation” medal while taking a selfie. Below, the game’s tagline reads: “Forget real estate. You can’t afford it anyway.” “Money doesn’t always buy a great time, but experiences, whether they’re good — or weird — last forever,” reads the game’s description. So rather than collect cash and real estate, as in traditional versions, players collect experiences such as dining at a vegan bistro or doing a meditation retreat—or simply staying in their parents’ basement. “Adulting is hard. You deserve a break from the rat race!” the blurb adds. Game pieces include a crying emoji and a hashtag. But the game has drawn mixed reactions. Many millennials are offended while others find it hilarious and jeer at any negative reaction as a classic instance of millennials being coddled. > [](https://twitter.com/reggieaqui/status/1062717044074807297) Others find the jokes overdone and point to the [massive levels](http://time.com/money/5245284/for-a-huge-chunk-of-millennials-net-worth-has-tanked-in-the-last-3-years/) of student debt burdening many young adults. > [](https://twitter.com/TechnicallyRon/status/993236568910585859) > [](https://twitter.com/EmilyRoehler/status/1062124679605800960) > [](https://twitter.com/Heygood4U/status/1062354582293151747) Hasbro stood by its decision to make the game, saying that some of its staff were millennials, according to a [statement](http://fortune.com/2018/11/14/millennials-tell-hasbro-just-how-insulting-monopoly-for-millennials-really-is/) given to Fortune. “We created Monopoly for Millennials to provide fans with a lighthearted game that allows Millennials to take a break from real life and laugh at the relatable experiences and labels that can sometimes be placed on them … Whether you are a lifestyle vlogger, emoji lover or you make your ‘side hustle’ selling vegan candles, Monopoly for Millennials is for you!” The game is available at [Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Monopoly-for-Millennials-Board-Game-Ages-8/311429770) for $19.82. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5455376/millennial-monopoly/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5455376/millennial-monopoly/"},"headline":"Monopoly for Millennials Is Here and People Are Not That Happy About It","datePublished":"2018-11-15T05:31:14.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T07:56:01.425Z","description":"\"Forget real estate. 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