As a board game representation of cold-blooded capitalism, Monopoly is rather brutal — up to six entrepreneurs start with the same level of capital and acquire land as quickly as possible, before then applying hefty rent charges for merely standing on the land. The goal is to bankrupt the other players; it's a cruel world.
Yet still, it's fun, and we've had some awesome Nintendo-themed editions, with the upcoming Legend of Zelda set being an example. Pokémon fans haven't been left out, however, as the previously confirmed Kanto edition — accompanying a previously release 'mon version — has emerged at retailers such as GameStop in North America, with a release date of 30th August. It includes plenty of neat 'mon-themed features, too.
- Pokémon themed game board features the Kanto Region and all eight gyms
- 6 collectible metal tokens: Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee, Jigglypuff
- Custom sculpted Poké Marts and Pokémon Centers replace traditional Houses & Hotels
With this just a week away we're sure some fans are already browsing multiple retailers to look for the best deal. Let us know if you're one of them — this does seem to be North American only right now — and enjoy the images below.
Thanks to Ryan Millar for the heads up.
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[source gonintendo.com]
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Hmph, I reported this about an hour ago, but whatever. I kind of want this, but I think I'd still prefer the classic Nintendo Monopoly. One day, one day.
@PvtOttobot I think Pokemon is one of Nintendo franchises if I'm wrong.
There are so many cool Monopoly sets out there until I remember how miserably boring Monopoly is.
This looks awesome.
@Artwark No he means.
http://www.vivahateonline.co.uk/ekmps/shops/vivahate/images/nintendo-monopoly-2512-p.jpg
@Jazzer94 indeed
But this already existed like 15 years ago? At least mention its existence.
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Monopoly:_Pok%C3%A9mon_Edition_%281999%29
@Smooching idk if you spotted this but if you look closer on the back of the box you'll see that it's almost an exact replica of the original pokemonopoly's board, just without the anime theming.
Pikachu is the star on the cards and as its own character piece... perfect, because everyone wants Pikachu on EVERY single franchise and merchandise they own.
NOT EVERYONE IS ADDICTED TO PIKACHU, POKEMON COMPANY!!
That is TOO cool! First Zelda, and now this!? I don't know how much more of this my wallet can take...
This didn't exist yet? interesting.
Somewhere in the article you should mention the $45 price for what is basically a $15 board game. That's quite the mark-up, even for a Pokemon license. Probably $59 in the Nitneod store in Manhattan.
Pass.
Is there going to be a Kirby set? Because that would appeal to audiences more
While these sets are very well mase if you already own the original than you're good to go. Don't waste money on expensive re-skins like this
Oh cool, I've always liked monopoly and this one could be perfect for my little cousins to start playing it
Um.... so a new one of this? I own this one.
So I don't need another one.
I don't understand why this isn't called Pokemonopoly.
Maybe I'll wait for Sinnoh edition.
Was Mario the first one? Then Zelda, and now this...is there some sort of big Monopoly game coming to Nintendo systems? lol
I remember carrying a Pokemon Monopoly out of school for a friend, so I will just play it at his house if I want to play through Pokemon Monopoly.
Yeah, i'm pretty sure i still have the original Pokemon Monopoly from like... 1999. That was also when i learned that I really only like the idea of Monopoly, and that actually playing it is a boring, pointless waste of time.
@Xiao_Pai I really hope so. I would KILL for that.
As a Monopoly fanatic, I'm so tempted to get this.. if only I had someone to play with X_X
I actually like this one better than the original, it looks cleaner and doesn't scream 'for kids' quite as much as the original anime themed version. Although I do prefer the deeper colors of the old board's artwork.
Looks great, but I ordered the Zelda one, and already own the Nintendo edition... So I'll skip it
Other than replacing the plastic figures with metal ones (and swapping out Blastoise, Clefairy, and Mewtwo for Squirtle, Jigglypuff, and Eevee), how is this any different from the previous edition of Pokémon Monopoly? Does it still have the alternate bonus choices for when you roll doubles (rather than rolling again), such as being able to swipe a non-monopoly property from an opponent when rolling double 6's?
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