Hasbro announced it will be giving the traditional Monopoly community chest cards a socially conscious makeover.

The toy company will be replacing 16 of the outdated community chest cards with modern concepts that reflect today’s society. Hasbro plans to let fans help them choose the new cards by voting online.

Past community chest cards feature topics such as holiday funds, beauty contests, and life insurance.

However, the new scenarios are expected to cover events like “Shop Local”, “Rescue A Puppy,” and “Help Your Neighbors,” essentially embrace the new meaning of community.

“The world has changed a lot since Monopoly became a household name more than 85 years ago, and clearly today, community is more important than ever,” Eric Nyman, Chief Consumer Officer at Hasbro, said in a statement on the website.

“We felt like 2021 was the perfect time to give fans the opportunity to show the world what community means to them through voting on new Community Chest Cards. We’re really excited to see what new cards get voted in!”

However, the change has resulted in some criticism online, WDRB reports. Gyles Brandreth, a former European Monopoly champion, shared his disappointment about the change on Twitter.

“Hasbro are wanting to ‘update’ the game: I say, ‘Don’t tamper with a classic. I still want to win a Beauty Contest and collect £ 10!’” he tweeted after learning about the change.

This spring, Hasbro plans to show its commitment to the community by hosting its first-ever Monopoly Charity Classic. The event will feature four celebrities competing for a $350,000 community chest fund.

The game will also serve as a chance for players and viewers to get a look at some of the new community chest cards that consumers voted for.

Hasbro expects the updated version of Monopoly to be available for purchase this fall.

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Hasbro has launched Monopoly for Millennials - a board game that pokes fun at the stereotypes of the generation. A Monopoly game is seen during the Monopoly U.S. National Championship tournament at Union Station April 15, 2009 in Washington, DC. 28 finalists are competing for the title of National Champion who will represent the U.S. in the World Championship in October in Las Vegas. Getty Images/Alex Wong
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