Most junior versions of games are just a simplified version of the original. I love this one since it's a bit different. Rather than the general idea of a city with famous streets, railroads, and utilities play is centered around an amusement park. It's much more fun for little kids and appeals to their imaginations a bit more. As an added plus it helps kids practice their math skills.

My son got this for his sixth birthday. He loves it. It is easy to learn and a great way to learn money. It does go on for hours just like the adult version though. Fun game for the family. My daughter is four and plays with us. It is not too complicated but is still like the original version. Lots of fun.

My almost-five-year-old son picked this up quickly and enjoys it. I rated durability only 3 stars but, really, how durable is any board game with paper money and playing cards? I let my son be the banker and it teaches him basic math skills and making change. There's also some good sportsmanship to be learned. We play this about once a week.

My 7 yr old gets 30 minutes down-time soon after school. He can do anything he wants, including watch TV. Since we got this game, it's been his # 1 choice. It's quick (a big plus with him), not too taxing on the brain, fun - especially when his parents have to pay him or when he get's to kick our ticket booth out. He can be a sore looser sometimes, but not with this game because he knows he can get us next time around. It's pure luck of the draw. And as an adult, I think it's fun too - unlike some other kid games that can get a bit tedious for parents. Besides I can play while prepping for dinner. His 3 yr old brother likes to hand out money and the Chance cards. Makes him feel like he's playing. I just wish the money was a little heavier-duty but with only 5 color coded denominations, we can easily print off fake money on that paper color as replacements. We've already got our money's worth out of the game!

I gave this to my 6 year old niece for her Birthday and she loves it. I'm told by her mother she plays it all the time. What's good about this game is that my niece along with having fun is also learning as well. She's learning about money and practicing her math skills. The game also helps her to learn to follow directions and take turns. Her favorite part about the game is winning. This game also takes a lot less time to finish than regular Monopoly which is good for childrens short attention span.

This is a fun game for my 5 year old daughter. She wants to play it everyday and it's not near the tedious game it is with the adult version. Definately recommend.

This game is a lot of fun! My children love it! I wrote a detailed review on my blog, I loved it so much! This game was a present for my oldest daughter from Santa. However, my four year old loves the game as well. It is easy to play and does not take nearly as much time as traditional monopoly. I would say one game lasts anywhere from 30-45 minutes.

My son is 5 years old. He was thrilled with this present. It is a great starter to teach children about money and value. The pieces are big enough for small fingers to handle easily. The instructions are simple enough for my 5 year old to get the hang of the game by playing it once.

Monopoly always intrigued my kids (4 and 6), who tirelessly tried to play the adult version again and again. How exciting to find this Junior version! The kids love this game, and we can get through a game in 20-40 minutes. So far, my butt has been handed to me by both of them more often than I have won, which they absolutely love. The overwhelming choices in the adult version are virtually eliminated here. You land on an empty square, you have to buy it.The game also teaches subtraction skills, and the rule that a dollar spent is a dollar spent. My oldest would make such an effort to get rid of her lower denominations before her precious $4 or $5. She finally learned that no matter how she used her money, five $1s are the same as one $5. This is a fantastic game, encourages fun competition, and gives them a chance to even the playing field or create larger imbalances (the Free Ticket Booth card on spaces occupied by two other people). I wish more Junior versions were this good!

My daughter uses these when she has fun nights at svhools and kids have to take one toy/board games. These are nice and kids have fun with them. Also learn strategies.

Monopoly Jr. is, by far, my four year old's favorite game. I really enjoy getting to play grown up games with her, which makes it more enjoyable for me as well. The money is in smaller increments and the ticket booths are big for smaller hands. During play you have to roll, count spaces, and purchase items just like in the original version. My daughter enjoys math and this helps exercise her skills while having fun. This game is a must have!

Monopoly Junior is a scaled- down version of the classic board game that has been entertaining teenagers and adults for more than seven decades. This version of Monopoly is designed with kids in mind; complete with smaller denominations of currency, colored tokens, a shorter board, fewer rules, and shorter playing time. Monopoly Junior is similar to regular Monopoly in its basic layout, but there are many changes that make the game an experience all of its own. Events like going to jail do not exist in Monopoly Junior. Instead, you go to lunch. Taking a free ride replaces free parking and instead of collecting outlandish fees when someone stays at the hotel on your property, you setup ticket booths and collect money when an opponent stops at your booth. And unlike regular Monopoly, players do not have the option to make a purchase- they have to buy whatever they land on. There is no borrowing money in this version of the game and because of this, as soon as a player runs out of money, the game is over. Monopoly Junior is useful as a warm- up to learning about and playing the adult version, but it has other positive qualities as well. For one, it teaches kids about money: how to count it, and how to make change. It also teaches kids how to count spaces, follow rules, and cooperate with others by paying what is due. All of these qualities- along with learning about money- are good reasons to introduce Monopoly Junior to your elementary school- age child. I like most aspects of Monopoly Junior and it rates as a very good family game, but it does have a few drawbacks. One is the small game pieces. They are very easy to lose and represent a choking hazard for small children. Another small issue I have with this Monopoly version is the lack of much interaction by the banker. Having a more involved banker would help teach children how to count money and make change more quickly. Players are constantly trading money back and forth, but there isn't much interaction with the banker. Having a more active banker would help teach youngsters even more about this profession and what it involves. Still, in spite of the few issues I have with this game, Monopoly Junior is a fun family game with many benefits. It is useful both as a learning tool and as a means to prepare children for the future when they play regular Monopoly with friends and family. The game is solid overall and it makes a great choice for family game night with younger children.

As a former homeschool Mom, now a 2nd generation homeschooling family, we bought this game for our grandson, age 4. If your family loves games, this one is a must for teaching early math and game playing skills.

Bought this game for my granddaughters ages 8 & 5. They have had a blast playing this game. They are learning skills and not even realizing it. The game holds their attention very well.

Let's face it, Monopoly can get very long and is certainly not fast paced enough for a younger child nor is it simple enough for one. Monopoly Jr. is the perfect way to take a great adult game and make it pleasing for the younger crowd. It is based on a theme park with ticket booths, rides, and vendor stands.There are still properties, actually, ticket booths (although you don't have a choice to buy them, if you land on it you must purchase it). There is money and chance cards. Everything is much more simple and yet moves at a fast enough pace to keep even a 5 year old engaged. If you land on a ticket booth that is not yours, you must pay. And like regular Monopoly, if you own all the colors in that set, rent is doubled. So children need to understand how much it costs for one and for two. They also need to pay attention to their properties to make sure other players aren't passing by without forking over the dough.We have found nothing yet that would improve on this version of Monopoly and I have purchased a number of them as birthday presents.I would recommend this for ages 5-10. As a parent, I don't mind playing this one over and over. The game changes each time and the thrill of getting the dark blue properties just before GO is still there.

Let's face it, Monopoly can get very long and is certainly not fast paced enough for a younger child nor is it simple enough for one. Monopoly Jr. is the perfect way to take a great adult game and make it pleasing for the younger crowd. It is based on a theme park with ticket booths, rides, and vendor stands.There are still properties, actually, ticket booths (although you don't have a choice to buy them, if you land on it you must purchase it). There is money and chance cards. Everything is much more simple and yet moves at a fast enough pace to keep even a 5 year old engaged. If you land on a ticket booth that is not yours, you must pay. And like regular Monopoly, if you own all the colors in that set, rent is doubled. So children need to understand how much it costs for one and for two. They also need to pay attention to their properties to make sure other players aren't passing by without forking over the dough.We have found nothing yet that would improve on this version of Monopoly and I have purchased a number of them as birthday presents.I would recommend this for ages 5-10. As a parent, I don't mind playing this one over and over. The game changes each time and the thrill of getting the dark blue properties just before GO is still there.

Our grandkids love Monopoly Jr. and so do we. It's fun and educational for the kids. All the grandkids thru age 10 enjoy playing the game. It's a must have for every household.

This was a Christmas present for our 5 1/2 yr old Grandson and we played it on Christmas Eve after he opened itWe all had fun. It's easier than regular Monopoly and he loved being the Banker.Board games are fun for children of all ages and teaches them how to take turns, count money,learn patience and have fun at the same time. It's fun for the whole family... much better than a child playing video games alone.I would recommend this game to parents or grandparents of children in the 4-6 age group.

My seven year old son loves this game. He usually has a short attention span with board games, but he maintains interest and concentration for the duration with this. It's a fantastic family game and can easily be played with just two players. I played regular Monopoly as an older child and was concerned this might be boring or too childish, but the game retains the basic principles, just slightly simplified. Definitely recommended. Great game.

My seven year old son loves this game. He usually has a short attention span with board games, but he maintains interest and concentration for the duration with this. It's a fantastic family game and can easily be played with just two players. I played regular Monopoly as an older child and was concerned this might be boring or too childish, but the game retains the basic principles, just slightly simplified. Definitely recommended. Great game.