Summary
Hasbro has announced aPokemonedition of the classicMonopolyboard game, joining a long list of collaborations with other franchises, includingSuper Mario,Dungeons & Dragons, andGame of Thrones. Being one of the largest IPs in the world,Pokemonspans video games, a trading card game, an anime, and more. Therefore, it makes perfect sense for Hasbro to further capitalize on its nostalgia.
Evolved fromThe Landlord’s Gamedating back to 1903,Monopolyis inspired by the economic concept, and Hasbro obtained the game in 1991.Monopoly Goplayers are unhappy with the latest dig eventin the 2023 mobile game based on the tabletop version, drawing particular attention to the lack of tools on offer. Still, gamers love to carry this beloved board game around with them in any shape or form, and nowPokemonfans can catch their themed variant.
Succeeding the previousPokemon Johto Monopoly Edition,The Monopoly Pokemon Editiontakes gameplay back to basics. Replacing the silverMonopolypieces with Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Pikachu, and substituting the Chance Cards with challenge and adventure cards, the end goal is to collect Pokemon. The Pokedex includes 48 different pocket monsters to catch, and players can also obtain locations like forests and gyms. AlongsideDinosaur IslandandCarnival of Monsters,The Monopoly Pokemon Editionwill likely join the list of thebest board games forPokemonfans.
Hasbro Announces The Monopoly Pokemon Edition
Just last year, CD Projekt Red andHasbro collaborated onMonopoly: The Witcher Editionbased on the popular fantasy game series, showing the range these themedMonopolyboards will extend to. However,The Monopoly Pokemon Editionwill be cheaper than some other variants of the board game, costing $24.99. This version has been given a Christmas release date of December 20, and it will make the perfect gift for anyPokemonor board game fan. Pre-orders are now open to purchase your copy throughAmazonorEntertainment Earth.
ThePokemonfandom will, of course,remember thePokemon Master Trainerboard gamefrom 1999, which still serves as the superiorPokemonboard 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.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
