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Monopoly Gets a 21st-Century Makeover A brand-new edition of the popular board game Monopoly is on store shelves, and the game's distributor says the new version -- dubbed the "Here & Now" edition -- reflects life in the 21st century.

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Monopoly Gets a 21st-Century Makeover

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A brand-new edition of the popular board game Monopoly is on store shelves, and the game's distributor says the new version -- dubbed the "Here & Now" edition -- reflects life in the 21st century.

Writer and actress Annabelle Gurwitch reviews the makeover of the classic board game.