Anime lovers rejoice! The classic anime “Sailor Moon” finally has a board game for you and your friends. In this cool version, you can play with up to six players with an average game time of 60 minutes. Play as your favorite token in this Sailor Moon Monopoly board adventure with your friends on a rainy day, or nighttime, or pull it out during a party.
Overview
Hasbro has taken special care of keeping the feel and style of Sailor Moon and combining it with America’s famous past-time monopoly! However, Hasbro has replaced the chance and community chest in the middle with “Love” and “Friendship” cards to give a more loving and less hostile playing environment. On your money, you have your favorite characters featured in the center left of the paper which also changes the color scheme of the classic Monopoly game and Sailor Moon on your 500. You can tell Hasbro really put research, love, and work into this board, the cards, and especially the tokens.
Players:
The most unique change about this game board is the players. The players included are Cosmic Heart Compact, Moon Chalice, Spiral Heart Moon Rod, Garnet Orb, Deep Aqua Mirror, and Space Sword in a beautiful token. Something you will also notice about the tokens is how well-made they are. Beautifully constructed and great to look at. These tokens were based on the third season of Sailor Moon which has the Outer Scouts talismans also.
“Railroad” Cards:
Railroad cards are not “railroad” cards but staffs and talismans, Spiral Heart Moon Rod, and Heart Compact. They all have values on the cards including rent and mortgage. In the original Monopoly board game, these would be normal railroads but that wouldn’t fit in the cute theme of Sailor Moon.
Love and Friendship Cards:
In the original game of Monopoly you would pull a chance card and be greeted with a warm and fuzzy message “Go Directly To Jail. Do not Pass Go. Do not Collect $200.” and we would all laugh together. No? Well, that will no longer be an issue with the Sailor Moon Monopoly board game. An example of a Love Card is “Sailor Moon uses the power of the Moon Chalice to transform into Super Sailor Moon.” Collect $200. That is way more pleasant card to pull than going to jail. ‘
Property:
Well, there is a lack of actual… property in this board game. What you would own is the Scouts and put mortgages on them. Which could be considered a little distasteful. Which brings me to the next point. There is no theme associated with the houses or hotels in the game. You will be playing with default Monopoly houses and hotels which stick out like sore thumbs. At the very least it could be pink or maybe even rainbow colored to make it match the rest of the theme of the board.
Pros
It is a given that anyone who loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Black Panther will enjoy this game immensely. Before, we could only dream of exploring Wakanda – but now, it is reality. Meet all your favorite characters and places in this exciting edition of Monopoly. You don’t just travel to each location but also purchase them and start building settlements!
One thing we noticed about Monopoly Black Panther is its accepting age ranges, allowing anyone from 8+ to play. It also accommodates a maximum of 6 players, which is more than some other Monopoly games catered to the same age group. Whether you are thinking of buying this for a family, a group of friends or an interest club, it is almost guaranteed that everyone will be able to play and enjoy it. This can also be a great way to introduce young children to the concept of money-making and venture capitalism. After all, it is easier to interest the little ones in a lesson if it has to do with their favorite comic characters!
Additionally, Monopoly Black Panther seems to be worth every cent it costs, which is not much at all. At a price tag of $19.99 on Hasbro’s website, this is definitely one of the most affordable spin-offs of classic Monopoly. Considering the trademarks from Marvel, we’re admittedly a bit surprised why it is going for as little as it is, but we’re not complaining!
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 who 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