How often do you playMonopolywith your family? Never? Me too. Every time it’s mentioned, it usually kicks up bad memoriesof grueling hours-long sessionswith any number of relatives, and you get bonus points if those games operateunder a completely different rulesetthanMonopolyis played. Of course, digital versions can be much quicker and keep everyone honest: and that’s just what superstar Ariana Grande prefers.
Speaking to Vogue,Ariana Grande explains that she’s a huge fan ofMonopoly, in iPad form. This isn’tMonopoly Goshe’s talking about, but the actualMonopoly app, also known asMonopoly: The Board Game. It’s a $4.99 paid app that doesn’t involveCookie Clicker-esque tapping. Nope, Grande enjoys the good old-fashioned board game in a more portable format.
Ariana Grande Is A “Die-Hard” Fan Of Monopoly
That’s One Of The First Times I’ve Seen That Phrase
In her Vogue interview, roughly six minutes in,Grande goes into her purse to grab her iPad. “When I’m traveling or waiting on set, I like to play games. I play a lot ofMonopolyonline with strangers. It’s die-hard. I think I’m on level 80, I believe. I’m not kidding, I would say it’s mostly forMonopolyand my virtual farm. Yes, I do that as well, it’s fun.” While the farming game was never mentioned by name (or shown on screen), some fans suspect it wasHay Day orTownship.
I mean, I think we can all relate! Mobile gaming has had its ups and downs. Still, with paid apps and services like Apple Arcade offering alternatives to “energy-based” and microtransaction-riddled games,it can be easy to go heads-down with a quality mobile app. Since we have our phones on us at all times, rote activities like waiting for a plane flight can get a little more exciting.
You Might Have Played Monopoly With Ariana Grande Without Even Knowing
Or Other Celebrities Who Log On
Another interesting aspect of this story is that you may have playedMonopolywith Ariana Grande at some point.Giventhat many celebrities are now streamingor have YouTube gaming channels, the odds are consistently increasing when it comes to playing an errant session or two with someone famous.
Some people I know also only stream or play one particular game for months or years on end. Grande in particular has cemented herselfas an ambassador of sorts for this decades-old classic. Maybe she’ll get a spotin theMonopolymovie?
Mobile Games Are A Great Choice For Busy Celebrities
There’s Plenty Of Time To Do Your Dailies
If you’ve ever grabbed your phone and started playing something becauseyou were too busy to sit down on a PC or a couch, you’ve been there. Grande even mentions that she plays games while waiting for a professional shoot, which seems like a great time to get all of your daily quests down without stressing out too much.
PlayingMonopolyis not what I’d call “stress-free” though, in any form, even a cozy mobile edition that does most of the work for you. Few things can rival the pain of needing one more property to complete a run, only to have it stolen from you through a lucky roll. The next time you playMonopolyonline, just know that you might be randomly matched up with Ariana Grande
