While fans have had the opportunity to vote in the past - (for example, in 2013, the cat replaced the iron) - a move of this magnitude might be the first of its kind, changing the face of Monopoly as we know it. The board game was first introduced in 1935, and the car, thimble, boot, top hat, and battleship have all been here since its inception. The Monopoly Token Madness Vote truly is an opportunity to be a part of history. Plus, there's always the chance that some (or even all!) of the current tokens will stay put right where they are, if enough people vote for them. well, you know what they say about making new friends and keeping the old, right? These additional eight pieces are golden colored, too, because. Fortunately, for fans of the current tokens, you won't have to totally say goodbye to the Scottie dog and his pals: Hasbro has released the Monopoly Token Madness Edition, which includes the eight classic pieces, plus eight more from the bunch that are currently up for voting. Monopoly has been a staple for millions of families for generations as such, it would make sense if some of us were sad to see the present eight go. The results of the voting will be announced on World Monopoly Day, which is March 19 you can expect to see the updated pieces in the new version of the game come August. In a press release, Hasbro explains that the 50+ possible options include the current eight, plus a bunch of new ones, including a penguin, bunny slipper, rubber ducky, TV, T-Rex, and - because Hasbro is hip and cool and up with the times - a number of possible emoji pieces.Īll you have to do to cast your vote is go to, click 'Go!', and start selecting your favorites. 31, fans will get to participate in the Monopoly Token Madness Vote to choose the next generation's eight tokens. Their fates are undecided, however, because starting today (Jan. As you're likely aware, Monopoly currently uses eight pieces: the Scottie dog, top hat, car, thimble, boot, wheelbarrow, cat, and battleship. I mean, yes, the top hat will always be a classic - but sometimes, you just want something a little more current, you know? Hasbro has recently announced a campaign to let the fans choose from over 50 possible tokens, explaining how to vote for new Monopoly pieces and when they'll be able to get them. We're about to help make history, folks, because new Monopoly pieces are on the horizon - and we get to pick 'em.

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