''Monopoly'' is a

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based on the board game ''

Monopoly A monopoly (from Greek language, Greek and ) is a market in which one person or company is the only supplier of a particular good or service. A monopoly is characterized by a lack of economic Competition (economics), competition to produce ...

'', released on December 18, 1999. Developed by Mind's Eye Productions and published by

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, this title was one of many inspired by the property.

Gameplay

The game contains very similar gameplay to the board game it is based on, with various physical tasks being replaced by automation and digital representations.

Critical reception

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'' reviewer Aaron Boulding thought the ability to customize the game according to house rules was an "endearing" feature, and appreciated that it kept the spirit of the board game it was based on. ''

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'' praised certain aspects of the game, but thought there was not enough visual contrast between the different squares on the board. Nintendojo thought the adaptation was "too true" to its source material and was disappointed it did not contain gameplay such as mini games and skill events. HonestGamers felt that the interface was "overly complicated" and "clumsy". French review site X64 gave the game a rating of 50/100.

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* {{Authority control 1999 video games Hasbro Interactive games Monopoly video games North America-exclusive video games Nintendo 64 games Nintendo 64-only games Video games developed in the United Kingdom Multiplayer and single-player video games Mind's Eye Productions games