Many things that were once considered fun have been deemed obsolete, yet the humble board game is still in play today. Additionally, many board games continue to sell well, even decades after they were first released. And when you think about it, it all makes sense since tabletop gaming is a great way to spend time with family and friends.
When you think about the greatest board games ever made, one game that quickly comes to mind is Monopoly. The game is so popular that over the years there have been 1144 versions of the game released so far. We’ve seen everything from Cocktail-Opoly (which features a cocktail theme), to a version inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and even one titled DRINK-A-PALOOZA which mixes everyone's favorite college drinking games and packs them into one. They even made a version inspired by the bible called Bible Bibleopoly.
But of all the versions of Monopoly, the David Bowie Monopoly-themed game is by far my favourite! That’s because the Bowie albums are at the heart of this game. Rather than buying property, your goal is to purchase albums and then charge other players rent for landing on them. Once you own the album, you can also build stages and stadiums to charge extra rent and bankrupt your fellow Bowie obsessives.
Bowie-Opoly was first released in 2020 and sold out right away. However, it is back in stock so if you want a copy, we recommend you act fast.
Here is the official product description:
David Bowie comes to Monopoly in this edition of the world’s favourite family board game!
• Tour your favourite albums and accumulate fortunes, but watch out for taxes, jail, and bankruptcy!
• Advance to Blackstar, The Next Day, and Reality – will you owe rent or reap the rewards?
• Invest in houses and hotels and trade your way to success!
• Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game is fun for the whole family and all David Bowie fans!
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky; David Bowie comes to MONOPOLY. Relive the life and works of one of the most innovative, influential and highly-regarded musicians of all time as you buy up the albums of the Thin White Duke himself, and charge other players rent for landing on them. It Ain’t Easy, but if you Hang On To Yourself you might just be able to buy up every space, build stages and stadiums to charge extra rent and bankrupt your fellow Kooks - then Fill Your Heart with all the cash you rake in. Just don’t stop to Moonage Daydream or you might find yourself left with nothing but Stardust. Pick up Sound and Vision cards to make some Changes to the economy; win some bonus cash and you’ll be Dancing in the Street. But lay down all your cash on session musicians and live band fees, and Janine may as well take her axe to you. With custom Bowie tokens, reimagined MONOPOLY spaces, bespoke pieces and Bowie-themed MONOPOLY money, there’s a Velvet Goldmine to be unearthed within. So what are you waiting for? Let’s Dance!
