Hasbro Plans 75th Anniversary Edition Of Monopoly

from National Public Radio

Since the game was invented during the Great Depression, its makers have put out variations: from Sponge Bob Square Pants Monopoly to iPhone Monopoly. One big change this year, the board will be round instead of square. There will be no paper money, and instead, funds will be stored electronically.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, February 8, 2010