# Gamer Board Games Video Game Monopoly Provides Gaming the Whole Family Can Enjoy By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-monopoly References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/veronicabelmont/video-game-monopoly-1n4) & [gamesradar](http://www.gamesradar.com/f/the-geekiest-version-of-monopoly-youll-ever-play/a-2010060313570648083) Video Game Monopoly is a combination so awesome and amazing that it almost made my head explode. I love gaming and Monopoly that much. Everything in Video Game Monopoly has to do with video games, such as the utilities being video game vehicles and characters like Mario and Master Chief printed on the money. What makes this game so great is that it is free to purchase. If you click on the links you can download and print the [game board and money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deluxe-edition). Looks like we're playing video games for family night after all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game Board Games:** The merger of board games and video games is becoming more popular, creating opportunities for companies to create innovative gaming experiences. - **Digital Board Game Downloads:** The trend of offering free, downloadable digital board games is growing, providing an opportunity for companies to reach a wider audience and monetize their game through advertising or in-game purchases. - **Themed Board Games:** Themed board games, such as video game Monopoly, are becoming increasingly popular, providing an opportunity for game manufacturers to tap into popular culture and create unique and appealing gaming experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can benefit from the trend of video game board games as a way to expand their audience and create new revenue streams. - **Board Game Industry:** The board game industry can benefit from the trend of digital board game downloads, as well as themed board games, as a way to keep up with changing consumer interests and preferences. - **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry can benefit from the trend of digital board game downloads by partnering with game manufacturers to reach a wider audience through in-game advertising. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Entertainment Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-entertainment-board-games.md) - [Wizard-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolyharrypotteredition.md) - [Mash-Up Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-scrabble.md) - [Sports-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-panini-prizm.md) - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Financial Literacy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-monopoly.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Trading Card Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-prizm-nba-2nd-edition-board-game.md) - [Mobile Economy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go.md)