Monopoly Uses Google Maps To Go Live Online 81
CWmike writes "Think you're a Monopoly whiz? Remember running the board and shaming your property-less competitors when playing board games on the living room floor? Well, the age-old game of buying property and making your rivals pay big for landing on your Railroad is now going global. The new, free web game will use Google Maps and Street View to make the whole planet the game board. The online version of Monopoly is set to launch on Wednesday."
Monopoly? (Score:4, Funny)
I bet Microsoft is the most expensive square.
Do not pass go (Score:2, Funny)
Re:not a fan (Score:5, Funny)
Wow! Thanks for sharing that- one of the most insightful slashdot posts I've ever read!
Do you have any more incredibly interesting stories from your childhood to tell us? Something about the way your dog barked differently from all the other kids dogs? Or that hilarious story about kiss chasey?
Re:not a fan (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Do not pass go (Score:3, Funny)
The boardwalk must be in DC then.
Re:Crowd sourcing (Score:2, Funny)
This appears to be an excellent use of crowd sourcing by Google to get the whole world modeled in 3d.
Cue penis-monster buildings in 3..2...1...
Way to triple score the headline! (Score:3, Funny)
"Google", "Live", and "Monopoly" all together in the same sentence, even though the story has nothing to do with any actual monopoly, nor is it about the business practices of Microsoft or Google. Weird stuff.
Re:not a fan (Score:3, Funny)
I haven't played Monopoly since my whole family refused to play it with me. I seem to remember the term "ruthless bastard" was involved in the explanation.
Re:not a fan (Score:3, Funny)
You never learned to play properly. First, it is about business, i.e., anything you can cheat without getting caught is legal.
And chess is about war, but people are still surprised when I bury an axe in my opponent's skull.