MONOPOLY GO!

What is MONOPOLY GO! and how does it play?

MONOPOLY GO! is a board game for Android that takes the familiar Monopoly formula and turns it into a mobile experience. It is published by Scopely and sits in the Game, Board category on Google Play.

Players roll dice to move around a board, buy properties, and try to grow their holdings. The core loop is simple to pick up, which is one reason the title has drawn a very large audience, with more than 132,097,023 installs recorded on Google Play.

Is MONOPOLY GO! free to download and play?

The game is free to download from Google Play. It does not show ads, according to its Play Store listing, but it does offer in-app purchases for players who want to buy extras.

Those purchases are optional, though players should review what is offered before spending money, especially if they plan to play regularly.

What's new in version 1.79.2?

Version 1.79.2 is a maintenance update. The developer describes general performance improvements, some gameplay polish for a smoother feel, and a handful of minor bug fixes.

No new features are listed in the release notes, so this update is best viewed as a stability and smoothness pass rather than a content expansion.

Android requirements and download size

MONOPOLY GO! requires Android 7.1 or later. Older devices may not be able to run it, so check your phone's version in settings before installing.

The Play Store listing does not give a file size in the facts available for this overview, so check the store page on your device for the current download size and free storage needed.

Pros and cons

On the plus side, the game is free to start, has a high Google Play rating of 4.6 out of 5 from more than 3.2 million ratings, and offers an easy-to-learn Monopoly-style experience.

On the downside, in-app purchases are part of the design, and players who prefer a purely premium or one-time-payment game may find that a drawback. The game also requires a reasonably modern Android device and an internet connection, as is typical for titles of this kind.

Who is MONOPOLY GO! best suited for?

The game suits casual players who enjoy Monopoly and want quick sessions on a phone. It is also a reasonable pick for people who like light social or competitive board play.

Players who dislike in-app purchases or who want deep strategy might prefer other board games.