The best Monopoly games and variants⎇ 2026

Looking for a really good Monopoly variant⎇? We have selected and compared almost 200 Monopoly variants and editions for you.

What is Monopoly anyway?

Monopoly is a game in which players move around the board by rolling the dice and thereby buy, trade or develop properties with houses and hotels. When opponents land on other players properties, the owning player collects rent. Owning all the plots of a group or color increases the rent. The ultimate goal is to have the most money and bankrupt all opponents.

Hype about Monopoly

The Monopoly games are the most commercially successful and one of the oldest game franchises in the United States. The family of games are mostly re-themed versions of the original Monopoly game. The original game was released in 1933, and new Monopoly variants and re-themed editions are still released almost every year.

List of best Monopoly variants⎇ 2026

In our research, the following 30 best Monopoly games 2026 came up:

This list was last updated on June 20, 2026. There's also a print version for this list .
  1. Monopoly Deal Card Game

    Monopoly Deal Card Game

    Monopoly Deal Card Game is a fast-paced, strategy card game based on the classic Monopoly board game. It offers an addictive experience where players aim to collect property sets while navigating through various challenges and strategic choices.

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    2–5 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
  2. Monopoly Gamer

    Monopoly Gamer

    Players take on the role of beloved Nintendo characters such as Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi, or Donkey Kong in a Monopoly game with a Nintendo twist. Instead of using standard game pieces, each character has unique special abilities, and players earn points by buying properties, collecting coins, and defeating bosses. The player with the highest score wins after facing Bowser at the end.

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    2–4 45–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  3. Monopoly Deal

    Monopoly Deal

    Experience quick fun with card laying and stealing! Enjoy the rollercoaster excitement of Monopoly in just 15 minutes. Gather complete sets of properties to win in this "Lite" version of the Monopoly Deal card game, designed for 2 to 3 players with 52 cards, including forced purchase cards, property sets, wildcards, action cards, and money cards.

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    2–3 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 21 € above the best price
    26 € at Amazon*
  4. Monopoly Gamer: Sonic The Hedgehog

    Monopoly Gamer: Sonic The Hedgehog

    Players can move around the board as Sonic, Tails, Amy, or Knuckles, buying iconic locations like Planet Wisp and Rooftop Run. They will drop and collect rings while earning Chaos Emeralds and Chao tokens. Each character has unique powers, and passing Go triggers a boss battle against Dr. Eggman for more emeralds.

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    2–4 45–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  5. Monopoly Arcade: Pac-Man

    Monopoly Arcade: Pac-Man

    The creators of Monopoly have taken the classic format in a new direction with Monopoly Arcade: Pac-Man. Players can relive their gaming experiences as they race around the board to buy, sell, or steal levels while playing Pac-Man on the retro console. Each time a player passes Go, they get to play a mini round of Pac-Man to collect points, and the player with the most points at the end wins!

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    2–4 90 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    22 € at Amazon*
  6. Monopoly Jackpot

    Monopoly Jackpot

    This is not to be confused with the handheld Monopoly Jackpot, which is a portable, battery-operated slot machine. The twist of the classic property game allows players to activate a spinner when landing on a fortune space or rolling the luck symbol on the dice. This spinner can reward the player with money, lead them to bankruptcy, or send them to jail.

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    2–4 30–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  7. Monopoly: One Piece Edition
    2–6 60–180 min 5+ Immediately playable
  8. Monopoly: Rick and Morty

    Monopoly: Rick and Morty

    Join Rick, Morty, and the Smith family on their quest for victory by buying, selling, and trading locations from the multiverse, including the Cromulon Dimension, Gazorpazorp, and the planet Squanch. Collect items like Flooble Cranks, Gooble Boxes, custom Flurbo currency, and much more!

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    2–6 40–60 min 17+ Immediately playable
    + 11 € above the best price
    50 € at Amazon*
  9. Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart

    Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart

    Players move around the board as characters like Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi, or Toad, purchasing iconic properties such as Bowser's Castle and Rainbow Road. They trigger Mario Kart Cup races, avoid banana peels, throw shells, and collect coins, while special abilities can be activated in certain spaces. The winner is determined by who has the highest score after the final race.

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    2–4 45–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  10. Monopoly: The Lord of The Rings Edition

    Monopoly: The Lord of The Rings Edition

    Protect the lands of Middle-earth from the armies of Mordor in this Monopoly edition inspired by the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Players can control the Ring to gain special powers, but the longer they hold it, the more dangerous it becomes. The player who possesses the Ring also moves a Ringwraith along a path towards Mount Doom, and if they lose or give away the Ring, the Tracker returns to the start.

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    2–6 8+ Immediately playable
  11. Monopoly Crooked Cash

    Monopoly Crooked Cash

    Things aren’t always as they seem in Monopoly Crooked Cash. Players must identify counterfeit money and Chance cards with the help of Mr. Monopoly's decoder. The game features hidden reveals, where players can challenge opponents with accusation tokens if they suspect fraud, but must use these tokens wisely. The streamlined rules ensure a fast-paced experience, ending once the last property is sold, with the player holding the most money, real or fake, declared the winner.

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    2–6 30–90 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 3 € above the best price
    17 € at Amazon*
  12. Monopoly: Crazy Cash

    Monopoly: Crazy Cash

    Money "flies" in this version of Monopoly, getting faster as players perform well. Catch the flying cash from the electronic ATM and follow hilarious instructions from Chance cards that make you act like an elephant or swing imaginary golf clubs. Build crazy hotels, trade properties, and collect rent for a fun-filled property experience.

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    2–4 5+ Immediately playable
  13. Monopoly: The Walking Dead – Survival Edition

    Monopoly: The Walking Dead – Survival Edition

    Players roll two dice and move that number of spaces on the board. Landing on an unowned property allows them to purchase it or have it auctioned by the bank. Owning all properties in a color group enables players to build houses and hotels, increasing their income from opponents landing there. Landing on an opponent's property requires paying rent based on its value and any buildings on it. The board also includes special spaces that prompt players to draw cards or pay taxes, with potential consequences like going to jail.

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    2–6 13+ Immediately playable
  14. Monopoly Millionaire Deal Card Game

    Monopoly Millionaire Deal Card Game

    Experience a new way to play the classic property trading game! Players aim to be the first to collect a million dollars in their bank pile and win the game. Draw cards, play combinations of money, action, and property cards, and strategize to build property sets while protecting your assets with "Just Say No" cards.

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    2–5 15 min 8+ Immediately playable
  15. Monopoly: Here & Now World Edition

    Monopoly: Here & Now World Edition

    Players race around the board, visiting exciting places in the world's favorite cities in this fast-paced version of Monopoly. They pay for stamps at the locations they land on, adding them to their passport. The first player to fill their passport wins, with no bankruptcies or property ownership involved.

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    2–4 15–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  16. Monopoly: Super Mario Celebration!
    2–6 90 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 8 € above the best price
    20 € at Amazon*
  17. Monopoly: Builder

    Monopoly: Builder

    Travel across the board to buy properties, collect rent and resources, and build your island city with blocks. The game ends when the penthouse is constructed.

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    2–4 60–120 min 8+ Immediately playable
    3 € below the next retailer
    20 € at Amazon*
  18. Monopoly Empire

    Monopoly Empire

    Players can own some of the world's biggest brands in this version of Monopoly, where each space on the board represents an iconic brand like Xbox, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Samsung. Starting with cash in hand, players roll the dice and move their token to acquire properties represented by billboards, with income based on the height of their personal tower. Players can steal properties using special cards, and the game features a unique mechanic that avoids player elimination by allowing them to trade billboards if they can't pay rent.

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    2–4 10–25 min 8+ Immediately playable
    + 30 € above the best price
    55 € at Amazon*
  19. Monopoly: Ultimate Banking

    Monopoly: Ultimate Banking

    A fast-paced version of the classic property trading game includes an "ultimate bank unit" that tracks players' wealth and property. The value of properties fluctuates based on how often they are landed on and the effects of new event cards. The game concludes when a player goes bankrupt, at which point the bank unit tallies the players' assets, and the player with the highest total of cash and assets wins!

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    2–4 30–60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  20. Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition

    Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition

    Monopoly: The Pokémon Kanto Edition is a special version of the classic Monopoly game, adapted to focus on the Kanto region. The game features all eight gyms and includes six metal player tokens: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee, and Jigglypuff. Players will encounter unique Pokémon-themed properties and trading mechanics while battling gym leaders and earning rewards.

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    2–6 60 min 8+ Immediately playable
  21. Monopoly: Fortnite

    Monopoly: Fortnite

    Choose a character from 27 outfits to start your Monopoly adventure. Players use an action die to collect health packs, build walls, and damage opponents. Whenever a player passes "Go," the storm is unleashed, and they must avoid it or lose health points. The last player standing wins, just like in the Fortnite video game!

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    2–7 120 min 13+ Immediately playable
    + 60 € above the best price
    79 € at Amazon*
  22. Monopoly Bid

    Monopoly Bid

    Players engage in blind auctions, using money cards to bid, action cards to steal properties, and wild cards to change the game dynamics. The game is played in rounds, with each player having the opportunity to host an auction. The goal is to collect three properties to win.

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    2–5 15–20 min 7+ Immediately playable
    + 1 € above the best price
    9 € at Amazon*
  23. Monopoly for Millennials

    Monopoly for Millennials

    Money doesn't always buy a great time, but experiences, whether good or odd, last forever. Players collect experiences instead of money while traveling across the board to visit cool places to eat, shop, and relax. This game promotes interaction through chance and community cards, with players earning experience points by visiting each other instead of paying rent, making it perfect for casual gatherings and parties.

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    2–4 8+ Immediately playable
    + 10 € above the best price
    30 € at Amazon*
  24. Monopoly Chance
    2–4 20 min 8+ Easy to learn
    + 15 € above the best price
    35 € at Amazon*

Frequently asked questions

Which game ranks first on this list?

Monopoly Deal Card Game currently tops our list. The ranking is derived from player community ratings and is recalculated continuously.

How many players do the games on this list support?

Most games on this list support 2 to 4 players. The exact player count is listed with each game.

What age are these games suitable for?

Publisher age recommendations on this list start at 5 years. Each game carries its own age rating.

How long does a game take?

A typical game takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Each game's playing time is listed individually.

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