Monopoly's tokens have actually changed quite a lot over the years. The original version also included a lantern, purse, cannon, and rocking horse. A horse and rider token was used in the 1950s. During World War II, metal tokens were replaced by wooden ones.
But this time, users have a say.
So if you are tired of the iron token and would rather be represented by a robot, here's your chance to make those wishes known. Facebook fans of monopoly can vote now on which piece to eliminate and which one to add. The voting ends Feb. 5.
Up for elimination: all eight current tokens including a battleship, iron, race car, Scottie dog, shoe, thimble, top hat, and wheelbarrow. Some tokens were introduced with the first Parker Brothers iteration of the game in 1935, and the Scottie dog and wheelbarrow were added in the early 1950s.
Eric Nyman, global brand leader for Hasbro gaming, said the impetus for the contest came from chatter on Facebook, where Monopoly has more than 10 million fans.
"We're constantly interacting with those fans and we're always getting suggestions from fans about what tokens they would love to see," Nyman said. Five of the top suggestions were taken from Facebook for the contest.
A special $17.99 limited edition of the game called Golden Ticket will be available in Target stores beginning Feb. 15 with golden versions of both the old and new tokens. It will be the last time all of the classic tokens will be available with the game.
Versions of Monopoly with the new token will come out later this year.
Monopoly's tokens originated when game creator Charles Darrow's niece suggested using charms from a charm bracelet for tokens.
Information: www.facebook.com/monopoly
