# Internet Game Makeovers 'Social Media Monopoly the Board Game' is Fun for All Geeks By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-media-monopoly-the-board-game References: [bite](http://www.bite.ca/bitedaily/2010/07/social-media-monopoly-board-game/) Social Media Monopoly the Board Game sounds like the classic game the Trend Hunter office would love and my younger sibling would disdain. With cheeky squares such as [MySpace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) instead of jail and Wi-Fi as Go, the [board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game) combines everything we love about social media and Monopoly. In the gallery you can check out a few squares and many of the hilarious Mashable and Technocrati cards the game comes with. 'Social Media Monopoly the Board Game' sounds like a hoot -- or would that be a tweet? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Monopoly:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more social media-themed board games. - **Gamification:** Opportunity to create more board games that combine popular game mechanics with trending topics or themes. - **Nostalgia Gaming:** Opportunity to tap into the nostalgia market by reinventing classic games with a modern twist. ### Where This Applies - **Board Games:** Opportunity for board game manufacturers to develop more innovative and engaging games based on popular social media trends. - **Social Media:** Opportunity for social media platforms to collaborate with board game developers to create interactive and immersive gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to explore the integration of traditional board games and digital platforms to attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Mash-Up Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-scrabble.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Mobile Economy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go.md) - [Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-lifesized-travel-edition.md) - [Film-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-monopoly.md) - [Trading Card Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-prizm-nba-2nd-edition-board-game.md) - [Wizard-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolyharrypotteredition.md)