Our Scopeleans recently sat down with EnRed from Canal Sur sharing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the creation of “MONOPOLY GO!” and celebrating its remarkable success. Some of the team, consisting of Enrique Tapias Fraga, VP Head of Studio; Hugo Pibernat, Chief Technology Officer at Playgami; Alvaro Fernandez Garcia, Lead UI Artist on “MONOPOLY GO!”; and Jose Carmona Roldán, Staff Engineer on “MONOPOLY GO!”, provided a deep dive into the project that brought this iconic board game into the digital age.
The conversation highlighted how “MONOPOLY GO!” was brought to life, with a particular focus on its roots in Sevilla, Spain, where much of the development took place. The game blends the familiar elements of the classic Monopoly experience with new interactive features, creating a fresh yet nostalgic twist on the beloved board game. Sevilla's influence is evident throughout the game, with landmarks like the Giralda and Torre del Oro adding a local touch to the virtual experience.
Our team shared the challenges of adapting a game with such a rich history to the mobile world, emphasizing how they stayed true to the essence of the original while incorporating modern gameplay dynamics. The hard work has paid off— “MONOPOLY GO!” has achieved over 150 million downloads, 10 million daily users, and surpassed $3 billion in revenue, becoming one of the biggest mobile releases of the year.