Classic Monopoly Finally Appears at the App Store

Friday, November 20, 2009

For those who were wondering why there isn’t a classic Monopoly game for the iPhone and iPod Touch, your wait is over. EA finally brings the classic board game to the App Store.

True to its original game, classic Monopoly brings you the familiar game pieces and streets. The dog and Broadway Ave is back to challenge players to buy land, build houses, and collect rent to become the only monopoly in town.

Classic Monopoly allows you to play with up to 3 other computer controlled game pieces. Up to 4 human players can play at the same time via local wi-fi. Bluetooth multi-player is also enabled. 4 players can also play on the same device, each waiting for their turn to roll the dice.

Classic Monopoly instantly brings back the memories of classic board game experience with its great presentation. The 3D and interactive game board, along with silky smooth animation, will have players feel that they are actually playing a board game instead of a computerized game. Trading properties with other players, mortgaging your properties to raise cash, are all actions available to make this app as realistic as the real game.

Perhaps the only downside to the app is its limitation to play with other players via local Wi-Fi. It would be great to play with other players around the world, finding human opponents at anytime.

Until then, Classic Monopoly is a great game true to its roots. Its presentation brings all elements of the classic board game to the iPhone/iPod Touch. It is a perfect game for friends and families during this holiday season.

This Monopoly story is a post by the App Machine.