Topic: Board Game

Sir Mike, the "liberator of MI10," has sent a prototype of "Carmopoly," a No Agenda-themed version of Monopoly. The game features show-specific references and is described as a high-quality collector's item, despite a minor typo. The hosts discuss the potential for a limited production run or crowdfunding for the game.

The hidden-role board game "Secret Hitler" has become a popular item on Capitol Hill after a marketing stunt sent copies to every member of Congress. While NPR reports on its popularity, some find the game's lighthearted treatment of the historical figure and the term "racism" to be a watering down of serious concepts.

Hasbro has updated the Monopoly board game to "Monopoly Live," featuring an infrared tower in the center that tracks player movements and issues verbal instructions. The game eliminates physical cash in favor of a computerized system that enforces rules. The update is criticized as a "commissar" system designed for a generation raised on video games.