History of the board game Monopoly US and UK the year before World Championships through 2003–2004 but during the same year as of 2009 (see table, below). The determination of the US champion was changed for the 2003 tournament: winners of an Internet-based quiz challenge were selected to compete, rather than one state champion for each of the 50 states. The tournaments are now typically held every six years. In the past, the US edition Monopoly board was used at the World championship level, while national variants are used at the national level. Since true international play began in 1975, no World champion has come from
History of the board game Monopoly "Advance to Boardwalk" was first published in 1985. Kenner Parker was acquired by Tonka in 1987. The 1987/1988 "Monopoly" Tournaments were held under Kenner Parker Tonka management. In the United Kingdom, "Monopoly" publisher Waddingtons produced its first non-London edition in 1989, creating a Limited Edition based on Leeds as a charity fundraiser. In 1990, Merv Griffin Enterprises turned "Monopoly" into a prime time game show, airing after "Super Jeopardy!" on Saturday nights on ABC. The program was hosted by Mike Reilly and announced by Charlie O'Donnell. "Monopoly Junior" was first published in 1990. Kenner Parker Tonka was acquired by Hasbro