NEW MONOPOLY
Ubisoft
Nintendo SwitchPremium
Health Score
67
GOODAbout This Game
A digital version of classic Monopoly for Nintendo Switch. Players buy, sell, and trade properties on an animated 3D city board with day/night and weather cycles. Up to six can play locally or online with cross-play, and AI opponents fill empty seats. Modes include Classic, Fast, Speed Die, and customizable House Rules.
Score Breakdown
Positive Aspects
Educational Value
4/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
1/5
Risk Factors
Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
0/5
Social Risk
2/5
Content Intensity
0/5
Negatives
- •Online multiplayer can connect children with unknown players
- •parents may want to restrict to local play or supervise and use the in-game reporting tools
- •The core game is competitive and can lead to frustration when a player goes bankrupt, especially for younger kids
- •Reading property cards, rents and Action Cards means early readers will need help
- •Classic games can be lengthy, though fast modes are available to shorten sessions
Positives
- •Reinforces practical money skills: counting cash, making change, budgeting and weighing a purchase against future income
- •Introduces basic economic ideas such as investment, property value and inflation in a hands-on way
- •Encourages strategic thinking, negotiation and risk assessment when trading properties with other players
- •Customisable House Rules and unlockable tokens and dice add light personalisation
- •Supports up to six players locally or online, making it flexible for family or friend groups
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Official Ratings
E
ESRBAge Recommendations
ℹ️Ages 3-5
Suitable with parental supervision, as a co-play activity with an adult handling the money and reading.ℹ️Ages 6-8
Recommended, with a parent nearby for reading property cards and moderating competitive frustration.ℹ️Ages 9-12
Recommended, and a solid pick for family game nights or supervised online matches.ℹ️Ages 13-15
Recommended, though older teens may find the pace slow compared with other strategy games.ℹ️Ages 16-18
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