Even when it looks similar to past iterations of monopoly, the rules of platform monopoly are slightly different. Instead of rental property, the object is to collect intellectual property . Instead of houses and hotels, there will be servers and data centers. A less random mechanic will let users feel like this gamified experience requires more strategy and skill. It is possible to win by buying up every startup and all the infrastructure but it is also possible to win by teaming together with other players to stop one person from owning the board.