Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party
Monopoly
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Parker Brothers |
| Publisher | Arcadia Systems |
| Players | 1–8 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Monopoly |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Monopoly is a board, card or party game developed by Parker Brothers and published by Arcadia Systems.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Monopoly series. The series also appears on other systems with Monopoly (N64) and The Monopoly Game 2 (SNES). Parker Brothers also made Heavy Shreddin' and Snowboard Challenge for the NES.
Monopoly supports up to 8 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 NES 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 cheats & codes
51 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Collect $300 As You Pass Go | YLSSOLPU |
|---|---|
| Collect $100 As You Pass Go | IPSSOLPU |
| Pay $0 To Get Out Of Jail | AAVZKAYP |
| Pay $100 To Get Out Of Jail | IPVZKAYO |
| Pay $30 For Luxury Tax | LOOAVKZP |
| Pay $100 For Luxury Tax | IOOAVKZO |
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Monopoly FAQ
When did Monopoly come out on the NES?
Monopoly was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Monopoly?
It was developed by Parker Brothers and published by Arcadia Systems.
Is Monopoly multiplayer?
Yes. Monopoly supports up to 8 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.
Read more about Monopoly on Wikipedia. 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.