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Media Watch: Going plastic, British Monopoly switches cash notes for debit cards

AFP

“Property board game Monopoly is swapping its iconic bank notes for debit cards and replacing the dog and iron playing counters with a burger and a mobile phone in a bid to catch up with the times.

A spokeswoman said Monday the changes have been rolled out in a new British version of the game, which also includes an increase in property prices and a change in the London addresses printed around the board.”

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Source: Tristan Bailey

© 2006 Rick Thornquist


Posted by Rick Thornquist on Jul 24, 2006 at 10:22 PM in Game NewsMedia Watch / 501

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