Googlemaps geeks, rejoice! Monopoly City Streets is a new game sure to become many people’s new online addiction.
Hasbro partnered with Googlemaps to launch the virtual Monopoly City Streets multiplayer game that lets you play on actual streets around the world!
In addition to being able to build houses and hotels like in the original board game, the Googlemaps Monopoly City Streets lets you build stadiums, skyscrapers and castles!
Googlemaps Monopoly City Streets launched on September 9—just in time to distract the back-to-school crowd from their homework!
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Hasbro Monopoly City Streets Lets You Play in Real Life
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Boardgames - The trend of virtual boardgames is disrupting the traditional boardgame industry by offering an immersive online gaming experience.
2. Geolocation-based Gaming - The trend of geolocation-based gaming, as seen in the Googlemaps Monopoly City Streets game, presents opportunities for innovative ways to engage with real-life environments and landmarks.
3. Expanding Gameplay Possibilities - The trend of expanding gameplay possibilities beyond traditional rules, such as building stadiums and skyscrapers in the virtual Monopoly City Streets game, opens the door for new and exciting game mechanics in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Boardgame - The traditional boardgame industry can explore incorporating virtual and geolocation-based elements into their games to stay relevant in the digital age.
2. Online Gaming - The online gaming industry can tap into the trend of virtual boardgames and geolocation-based gaming to create unique and engaging experiences for players.
3. Mapping and Navigation - The mapping and navigation industry can leverage the demand for accurate and detailed maps in geolocation-based games like Googlemaps Monopoly City Streets.