Monopoly Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Board, Card & Party

Monopoly

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperSculptured Software
PublisherParker Brothers
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMonopoly
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1991, Monopoly is a board, card or party game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Parker Brothers.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi.

It is part of the Monopoly series. The series also appears on other systems with Monopoly (NES) and Monopoly (N64). Sculptured Software also made WWF Superstars 2, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Kingdom Crusade for the Game Boy.

Monopoly supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Monopoly is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Monopoly gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Monopoly cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Money Player 2019980C4 019981C4 010982C4
Infinite Money Player 101997CC4 01997DC4 01097EC4
Infinite Money Player 3019984C4 019985C4 010986C4
Infinite Money Player 4019988C4 019989C4 01098AC4
All Players Start With $99999994-19A-E6A 994-1CA-B3E 094-1FA-E6A

See all Monopoly cheats

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Monopoly FAQ

When did Monopoly come out on the Game Boy?

Monopoly was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Monopoly?

It was developed by Sculptured Software and published by Parker Brothers.

Is Monopoly multiplayer?

Yes. Monopoly supports up to 4 players.

How long does Monopoly take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Monopoly typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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