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Most Iconic Board Game Just Got a New Twist and Things Just Got Real
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Thigs can get pretty real during game night, no matter who you are playing with, friends or family. But now because of Netflix game night just got a whole new twist. They are bringing the world’s most iconic board game to life with a brand-new Monopoly competition series. Think strategy, alliances, backstabbing, and a wild race to own it all. Contestants will be walking that fine line between capitalism and chaos in a cutthroat social experiment like no other.
The reality show comes from Hasbro Entertainment and follows Netflix’s playbook of unscripted content like the hits Squid Game: The Challenge . There is even plans for and upcoming Golden Ticket show inspired by the world of Willy Wonka.
Monopoly, which first dropped back in 1935, is considered the most popular board game ever. It has sold over 275 million copies in 113+ countries, also in 46+ languages. There is even a Baltimore edition being created. Then there is also more. Monopoly is also set to hit the big screen with a movie also in the works from the folks who made the Barbie flick.
Game night just got real, for real.
Source: Deadline / Variety
