Pac-Man meets Monopoly in a delicious game of chasing and banking! A game probably everyone played while growing up, Pac-Man makes a comeback – but this time in Monopoly edition.
Overview
Embrace the nostalgic theme as you race your fellow players around the board to buy Levels, replacing the Properties of classic Monopoly, and earn more points! There is no money in this edition of Monopoly.
Instead, players rack up points, which are tracked in the banking and arcade unit. The handy banking and arcade unit takes care of all the points earned by every player, eliminating the need for paper money and adding to the immersive feel of the real arcade Pac-Man. Passing GO becomes more than a way to collect your salary. Now, you can play a mini-game of Pac-Man too, earning more points in the process.
As always, however, watch out for the Ghost!
What’s Included
A standard set of the Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man Board Game includes the following:
- banking and arcade unit
- 4 plastic arcade coins
- 1 gameboard
- 4 Pac-Man tokens
- 1 Ghost token
- 1 numbered die
- 1 Ghost die
- 16 Level cards
- 4 Reference cards
- game guide
Pros
This edition of Monopoly really captures the spirit of Pac-Man well. Fans of Pac-Man will notice that the design of the game board and pieces are extremely detailed, offering a window into 8-bit retro gaming. Everything about the set is reminiscent of the 80’s arcades, a sure selling point for the young at heart.
With the well-known gameplay of Pac-Man, this edition of Monopoly is also quite easy to pick up. All one has to do is understand the rules of both Monopoly and Pac-Man, and they will be able to intuitively pick up the gameplay of Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man.
Cons
On the whole, we believe that Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man is a must-have for anyone who has ever enjoyed the retro game – doubly so if you also enjoy Monopoly. From the 8-bit player tokens to the Pac-Man-styled game board, we are sure that any Pac-Man fan will love the set. This edition also looks great in anyone’s Monopoly collection, with the 5 collectible 8-bit Pac-Man tokens!
This fun-sized game makes for a perfect time to entertain the kids. They may not play 8-bit retro Pac-Man anymore, but with Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man, they can now experience the arcade first-hand. At the affordable price of around $30, recommend this game for any Monopoly and Pac-Man lover who wants to relive the arcade life again.
Maria Garcia