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* In the "1990s–present" section (#1.5), the line about the 2003 US National Championship should be moved to the section about US Monopoly Championships (Section #8.1). I believe this doesn't belong in the history of the game section as it's more about the tournaments than the game.

* In the "Tokens" section (#3.6), if you review the linked source, the page currently incorrectly says that the cat got 29% of the vote. The 29% refers to the dog getting the highest percentage of existing tokens. The cat actually got the highest of the new token options in 2013 of 31% (again from the source that is linked there).

* Also in the "Tokens" section (#3.6), it states "All options would be available in the Monopoly Signature Token Collection limited edition released in the second quarter 2017." There are no plans to release a set containing all 64 tokens (Hasbro has never done anything close to this) and the referenced source doesn't verify this statement. There is currently a set on sale that includes 8 of the potential new options as well as the existing 8 (see <http://www.hasbro.com/en-us/product/monopoly-token-madness-game:FDB1B356-5056-9047-F556-6BFD86269A07), and I have an email from a Hasbro PR representative that states that the winning token in each of the 8 categories will become the new standard tokens in the basic set (also known as #9).

I am asking that another editor please verify and make these edits so that my apparent COI doesn't cause a problem. Tostie14 (talk) 23:54, 19 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

• Please add this photo of the 1935 set of the board as an additional reference for the board originally having "pay 10% or $300" text on the Income Tax square when the game was first sold by Parker Brothers in 1935: http://www.sundown-farm-and-ranch.com/album/vintage%20monopoly%20games/Monopoly%20games%20-%20All%20Black%20Box%20Number%207%20Editions%201935-1936/1935%20Trade%20Mark%20later%20version%20-%20board.jpg . I recognize that the Darrow versions pre-Parker Brothers only said "Pay 10%." Tostie14 (talk) 00:19, 10 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]

@Tostie14: Hi there Tostie14, firstly thanks so much for your patience and thank you for requesting edits. Okay, so regarding your first item:

• I disagree that the sentence should be moved because it's outlining a timeline after Hasbro, although I did add a "(see section)" in there.

• Yes, you're correct on this, I changed it.

• This seems patently untrue as you can see here

• As for your image, if you'd like to use it on Wikipedia, you need the person who took it to upload it in order to release their rights to it. Check out our uploading images guide for more info.

Hope this helps, and let me know if you have any questions! Drewmutt (^ᴥ^) talk 00:33, 13 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Drewmutt for making the changes. At the time I requested the edit, the 64 token Signature Edition had not been formally announced or released. In regards to the reference request regarding the photo, I was simply asking for that photo to be linked to as a reference, not posted as media on Wikipedia. While valid fair use is a valid reason to post someone's photo without prior permission, I wasn't asking for us to post the photo on the page, just a link.

I kindly ask that someone now move this talk section to the archive. Tostie14 (talk) 03:24, 13 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Right at the moment?

I’m researching a article about the 7th February: and WAS going to mention that, according to the page, as it currently stands, Monopoly was invented on 7th Feb, 1935.

However, according to the article, itself?

The game was first published on the sixth February, 1935.

I’ve not moved the article, as yet: as I wasn’t sure what was the correct date.

Cuddy2977 (talk) 13:01, 26 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure why someone added "February 6th" as a publication date. It doesn't really have any significance to the game. If you look through the page, you'll see it was invented well before 1935. The only significant dates around there that are typically used are the patent granted date (Dec 31, 1935) and the patent submission date (Aug 31, 1935) for Darrow's patent (which came after both of Magie's patents). I suggest that we undo this edit made back on Sep 25 2016 (https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monopoly_(game)&diff=741042794&oldid=739398926) that was unsourced, and then that would resolve the issue for your article as this date isn't important. Tostie14 (talk) 15:36, 26 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Are you a robot, deleting (and archiving, at least) anything that doesn't have a citation? Is your knowledge of the subject so limited that you can't judge what I wrote on it's own merits? All I was mentioning were some common House Rules, must you act like you've never heard mention? The Free Parking House Rule has COUNTLESS mentions. Who must I add a citation for? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:6000:a340:ae00:9975:1a42:faa8:a1e4 (talk • contribs) g

Are your house rules so arcane that you can't provide a reliable source for them? Also take a look at WP:NPA. DonIago (talk) 16:40, 17 May 2017 (UTC

I may have include one you've never heard of, let me see...ah, sorry I forgot and I can't see... I've edited my comment as it was a bit too much; SORRY, I'll do better! But it did focus on Free Parking's well known house rule. How much, if any, is covered by being well known? Which rule do you consider arcane? Then I'll provide a reliable source. Would an(y) online newspaper article about house rules be acceptable? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:6000:A340:AE00:9975:1A42:FAA8:A1E4 (talk) 18:21, 17 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The link I provided above does a pretty good job of outlining what constitutes a reliable source. I once read a book about the game which discussed several likely better-known house rules, but that was several years ago now. DonIago (talk) 19:03, 17 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

What house rule are you referring to as so 'arcane' that I can't provide a reliable source? So it may have been 5 to 9 years, more or less, since you read this book on the subject? Title? Template:Unsigned IP -->— Preceding unsigned comment added by 2604:6000:A340:AE00:9975:1A42:FAA8:A1E4 (talk) 23:54, 17 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Over ten years, actually. And any house rule that can't be appropriately cited is not appropriate for inclusion. If you want to add a rule to the list, provide a source for it. DonIago (talk) 01:13, 18 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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In regards to the recent Revision at 19:17, May 21, 2017 done by 2604:6000:A340:AE00:D4DB:6BCE:5D23:FBA1, I think the Speed Die optional rules should stay in the page. While the speed die is not a required accessory, the fact that it (and its respective rules) are included in all basic sets of the game now sold on shelves should reflect the speed die rules in with the main page. Tostie14 (talk) 06:09, 22 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I added Monopoly Empire because it's so different from the standard editions. Unlike all the branded editions where the names are just switched out for the names of characters and places from a book or movie, Empire has major changes to how the game is played and won. One thing I need help with is that they have changed the brands a few times. I have 2 copies of this game with different brands, and I've seen a 3rd version in stores. Trying to figure out how many versions is why I checked this wiki page. When I didn't even see the game mentioned, I decided to add it.

Also Monopoly is coming to the Nintendo Switch this fall. While I've played electronic versions of Monopoly in the past, this one seems to be a lot different. Is it different enough to mention or should we add a list of electronic versions? --Macha Panta (talk) 14:06, 23 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]