Monopoly doesn’t use cash anymore — that may teach kids some bad financial lessons

Author: Jacob Passy

In a world of digital payments, parents need to be deliberate in teaching their kids about money.

Hasbro announced Wednesday it will release a version of the classic board game Monopoly designed for the digital age. But financial experts argue the game’s new design could deprive children of important financial lessons.

In Hasbro’s HAS, -1.05%  latest edition of Monopoly, gone are the paper money and Community Chest cards. Instead, the board game now comes with a voice-controlled, artificial intelligence device shaped like a top hat. 
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Designed to prevent cheating, players will now press a button on the top hat and dictate commands, such as paying rent or trading properties. The game is set to be released July 1 and is available for pre-order from Walmart WMT, -0.55%  and Amazon.

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