--- 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: 2026-10-13T08:06:20.338Z og:title: Monopoly for Millennials Prompts Mixed Reactions og:description: "Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway." og:url: https://time.com/5455376/millennial-monopoly/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8e22c9c0d646e218/69893f36e76ad25b5d633845/gettyimages-157727571.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 3017 og:image:height: 1697 og:image:alt: Monopoly Chance - Question mark, concept og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Monopoly for Millennials Prompts Mixed Reactions twitter:description: "Forget real estate. You can't afford it anyway." twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8e22c9c0d646e218/69893f36e76ad25b5d633845/gettyimages-157727571.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 video:duration: 01:20 video:published: 2018-11-15 section: business topics: Monopoly for Millennials, Hasbro, millennial stereotypes, student debt, real estate affordability, online reactions, board game marketing, generational humor genre: news, consumer news tones: humorous, critical, light, playful emotions: amusement (medium), frustration (low), defensiveness (low) sentiment: neutral audience: millennials, consumers, board game fans, marketing professionals people: Rich Uncle Pennybag organizations: Hasbro, Walmart products: Monopoly for Millennials transcript_source: automatic transcription transcript_reviewed: not applicable ---  # Monopoly for Millennials Is Here and People Are Not That Happy About It > Sponsored content. 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Hasbro is standing by its new version of Monopoly for Millennials, despite the fact that many millennials are not loving it._ Description, summary, key points, chapters, key quotes, questions and transcript, where present, were produced automatically from the video or its captions and were not reviewed. ## Summary Hasbro defends its new Monopoly for Millennials edition, which has drawn mixed reactions from millennials. The game's tagline and collectible experiences, such as staying in a parent's basement or attending a music festival, are described. Online reactions are shown, ranging from amused to critical, including a suggestion that proceeds go to student debt relief. Hasbro's statement calls the game a light-hearted break from real life. ## Key points - Hasbro is standing by its new Monopoly for Millennials despite many millennials not loving it. (00:00) - The edition takes its name from the generation born between 1981 and 1996, with Rich Uncle Pennybag wearing a participation medal on the cover. (00:07) - The tagline reads, Forget real estate, you can't afford it anyway. (00:16) - On Walmart's website the game sells for under $20, and players collect experiences like staying on a friend's couch or going to a farmer's market. (00:20) - Some online users found the negative reaction itself funny, calling millennials being offended by the game so millennial. (00:35) - Others felt the game was unfair, with one person suggesting proceeds should go to student debt relief. (00:43) - Hasbro described the game as light-hearted, letting millennials laugh at relatable experiences and labels placed on them. (01:00) - Hasbro said the game is for lifestyle vloggers, emoji lovers, and people who sell vegan candles as a side hustle. (01:11) ## Chapters - [00:00 to 00:35] Hasbro's new Millennial Monopoly and its design. Hasbro stands by the edition, which uses a generational name, a participation-medal Rich Uncle Pennybag, a tagline, and millennial-themed experiences sold at Walmart. - [00:35 to 01:20] Online reactions and Hasbro's response. Social media users react with humor and criticism, and Hasbro defends the game as a light-hearted break from real life. ## Key quotes - [00:16] interviewer: "Forget real estate, you can't afford it anyway." - [00:39] online user: "Millennials being offended by the new monopoly for millennials is so millennial" - [00:45] online user: "Hopefully they'll be donating the proceeds to student debt relief" - [01:11] Hasbro: "whether you're a lifestyle vlogger, emoji lover, or you make your side hustle selling vegan candles, Monopoly for Millennials is for you." ## Questions this video answers - Why is Hasbro releasing a Monopoly edition for millennials? [00:07] - What experiences do players collect in Monopoly for Millennials? [00:20] - How much does Monopoly for Millennials sell for at Walmart? [00:20] - How have people online reacted to the new edition? [00:35] - How does Hasbro defend the game? [01:00] by [Casey Quackenbush](https://time.com/author/casey-quackenbush/) ## Casey Quackenbush Nov 15, 2018 5:31 AM UTC Hasbro is standing by its new version of Monopoly for Millennials, despite the fact that many millennials are not loving it. 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":"2026-10-13T08:06:20.338Z","description":"\"Forget real estate. 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