Known and beloved by all, the Monopoly board game has caught the hearts and minds of many families and friends since it was created in the mid 19th century. To this very day, Monopoly remains one of the most popular board games and the invention of the internet has only accelerated its popularity. Nowadays, a family or a group of friends from across the world can easily download an online app and play together from their mobile phones. In fact, there are now multiple different online Monopoly themed games.
The GameOgre team decided that we would take a look at and test some of the different Monopoly games online. By doing this we can compare and contrast the different games and then let you know if they are worth playing. Some of the games are free to play whilst others require a one time fee in order to download. All of them are available to be played online, though.
Monopoly on Mobile
First up on our list of the best Monopoly games online is Monopoly mobile. Simply put, this is the classic board game we all know and love, but the online version. The online version is much quicker than playing live due to the fact that the algorithm takes care of a lot of the game for you. Rent is paid automatically and the computer takes control of the bank. The beauty of mobile Monopoly is that you can play with friends and family even if you aren’t together. Simply download the game from the app store, create an account and add each other as buddies. One player can then create a game and invite the others, then you are all ready to go.
Mobile Monopoly also offers different themes which can be purchased in store. The original download though comes with the classic game which you do not have to pay extra for.
Monopoly Live
An online game which is actually played with a live person. Monopoly Live requires an online account to be able to play and is strictly an 18+ game. Monopoly Live is the outlier here as it is the only live online game on this list. There are actually plenty of Monopoly themed online games. However, we believe Monopoly Live to be the best of the lot due to its exceptional graphics and game play.
Monopoly Live utilizes a gameshow-esque wheel. The player must guess which segment of the wheel the flapper will land on in order to win. Some segments of the wheel, if landed on, will activate a bonus round. During the game’s bonus round, the user will witness a 3D version of the classic Monopoly board and this is where the biggest wins can be won. Overall, Monopoly Live is a well developed game which offers a lot of nostalgia due to its theme.
For more information, you can read this expert guide to Monopoly Live in 2023.
Monopoly GO
The most popular online Monopoly game out of them all, Monopoly GO offers a fully modern experience where you can play against other Monopoly players from around the world as well as participate in tournaments online. In fact, this is one of the only Monopoly online games where you can play as a team in co-op mode.
Just be aware, this game can be rather addictive for some players as its built in gamification system is highly advanced. Of course, it is possible to play Monopoly GO without spending any money, but there are plenty of game add-ons and extras which will ensure you advance through the game much faster. Albeit, at the expense of your wallet.
You can download Monopoly Go from the app store.
Rento
Available online to be played between 2 and 8 people, Rento can be played via Facebook and is simply exactly the same as the normal Monopoly board game, but with a few twists. The best part about Rento is that it is possible to customize almost everything about it. You can create custom dice, custom houses and hotels and even custom boards.
In addition, Rento can be played on devices other than your mobile phone. You can download it via Steam for your computer and you can even play it via a Nintendo Switch. In addition, if you do decide you would rather play in person, Rento are selling their own version of the Monopoly board game. You can find it via Rento’s official site.
The Future of Monopoly Online?
The popularity of Monopoly does not look like it is ending any time soon and for good reason. Although there are now a multitude of excellent board games which have made the transition online (Ticket to Ride is brilliant), it seems there will always be a space available for games with Monopoly themes.
We only hope that Hasbro and other developers keep working hard to publish games which can combat all of the rivals out there.
