Monopoly

The classic game--updated for the PC--still gives you all the satisfaction of being the proprietor of Park Place and Boardwalk. It also lets you weasel your way out of jail with a thin excuse for a card in your (virtual) hands. Keeping to the visual appeal of its 1930s characters, the software also boasts animated versions of favorite board pieces.

While Monopoly is obviously a strong choice for a family of players, don't kid yourself that you'll beat the game every time in solo play. If you're not paying close attention, the package's superior A.I. engine is likely to see that you'll wind up broke. This is a rare success story of a classic game that makes the jump to a new medium. The creators of Monopoly deserve a firm handshake and slap on the back, and a big roll of funny paper money. --Jennifer Buckendorff

Amazon.com Product Description
Hasbro Interactive has managed to make an old-time favorite even better. This version of Monopoly includes the features we have loved for years--Boardwalk, Community Chest, Go Directly to Jail cards--but enhances enjoyment with some new features. Players can completely redesign the game board by importing their own images or using the included clip art. The 3-D graphics have never been this detailed--you can take game play down to street level and actually see your tokens dance around the board as they pass through the extravagant neighborhoods surrounding Park Place or the down-and-out areas along Mediterranean Avenue.