Hark, the final pillar of our old world has fallen and all that is left is chaos. I’m referring of course, to the announcement that Monopoly is going cashless.

The newest version of the game by makers Hasbro features a digital Mr Monopoly with purchases and trades marked by pressing a button on an electronic top hat, rather than using physical cash. Supposedly, it’s meant to prevent cheating, which everyone knows is half the fun anyway (and reflective of how real-world capitalism actually works).

Players can use voice recognition to command the banker when they’re making a move and the game also features ‘lights and sounds.’ Yet it’s receiving backlash from those who think it might be one futuristic move too far.

Monopoly has made this major change to its newest version – and it has huge consequences