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2017
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Description
Description from the publisher:
It's the Monopoly game with a Nintendo twist as it joins forces with beloved Nintendo video game characters. Instead of standard Monopoly tokens, the game features Super Mario characters, each with their own special powers within gameplay. Play as Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi, or Donkey Kong. Finish the game by defeating Bowser at the end! It's not just about money in this game; players earn points by buying Properties, collecting Coins, and beating Bosses. The player with the highest score wins the game.
Features Nintendo's Super Mario characters
Coins replace Monopoly money
Power-up die activates special abilities
Battle legendary Bosses
Monopoly (Official) Family
(3 games)
Part of the Monopoly (Official) family — see Monopoly Deal for the combined view.
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Board Game Sanctuary Review at 0:35 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Quality components that evoke the Nintendo theme.
- The game concludes much more quickly than the original Monopoly due to boss card reveals.
- Different character abilities and triggered power-ups.
- The two-player variant involves tactical decision-making.
- Party mode allows for teams of players.
- Numerous purchasable characters increase replayability.
- The choice between resolving the movement or power-up die first offers strategic advantage.
- The endgame scoring system has multiple avenues for victory points.
- The game prevents a runaway leader effect.
- Incredibly fun to play.
Cons
- Suffers from the luck of the dice roll with little mitigation.
- Character selection can be unbalanced due to the frequency of power-up die faces.
Thematic elements
- Nintendo characters
Comparison games
- Monopoly
- Mario Kart
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- boss fights — When a player passes or lands on 'Go', they collect coins and flip over a boss card. Players can pay a cost to fight the boss and attempt to roll a required amount to defeat it, keeping the boss card and earning a special bonus.
- character abilities — Each character has a special power-up boost ability that is triggered when a specific icon is rolled on the powerup die.
- Dice Rolling — Players roll two dice: a movement die and a power-up die. They can choose which to resolve first. The movement die determines how far a player moves around the board. The power-up die has various effects including gaining coins, forcing other players to drop coins, stealing coins, or allowing a player to choose another player to drop coins.
- Drafting — In the two-player variant, players control two characters and choose which one to activate on their turn, then flip it face down, being forced to use the second on their next turn.
- Property purchase — Players can purchase unowned properties or bid for them in an auction. Rent is paid to owners when opponents land on their properties.
- Set Collection — Victory points are awarded for purchased properties, defeated bosses, and remaining coins.
- Variable player powers — Players select a character figurine with a corresponding character card, each having unique abilities and a higher or lower chance of triggering their bonus power-up based on the powerup die faces.
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Quotes (from this video)
- Well, I am an animal lover, so I'm going to choose the dog.
- Well, I bags the car, and I will take the top hat, of course.
- Whoops. Sorry, guys. I thought we actually playing Monopoly Gamer.
- Monopoly Gamer takes the original Monopoly rules and mechanics and tweaks them and elevates them to make you feel like you're playing a video game.
- Monopoly Gamer doesn't really feel like you're playing Monopoly at all. In fact, it feels like you're playing Mario Kart the board game.
- Considering my final verdict, Monopoly Gamer is best suited to families and younger gamers.
- If you really like my boardroom reviews, please subscribe to my channel. Otherwise, thanks for joining me again for another review at Board Game Sanctuary. This is Dan East signing out. I'll see you again soon.
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Meeple Mountain Discussion at 1:36 sentiment: negative
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Overall sentiment (raw)
negative
Pros
- High-quality components and tactile fit of character packs
- Art direction perceived as striking, with a minimal cover that contrasts the complex interior rules
Cons
- Controversy and polarization around the variant overshadowed the product
- Reception varied and could alienate traditional Monopoly players who prefer classic rules
Thematic elements
- Monopoly-style property manipulation enhanced by character-driven abilities and pack-based customization
- Modern, urban board game milieu where traditional Monopoly mechanics meet collectible character packs and power-ups
- Personal discovery and community reaction narrative; consumer culture around a new variant
Comparison games
- Monopoly
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- character powers via packs — Each character pack grants unique abilities that modify movement, purchases, or events on the board
- collectible components and themed artwork — Supplemental character packs and tokens slot into specific holders, reinforcing the customization aspect
- property acquisition and rent (variant) — Properties are purchased and rents collected, though core interactions are influenced by power-ups and character abilities
- roll-and-move with action dice — Players roll dice to move around the board and trigger location-based actions, merging classic Monopoly flow with new inputs
- Unique Player Powers — Each character pack grants unique abilities that modify movement, purchases, or events on the board
Video topics + discussion points
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Quotes (from this video)
- they called it Monopoly gamer they said it was different
- I opened all the extra character packs and slotted them so neatly into their molded plastic homes
- the linen Pages were Bountiful with rules and information
- I set the game up but never tore it down
- that was the last game I ever played
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Adam in Wales - Board Game Design Discussion at 11:34 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fresh, approachable take that makes Monopoly feel accessible to new players.
- Negotiation and deals remain core; players still bargain in a dynamic market.
- Thematic Halloween-level whimsy and colorful components.
Cons
- Not a traditional Monopoly experience; may alienate purists.
- Reliance on luck in boss mechanics can feel unsatisfying.
Thematic elements
- Score points by defeating bosses and collecting coins instead of pure money.
- Video-game crossover theme in a board game form with boss battles.
- Playful, crossover-style competition with pop-culture characters.
Comparison games
- Monopoly Millionaire
- Monopoly Deal
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Boss battles after laps — Final boss encounters determine the winner via combat-resolved dice outcomes.
- Coins on spaces — Passing spaces drops coins; collecting yields strategic leverage.
- Point economy — Players accumulate points instead of pure currency as the primary score.
- Power-up shell dice (combat/attack dynamics) — Red shells or powerups influence movement and interactions.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- there's nothing very constructive about it
- it's a mean-spirited game you know it's all about trying to bankrupt your opponents
- the great thing about Monopoly Millionaire is that brilliant tile money now that is a huge improvement over the cash the paper money
- in monopoly gamer everyone is competing for points rather than money
- you build monopoly is a real step forward
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Board Game Replay Playthrough sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Streamlined Monopoly rules
- Quick gameplay
- Nintendo character theming
- Fun negotiation mechanics
Cons
- Highly luck-based
- Expensive with collector's edition
- Limited strategic depth
Thematic elements
- Nintendo characters playing Monopoly
- Mario Universe
- Casual party game
Comparison games
- Mario Party
- Traditional Monopoly
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Boss Battler — Players fight boss characters for points
- Boss battles — Players fight boss characters for points
- Character Special Abilities — Each Nintendo character has unique powers
- roll and move — Players roll dice to move around the board
- Roll/Spin to Move — Players roll dice to move around the board
- Unique Player Powers — Each Nintendo character has unique powers
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- As somebody who would have said absolutely not to playing a Monopoly game, this is fun.
- This game is 90% luck.
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