# Voice-Activated Board Games Monopoly's Voice Recognition Game Uses Virtual Money By Grace Mahas | Published 2019-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolys-voice-recognition References: [bustle](https://www.bustle.com/p/monopolys-new-voice-activated-version-doesnt-use-any-actual-paper-money-18014327) & [walmart](https://www.walmart.com/browse/board-games/monopoly/4171_4191_133123_6792970) Those who loved the [classic board game Monopoly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deluxe-edition) are sure to enjoy Monopoly's new voice recognition family game. The iconic game was released in 1935 and since then, has released [special edition games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly) such as Monopoly for Millennials, Monopoly Riverdale, and Monopoly for Cheaters. The new game is completely cashless and uses a smart dashboard named "Mr. Monopoly." The Mr. Monopoly banking unit is shaped like a [top hat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th) and is able to manage all finances including paying and receiving rent, checking balances, and buying properties. To use the device, players must simply press the button and a say a command, and Mr. Monoply will respond with the appropriate action. This new version of Monopoly does not allow for any cheating, which may upset 50% of players who admit to stealing money. Image Credit: Hasbro ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Voice-activated Board Games:** The use of voice-activated technology in board games eliminates manual calculations and allows for smoother gameplay experiences. - **Cashless Gaming:** Cashless board games reduce the risk of loss or damage to paper money and creates opportunities for new forms of virtual currency within games. - **Smart Board Game Accessories:** The integration of smart accessories to traditional board games creates new possibilities for enhancing gameplay and adding innovative features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy and Game Manufacturing:** Toy and game manufacturers should consider integrating voice-activated technology and smart accessories to enhance traditional board games and stay relevant. - **Electronic Payment Services:** Electronic payment service providers can capitalize on the trend towards cashless gaming by developing solutions to integrate with voice-activated board games. - **Artificial Intelligence and Voice Recognition:** Companies specializing in artificial intelligence and voice recognition technology can collaborate with game manufacturers to create new voice-activated games and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.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) - [Mobile Economy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go.md) - [Bestselling Board Game Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-expansion-packs.md) - [Mash-Up Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-scrabble.md) - [Villainous Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-all-is-fair.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md) - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md)