Monopoly is getting a makeover – with a T-Rex replacing the thimble

We need to talk about Monopoly. The much-loved family board game has rocked the boat by holding a vote to determine the future of its silver tokens. And there's some bad news.

Brace yourselves...

... and say farewell to the thimble, wheelbarrow and boot. A moment of silence is called for.

https://twitter.com/metajane/status/842778129357664256

Unsurprisingly, the scotty dog finished top of the vote but the poor thimble – revered by some as the game's best token – was voted out first, replaced by... a T-Rex. Yes, really. Oh, and all the tokens are now gold.

The boot and barrow also failed to secure the requisite number of votes, swapped out for a penguin and rubber duck.

https://twitter.com/MonopolyUK/status/842741076968402944

There is a precedent for Monopoly reshuffles – back in 2013 the iron was discontinued in favour of a cat – but this recent vote has prompted a Twitter outpouring as fans grieve the loss of their favourite pieces.

https://twitter.com/jackthorne/status/843015046431211520
https://twitter.com/ARadiantHero/status/842772045339508736
https://twitter.com/SpencerBogad/status/842741116449492992
https://twitter.com/derekdod/status/838582871493341184

Still, it could be worse. At least we didn't end up with THIS.