"While we're a bit sad to see the iron go, the cat token is a fantastic choice by the fans and we have no doubt it will become just as iconic as the original tokens." "We know that cat lovers around the world will be happy to welcome the new cat token into the Monopoly game," said Eric Nyman, senior vice president and global brand leader for Hasbro Gaming, in a statement. ![]() The feline piece conquered its own competition in a separate vote on the Monopoly Facebook page, winning over four other proposed tokens - a toy robot, guitar, helicopter and diamond ring - with 31%. While the iron leaves the game, a new cat will take its place passing "GO!" and collecting $200 going forward. The Scottie dog was the clear choice for fans and game players from 185 countries, getting 29% of the vote. The token, a staple of the Hasbro board game since the 1930s, is being retired after only garnering 8% of fan votes in a "Save Your Token" campaign. ![]() The Monopoly iron is going off to that giant linen closet in the sky.
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