Form alliances, strengthen bonds, build villages and strongholds and leave your future in the hands of the Kimoyo Beads cards and Heart-shaped Herb cards. Just like classic Monopoly, it’s a fight to the finish with monopolizing the world and collecting as much money as possible. Be the last player standing to win, once your opponents have all gone bankrupt.
Overview
While this game’s main unique aspect is the electronic banking system in place of paper game money, it also offers tons of appeal to kids.
Choose one of four favorite tokens – Little Hazel, Little Scottie, Toy Car, and Toy Boat – and shepherd it around the board as you purchase the ice cream parlor, toy store, skate park, and more!
Be your banker and key in every transaction into the electronic banking unit, while wielding your sleek bank card. Kids will have a blast of fun playing the part of a banker, and customer and placing “sold” signs on every property they buy.
With the increasing amount of card use and e-commerce in the real world these days now’s as good a time as ever to start the little ones on their very own banking journey.
Who says teaching kids about money has to be dry and boring? The Monopoly Junior Electronic Banking edition brings the element of fun into the adult world of finance.
Just like classic Monopoly, whoever ends up with the most money wins the game!
What’s Included
This edition of the game is quite similar to Monopoly Junior, specifically targeting younger players ages 5 and up and accommodating a maximum of 4 players.
However, it’s not just the glaring new money system that makes the difference. Let’s have a look at what the Monopoly Junior Electronic Banking set includes:
- Banking unit
- 4 bank cards
- 4 Junior tokens
- 20 Chance cards
- 48 sold signs
- 4 Who’s Your Token Character cards
- 1 die
2x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries are required for the electronic banking unit. They are not included in the set.
Pros
Nothing can really go wrong with this easy-to-use banking system introduced to a game that kids can truly enjoy.
- It’s for all ages
The kid-friendly properties featuring well-known idyllic hangouts promise to hype up the excitement about owning your very own ice cream parlor. Or perhaps you can run the skate park, or the kids’ all-time favourite – the toy store.
It’s made for kids, and they’re sure to be able to appreciate it. In Monopoly Junior, there is no such thing as “too young to play”. What’s more, your little ones get a complete new experience with their flashy bank cards and electronic banking unit!
- Comes at a great price
With the electronic system, one might expect the price of this Monopoly set to go slightly higher. However, that’s certainly not the case. In fact, this edition sells at $19.99 – the same price as classic Monopoly!
Entertain the kids for hours while you teach them about banking and finance in the most exciting way possible, all for $19.99.
Cons
However, one thing Monopoly collectors should note is the fluctuating price of this game. While Hasbro offers it at $19.99, it seems to be more expensive on other retailers, such as Amazon – where the price of the same box is nearly double! If you are considering getting Monopoly Black Panther, it may be worth doing some research to find the best prices.
As with most themed Monopoly games, players who are unfamiliar with the setting may be a little lost at first. This is compounded by the fact that there are elements of this Monopoly edition unique to the Black Panther universe, making it slightly more difficult to catch up on all of the gameplay mechanics than other themed Monopoly games that are played the same as the classic version.
One small thing that some fans may find undesirable is that this edition of Monopoly still contains the same “Go to Jail” and “Get Out of Jail” icons as the classic Monopoly. While this is an in-built mechanic of Monopoly that we probably can’t imagine the game without, some players may find that it slightly detracts from the lore of Wakanda, and having those pieces on the board may look out of place. However, if you don’t mind a reminder that Black Panther sometimes still has to follow the rules of Monopoly, this will probably not be an issue.
Overall Review
To sum up, we think that Monopoly Black Panther will be a steal for anyone that is a fan of both Monopoly and Marvel. At its very affordable retail price, it is an easy grab for a collector looking to add another themed Monopoly game. Just be careful to cross-check the prices before making your purchase.
Did we mention the pictures yet? When you open this box, you will be instantly reminded of the breathtaking scenes of Wakanda – a worthy piece of art for both collectors and casual players alike. The vibrant colors make this an attractive game both on the outside and within. Although the slightly differing gameplay may be confusing at first, it should be easy for any new player to pick up.
On the whole, for anyone who is a Marvel enthusiast, especially Black Panther, the Monopoly Black Panther set is highly recommended for a fresh look into the world of Monopoly aside from traditional properties and cards. You will also get to build up your very own settlements and ally with the locals for maximum progress!
Maria Garcia