Monopoly is based on real-life events in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where the original board game was created by Charles Darrow. The story revolves around the rise and fall of various business families as they acquire properties and try to bankrupt their opponents.
The gameplay involves navigating the board, buying and selling properties, collecting rent, and trying to drive others into bankruptcy. Players can use custom rules to change the game's dynamics, adding a layer of replayability. The AI opponent profiles offer varying levels of challenge, while the ability to turn off certain features allows players to tailor their experience.
Gameplay is controlled using cursor-based point-and-click controls, with the PlayStation mouse supported. The board is displayed in perspective view, with animations playing when a token reaches a new square or lands on properties. Players can interact with Mr. Monopoly by clicking on him, and deals are made from a special sub-menu.
Monopoly was released for the PlayStation on October 31st, 1997, supporting up to four players in custom rules that add replayability to the classic game.