
- BGG rank
- BGG #12,280
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Monopoly: The Mega Edition
- 2–8 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2006

1982
Rules assistance for Monopoly: Canadian Edition
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Monopoly: Canadian Edition is a board game released in 1982 for 2–10 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading.
The Maple Leaf Edition. The ultimate Canadian edition of Monopoly. While gameplay is the same as in 'classic' monopoly, this edition features numerous unique changes, including: - The box is the Canadian flag motif. - All properties are Canadian replacing the equivalent 'standard Monopoly' properties (a booklet is included describing the actual streets, railroads and utilities used on the board). - The insert is formed plastic to hold the money (standard) and slots for the properties to be displayed upright and two troughs for the houses and hotels. - An embossed gold maple leaf enhances the center of the board. - The Chance, Community Chest and Properties are non-standard sized and bi-lingual. - The board replaces the cop with a RCMP Mountie on the Go To Jail (Allez au Houscou) corner. - all railway spaces show the front of a Canadian train rather than the black Parker locomotive - The 10 metal playing pieces include 9 original to 'classic' version, and a new beaver token (of course!). For the 2000 2nd edition, all the pewter playing tokens were replaced with 8 true Canadian versions, including: Moose, Ski Plane, Bear, Hockey Player, Winter Boot, Sled, Canoe and Train. Other changes: - The banknotes design is different: In the centre is a maple leave and to it's left and right is a space showing the name of the sponsor Royal Bank. -Community chest and chance are replaced with bilingual 'Provincial' cards (red) and 'Federal' cards (yellow), both showing the same skyline picture as the box lid. They all show funny drawings with Mr. Monopoly (as Rich Uncle Pennybags will be called from 2000 onwards). The text on some of these cards have been adapted to uniquely Canadian situations. For the 2010 'Electronic Banking' edition of the game, an online contest was conducted in which participants were asked to vote for cities to be on the new board. Unlike the earlier editions, properties were arranged in their final vote order, and are not in any specific geographic arrangement.
Monopoly: Canadian Edition supports 2–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Monopoly: Canadian Edition is 60–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Monopoly: Canadian Edition for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Monopoly: Canadian Edition has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Monopoly: Canadian Edition belongs to these categories: Economic and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Monopoly: Canadian Edition as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.