Summary
- Braille Edition Monopoly is accessible and valuable, with an estimated worth of $200.
- 3D New York Edition Monopoly, limited to 2,000 copies, can fetch between $799.95-$4,494.8
- The Sidney Mobell Monopoly, with gold leaf paper and solid gold tokens, is the most expensive at $2,000,000.
The board game Monopoly is arguably one of the most popular board game franchises out there, and every year new editions are being released that can either be a different theme or a complete overhaul of how the game is played. Some versions have proven popular, others faded into obscurity, but a few have proven to be extremely valuable.
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These Monopoly versions are rare due to their age, limited release, and inherent value, though most aren’t too hard to find. For Monopoly collectors, these are considered the hardest to find and a few can be worth quite a bundle at auction.
It’s estimated there are over 300 versions of Monopoly available for purchase. This includes Mario Kart and Monopoly Junior versions.
Updated on April 13, 2025 by Emily McElroy: When it comes to board games, the classics never go out of style. Monopoly has dominated the board game world for decades – whether you’re a casual player or a hard core enthusiast, chances are you’ve taken a walk down Boardwalk. But only a handful of people have ever experienced these special versions of the game. Have you tried any of them?
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Braille Edition
Estimated Value: $200
The 1973 Braille Edition was a step forward for gaming accessibility. Designed with all the staple features of a Monopoly board, this board had a plastic cover that allowed Braille users to read anything they might want to check out.
Everything has Braille on it, from the chance cards to the dice. This set has been seen to go for as high as $200, as few were purchased and fewer of those survived. If you’re at all curious about a moment in tabletop gaming history, this set might be worth the money.
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3D Monopoly New York Edition
Estimated Value: $799.95 – $4,494.81
In 2013, artist Charles Fazzino helped produce the very first totally 3D version of Monopoly. It had anything anyone could want: custom designed tokens, a totally new board filled with scenes from New York life, and over 170 crystal addornments. Talk about beautiful.
Fazzino, a New York native, was inspired to bring his big city to the board in big style – and this reflects in the price tag. Only 2,000 of these games were created, making them a very rare find in deed. Prices range in how much they go for, but $1,000 seems to be the average amount asked for.
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Sidney Mobell Monopoly
Estimated Value: $2,000,000
Here it is: the most expensive Monopoly board in the history of the world. Sidney Mobell, an artist who worked in jewel encrusted versions of everyday objects, was commissioned to make a Monopoly board that would be fit for a king. Everything in this board is dazzling, from the gold leaf paper to the solid gold tokens.
Mobell’s board isn’t for sale – but you can visit it whenever you like. It is currently on display in the Museum of American Finance in the Financial District in Manhatten. A fitting home for the most beautiful version of Monopoly if there ever wasone.
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1991 Deluxe Anniversary White Border Edition
Estimated Value: Less Than $50
Shortly before Hasbro took over ownership of the Monopoly brand in 1991, Parker Brothers produced a number of Deluxe Anniversary Edition games that had a white border instead of the more common dark blue at the time.
This subtle difference makes them a little more unique and more valuable to collectors. That being said, it was a fairly recent production and quite a few were made, so the value is less than $50.
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2001 Nostalgia Edition
Estimated Value: Less Than $30-$50
Another edition collectors consider a good find is the Nostalgia Tin version released in 2001. It was a limited run and the box was made out of tin with one of the older vintage labels emblazoned on the front.
It isn’t worth much, perhaps $30-$50, but finding one produced in 2001 is difficult when compared to other editions. It’s considered an essential piece to any serious collector’s collection.
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1995 Gold Foil 60th Anniversary
Estimated Value: $50
In 1995 the Parker Brothers produced a limited edition Gold Foil 60th Anniversary Monopoly board game. The square box was wrapped in gold foil with a green label, and the tokens were made with a bronze finish — it also includes the 1930’s version of Rich Uncle Pennybags.
Again, finding an unopened box in mint condition is the key here as many of these were produced and are readily available online. One of these in decent shape will go for about $50.
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1985 50th Anniversary
Estimated Value: $50
In 1985, Waddingtons produced a limited number of 50th Anniversary editions celebrating the year that Parker Brothers obtained the original patent. It’s a black box with a diamond label and the interior has the familiar board with a black border.
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There are many of these available online as there were many that were manufactured, but finding one unopened and in mint condition is a rarity, and it’s also valued among collectors. It’s worth an estimated $50.
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Fine Edition 1946
Estimated Value: $50 – $100
In 1946 A Fine Edition was released to the public. Not a lot of information is available about it online, other than the fact that many collectors are looking for one. It was produced in a brown box with colorful cash and pieces with metal tokens.
No exact value has been placed on these boards, but as it was a limited run nearly 80 years ago, it is valuable in certain circles. Estimates range from $50 to $100 depending on whether it’s the white or brown box edition and the collector.
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Registered With Us Patent Office Edition
Estimated Value: $70
Once the patent for Monopoly was registered with the US Patent Office in 1935, Parker Brothers changed the labels from Patent Pending to include Registered In U.S. Patent Office. As far as original versions of the game go, these are by far the most common, as tens of thousands were produced, but this doesn’t stop this version from being a very valuable Monopoly game.
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You can find many that are partial or incomplete that go for about $40 on Ebay. Finding one in mint condition with all the original cards and wooden tokens is a much harder find, but even that will only nudge up the value to about $70.
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Patent Pending 1935 Edition
Estimated Value: $300 – $900
In 1935, Parker Brothers started slapping a Patent Pending label on their boxes before the game was registered with the U.S. Patent Office. This replaced the previous Trade Mark label and saw a limited-time run.
That being said, tens of thousands of copies of the game were manufactured. So, while rare, there are quite a few in circulation, you just need to find an owner willing to sell. Estimates in value place it anywhere from $300 to $900 depending on condition. Still a great find to be sure, especially if it’s in mint condition, but it’s not something that will make you wealthy if sold.
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Trademark Edition
Estimated Value: $380 – $1,000
When Parker Brothers obtained the rights to the Monopoly game in 1935, they put their name and a trademark label on the box and produced about 25,000 copies. This first run, limited edition set, is considered to be a respectable addition to a serious collection.
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That being said, it still isn’t worth all that much. Given there were 25 thousand copies, many of which are in decent condition, a board like this will go for $380 to $1,000.
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The Original Hand-Made Darrow Game
Estimated Value: $146,500
This is the oldest Monopoly version in the world. Produced by the Monopoly game’s inventor, Charles Darrow, he hand-produced 5,000 copies of the game. It’s a circular piece of oilcloth with drawn-on squares, cards, and wooden pieces. He produced these shortly after Parker Brothers originally declined to buy the concept, and after the tabletop game sold several copies and proved popular, Parker Brothers made an offer.
The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York managed to acquire one of the original five thousand copies of the game for a hefty $146,500.
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1991 Last Edition
Estimated Value: $2,100
In 1991, Hasbro took over the Monopoly brand and closed a manufacturing plant in Salem, Massachusetts responsible for creating the early games. To commemorate the somber moment, the company produced 650 copies of the Last Edition published In Salem, Massachusetts, and gave them to each of the employees.
These are considered extremely valuable and the only known copies still in existence are said to be with the original families or in private collections of board game enthusiasts. In 2008, a copy of the game was listed on Ebay for $2,100. Some hobbyists say the game could easily go for more today or just as easily drop in price depending on how many are willing to sell their copies. As far as the rarest Monopoly games go, this is one of, if not the rarest.
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