Monopoly Announces New Pokemon Board Game

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Monopoly Announces New Pokemon Board Game

Key Takeaways

  • Hasbro releases a Pokemon edition of Monopoly, adding to its long list of franchise collaborations.
  • Monopoly Pokemon Edition brings back classic gameplay with pocket monster pieces and locations, like gyms and forests, for fans to claim.
  • Priced at $24.99, this version will be released in time for Christmas, making it the perfect gift for Pokemon and board game enthusiasts.

As a seasoned gamer who has played countless hours of Pokemon games and owned every single trading card from the original set, the announcement of The Monopoly Pokemon Edition has filled me with unbridled excitement! Growing up in the ’90s, I remember playing the Pokemon Master Trainer board game tirelessly, dreaming of becoming a real-life Ash Ketchum. Now, decades later, it seems that my childhood dreams are finally coming true – or at least, they’re getting a modern update!

Hasbro unveiled a special Pokemon version of the popular Monopoly board game, marking another partnership with famous franchises like Super Mario, Dungeons & Dragons, Game of Thrones, and others. With Pokemon being one of the biggest intellectual properties globally, encompassing video games, trading card games, an anime series, and more, it’s no surprise that Hasbro is leveraging its nostalgic appeal in this way.

Originating from “The Landlord’s Game” as early as 1903, the classic game of “Monopoly” was inspired by economic principles and was acquired by Hasbro in 1991. However, recent updates to the “Monopoly Go” mobile game in 2023 have left players disappointed with the latest dig event, specifically due to a limited selection of tools available. Yet, fans continue to cherish this timeless board game and now, Pokemon enthusiasts can collect their themed versions of it.

Following the Pokemon Johto Monopoly Edition, The Pokemon Monopoly Edition simplifies gameplay once more. Instead of the traditional Monopoly pieces, players now have Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Pikachu to choose from. Traditional Chance Cards are replaced with challenge and adventure cards. Unlike classic Monopoly, the objective here is not property acquisition but rather Pokemon collection. The Pokedex features 48 distinct pocket monsters for capture, and players can also acquire locations such as forests and gyms. Alongside Dinosaur Island and Carnival of Monsters, Pokemon Monopoly Edition is poised to become another fantastic board game for Pokemon enthusiasts, similar to the others on that list.

Hasbro Announces The Monopoly Pokemon Edition

Last year, CD Projekt Red and Hasbro teamed up to create a special edition of Monopoly called “Monopoly: The Witcher Edition,” showcasing the diversity that themed versions of Monopoly can offer. Contrastingly, the upcoming “Monopoly Pokemon Edition” will be more budget-friendly, priced at $24.99. This version is slated for release on Christmas Day, December 25th, making it an ideal present for any Pokemon or board game enthusiasts. If you’re interested, pre-orders are now available through Amazon and Entertainment Earth.

The Pokemon fandom will, of course, remember the Pokemon Master Trainer board game from 1999, which still serves as the superior Pokemon board game in fans’ minds. Gameplay featured a roster full of first-generation pocket monsters and went on to receive a Johto expansion in 2000 and an altered Hoenn version in 2005. Fans were all for stepping into Ash Ketchum’s shoes in whatever way possible, and this board game was a great way to simulate the trainer’s experience.

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2024-11-05 15:53