Hasbro Inc. launched a Monopoly Cheatbot, an adaptation of Facebook Messenger, created to help eliminate cheating within the game. According to a recent study of approximately 2,000 people, nearly 50 percent of respondents reported cheating during Monopoly gameplay, including stealing money from the bank, moving a token across multiple spaces, making up fake rules, and more.
The new Monopoly Cheatbot, available January 16 through February 16, will help settle game disputes, and crack down on rule breaking with the help of Mr. Monopoly himself, who will dole out personalized consequences in real time, such as going directly to Monopoly jail or paying a $200 fine in MONOPOLY money.
Starting today, fans can visit Facebook.com/Monopoly to report their friends and family to Mr. Monopoly using the Cheatbot. Fans can also join the conversation and identify with one of the “Most Wanted” Monopoly offenders, such as The Negotiator, The Thief, The Game Ender, and The Skipper, using #MonopolyCheater.
