The History of Monopoly Live
How Evolution Gaming brought the world's most famous board game to life with groundbreaking augmented reality technology.
A Historic Partnership
Monopoly Live launched on April 11, 2019, representing a groundbreaking collaboration between Evolution Gaming and Hasbro. This marked the first time the iconic Monopoly brand was adapted into a live casino game show format.
The partnership brought together Evolution's live casino expertise with one of the world's most recognized board games, creating an experience that appeals to both casino enthusiasts and fans of the classic Monopoly game.
The Monopoly Legacy
Monopoly itself has a rich history dating back to 1935 when Parker Brothers first published it. The game has sold over 275 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 47 languages.
- 1903: The Landlord's Game (Monopoly's predecessor) patented by Elizabeth Magie
- 1935: Charles Darrow sells Monopoly to Parker Brothers
- 1991: Hasbro acquires Parker Brothers and Monopoly
- 2019: Evolution Gaming launches Monopoly Live
Development Timeline
Dream Catcher Success
Evolution's Dream Catcher proves the money wheel format works in live casino gaming.
Hasbro Partnership
Evolution Gaming and Hasbro announce partnership to create a Monopoly-themed live game.
Monopoly Live Launches
The game debuts with its revolutionary 3D AR bonus board featuring Mr. Monopoly.
EGR Game of the Year
Monopoly Live wins Game of the Year at the 2019 EGR Operator Awards.
Continued Success
Monopoly Live remains one of the most popular live casino games worldwide.
Technical Innovation
Monopoly Live introduced several technical firsts in live casino gaming:
3D Augmented Reality
The bonus board is rendered in real-time 3D AR, with Mr. Monopoly walking around the board.
Mixed Reality Gaming
Combined live dealer wheel spin with virtual 3D board game elements.
Dynamic Prize Building
Houses and hotels are randomly distributed, affecting prize values each round.
Pre-Spin Multipliers
Mr. Monopoly can add random multipliers to segments before each spin.
Awards & Recognition
Cultural Impact
Monopoly Live demonstrated that well-known brands could successfully transition to live casino gaming. It paved the way for other branded games and showed that nostalgia and familiarity are powerful drivers of player engagement.
The game's success also highlighted the potential for augmented reality in casino gaming, inspiring Evolution to develop even more ambitious AR features in subsequent games like Crazy Time and Gonzo's Treasure Hunt.
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