# Modernizing Classic Games Monopoly: Recession Edition Plays on Hard Times By TopDog | Published 2009-05-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernized-monopoly References: [billshrink](http://www.billshrink.com/blog/how-the-recession-changed-the-game-of-monopoly/) During a recession, it’s always good to see someone come up with some ‘reality with a twist’ entertainment to ease the tension. Monopoly: Recession Edition is a fabulously funny way to show indications of the current economic state. Monopoly has been a [popular pastime for decades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th), and we have seen some unique enhancements to the [family favorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection) over the years, but none as outwardly bold as this gem. The Monopoly: Recession Edition has foreclosed properties, crashing stocks and ghastly taxes. But if you manage to pass Go, you can collect an unemployment benefit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recession-themed Games:** Creating board games and video games that incorporate the reality of economic hardship. - **Humorous Game Modifications:** Incorporating clever twists and satirical humor into classic games. - **Social Commentary Games:** Using games as a medium to comment on current events and societal issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can continue to modify classic games and create new games that reflect current events and societal issues. - **Entertainment:** Television shows and movies can incorporate the theme of economic hardship in their storylines, scripts, and messages. - **Marketing/advertising:** Brands can create promotional campaigns that connect their products with themes of societal issues and current events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deceptive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-crooked-cash.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Financial Literacy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-monopoly.md) - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Bestselling Board Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-expansion-packs.md) - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-lifesized-travel-edition.md) - [Wine-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-napa-valley-edition.md)