Calling all Space Jam fans and board game enthusiasts! Step onto the court and into the wacky world of Marvin the Martian’s spaceship with Monopoly Space Jam, A New Legacy Edition. This basketball-themed twist on the classic game lets you team up with Bugs Bunny, Lola, and LeBron James in a hilarious property showdown.
Overview
This game transports you to the heart of “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Instead of building houses and hotels, you’ll be filling the stands with audience members. As you move around the board, you’ll earn points by sinking baskets – just watch out for those tricky Force-Field Rebound spaces! Upgrade your characters with Stamina and Speed boosts and use Power Up and Hoop cards to strategize your way to victory.
What’s Included
Monopoly Space Jam comes packed with everything you need to dive into the world of monopoly. Here are things that are included:
- Gameboard: A vibrant, colorful gameboard depicting Marvin the Martian’s spaceship and featuring iconic Looney Tunes characters, setting the stage for your Space Jam adventure.
- Miniature Basketball Hoop: This key component includes a backboard and post, rim, net, and base. It attaches directly to the gameboard for action-packed gameplay.
- Plastic Basketball and Launcher: The small plastic basketball and launcher are what you’ll use to take those all-important shots!
- Character Tokens: Choose from 6 cardboard character tokens featuring your favorite Looney Tunes and LeBron James, complete with plastic bases to keep them upright.
- Character Upgrades: Includes 32 Stamina and 12 Speed cardboard upgrades to boost your character’s abilities and add a strategic element to scoring more points.
- Title Deed Cards: Instead of traditional properties, these cards represent Looney Tunes characters you can recruit to your team.
- Power Up and Hoop Cards: These thematic cards replace Chance and Community Chest, adding surprising twists and strategic choices to your game.
- Monopoly Money: Classic Monopoly money is used to make deals and pay fees.
- Dice: Two dice to determine your moves around the board.
- Instructions: A detailed guide to help you learn the game’s rules and mechanics.
Pros
- Fun Basketball Mechanic: The integrated basketball hoop and shooting element add a unique and exciting skill-based component to the classic Monopoly gameplay, making it stand out.
- Space Jam Nostalgia: The gameboard design, character tokens, and thematic elements tap into the nostalgia of the original Space Jam movie, while incorporating the fresh appeal of “Space Jam: A New Legacy”.
- Family-Friendly: The combination of Monopoly’s familiar concept and the lighthearted Space Jam theme makes this an enjoyable game for both kids and adults.
- Shorter Game Time: Some reviewers suggest the board design with fewer properties offers a quicker gameplay experience compared to traditional Monopoly.
Cons
- Flimsy Character Tokens: The use of cardboard character tokens instead of traditional metal pieces might feel less durable and satisfying for some players.
- Setup Challenges: The basketball hoop attachment can be a bit finicky during setup and the ball sometimes flies off course, potentially adding a bit of setup frustration.
- Modified Gameplay: Some players who enjoy the classic Monopoly formula of acquiring properties, and building houses and hotels, might not enjoy the altered format of recruiting characters and scoring with the basketball.
Overall Review
Monopoly Space Jam is a New Legacy Edition is a delightful surprise for basketball fans and those who loved the movie. It adds a dose of action and humor to the classic board game format. While purists might miss traditional Monopoly elements, those looking for a lighthearted, family-friendly experience focused on Space Jam fun will enjoy this edition. If you’re ready to join the Tune Squad and challenge the Goons to an out-of-this-world Monopoly match, then this game is a great pick!