New Pokemon and Zelda themed Monopoly Games

[KnightOfTruth]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--b2uFSIUu--/c_fit,fl_progressive,w_636/vobg1otj8xvmmquwyozb.jpg
Source: http://kotaku.com/take-note-board-game-fans-southern-hobby-supply-has-r-1561218851

I'm definitely in for the Zelda one - my wife and I love Monopoly!

Not sure if the Pokemon is just a re-issue of the old Pokemon Monopoly from back in the 90's or if its updated with new Pokemon (now that there's over 650 or so)? Guess we'll find out.

No news about pre-order, but looks like release date will be 8/21/14
And a link to a purchase site: http://www.southernhobby.com/products/detail?p=23816

[Cosmic_Link]

Can live without the pokemans monopoly, but must have Zelda! 0.0

[r3galbum]

Definitely getting that Zelda monopoly

[Thetof91]

It says kanto edition on the Pokémon and Pokémon on the box is only from 1st generation..

[r3galbum]

So....I tried to register o.o. Do I really need to put in my CC information like that?

[KnightOfTruth]

So....I tried to register o.o. Do I really need to put in my CC information like that?

Hmmm... not sure. I didn't actually register or anything - it was just a link that was provided on the Kotaku site. Not even sure if you're able to actually "pre-order" this. I'm sure there will be other vendors for this as we get closer to the release date.

Maybe someone else who has used that site before could speak to it.

Regarding the Pokemon, I guess that means its just going to be a re-release of the one from back in 1999 or so. That'll be good for anyone who has been trying to avoid the high after-market prices that one had been going for.

[r3galbum]

Ohhh okay. I'm hoping other vendors will try to sell because having my CC info like that makes me uncomfortable lol.

Was the Pokemon monopoly popular?

[Eros]

I want these so bad :O

[SwiftDeath]

I feel like this is the thread where I should admit to owning a Pug Monopoly


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Zelda one looks nice

[KnightOfTruth]

Yay! Pre-orders are up for the Zelda Monopoly at Gamestop! Looks like there's some "exclusive" content as well which seems kinda weird for a board game, but oh well. Definitely stopping by my local store tomorrow for this!


The Legend of Zelda-Themed Monopoly Gets Release Date
There will be fights over the Triforce player token.

Monopoly: The Legend of Zelda, an officially licensed Zelda-themed Monopoly game from board game publisher USAopoly, is available for pre-order through Game Stop for US$39.99 ahead of its Sept. 15 release.

The collector's edition includes a custom designed game board featuring iconic locations from The Legend of Zelda franchise, Zelda-themed rupees along with six player tokens: Bow, Hookshot, Boomerang, Triforce, Hylian Shield and a Game Stop-exclusive Ocarina of Time. Deku Sprouts and Deku Trees replace the familiar houses and hotels, while Chance and Community Chest cards are renamed Empty Bottle and Treasure Chest. Those who pre-order through Game Stop get a Hyrule Map Lithograph in “a Treasure Chest Holder” and six Item Power Cards “for added game play,” including the Goddess, Wind Walker, Minish Cap, Spirit Flute, Phantom Hourglass and Ocarina of Time.

Also, here's a picture of the game board that I found on Kotaku - I'm horribly disappointed in the pathetic vector art of Link in the middle of the board, it looks like they just cut & paste some cheesy promo art or something and stuck it in the board. :( I'm not as terribly upset about the fact that the the 4 corners aren't "Zeldi-fied" because I think all collector boards have those, though its an obvious missed opportunity for more Zelda fan-service. But they could've also changed the money to match the colors of the Zelda rupees and made a master sword piece! They obviously did not consult many Zelda fans regarding it... It is kinda neat that they made the each color of properties from a different game though (or so it looks like).

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--vbaQpvIY--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/r4f7helpu8ueikze3xat.jpg
http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Iioztb8t--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/wjehy3lpudqz08ke0oee.jpg

[Eros]

Is anyone here able to sort me out a Zelda Monopoly board (potentially two if a friend decides she wants one). I can't see the Gamestop edition coming to the UK somehow and my US friend is in the middle of moving house D:

Edit: forget that, Gamestop ship internationally! Woo! So I've ordered direct. So happy!

[Redmagster]

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/Toysv75mr8tkc4j/Monopoly-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Collectors-Edition

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/images/products/zelda-monopoly.jpg

Gameseek £29.99

[Cosmic_Link]

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/pd/Toysv75mr8tkc4j/Monopoly-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Collectors-Edition

http://www.gameseek.co.uk/images/products/zelda-monopoly.jpg

Gameseek £29.99

ANy difference between this one and the Gamestop on? o.0

[KnightOfTruth]

ANy difference between this one and the Gamestop on? o.0

Yeah, per my earlier post on the first page:

Gamestop exclusives include: a Hyrule Map Lithograph in “a Treasure Chest Holder” and six Item Power Cards “for added game play,” including the Goddess, Wind Walker, Minish Cap, Spirit Flute, Phantom Hourglass and Ocarina of Time.

Gamestop also has an exclusive "ocarina of time" playable piece I believe. It looks like the Gameseek one you have pictured has a slingshot instead?

[Cosmic_Link]

Yeah, per my earlier post on the first page:

Gamestop exclusives include: a Hyrule Map Lithograph in “a Treasure Chest Holder” and six Item Power Cards “for added game play,” including the Goddess, Wind Walker, Minish Cap, Spirit Flute, Phantom Hourglass and Ocarina of Time.

Gamestop also has an exclusive "ocarina of time" playable piece I believe. It looks like the game one you have pictured has a slingshot instead?

Yeah, I re-read your previous post. I missed the bit with the different pieces though. >.< What kind of BS is this!? >.< Why make such a stupid and small change. Why change 1 piece!? Why not put the 2 pieces in both boards!? >.< I hope that these are just concept images and the final products are the same for all regions.

[Redmagster]

Funnily enough after posting the link I've been back and forth between the two sites checking for differences...

It does appear that gamestop having the exclusive ocarina has 'forced' an accidental exclusive piece in the uk edition to make the 6 with the slingshot...

The gamestop one is also in a square box rather than the traditional monopoly box shape...

Anyone know if the second wave orders at gamestop are any different apart from later release?

[Cosmic_Link]

Also, is it just me or does the Gameseek listing show the Gamestop Edition on their page!? XD

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/Cosmic_Link/Misc/Screenshotfrom2014-09-04211622_zps259fa4ca.png (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Cosmic_Link/media/Misc/Screenshotfrom2014-09-04211622_zps259fa4ca.png.html)

[Redmagster]

Shipping on Gamestop is still coming up as us only?!? Did other uk members manage to order direct??

[Cosmic_Link]

Shipping on Gamestop is still coming up as us only?!? Did other uk members manage to order direct??

I'm getting mine forwarded. On the fence with the UK one. Feel like I should get one... >.<

Also, what is the actual release date for this? Game stop is showing January, but Gameseek is showing 22nd this month. I assume the Gamestop release just applies to the second wave?

[Redmagster]

Weirdly the pic on Gameseek is the gamestop one until you enlarge the image.... O_o

[Cosmic_Link]

Weirdly the pic on Gameseek is the gamestop one until you enlarge the image.... O_o

lol Yeah, I noticed that! :D Funny. lol

[KnightOfTruth]

Also, what is the actual release date for this? Game stop is showing January, but Gameseek is showing 22nd this month. I assume the Gamestop release just applies to the second wave?

I was told that they are/were already shipping to Gamestop corporate by one of my manager friends - so I'm thinking it's still the 22nd of September. Apparently I was the only person who reserved one at his store too but he said they sold out pretty quickly for their pre-order bonus (lithograph/cards) and he missed the window to do it. (Edit: Hmmm... at least I think it was this - it might've been the Hulkamania edition that he mentioned were sold out now... darn sleeplessness, making me forget my stuff!)

I was wondering what was going to happen with other retailers with Gamestop's "exclusive" Ocarina of Time piece - whether they were going to have one less piece, but looks like maybe it forced others to have an "exclusive" too?

[KnightOfTruth]

So picked up my GS Exclusive version the other day and the "pre-order bonus" appears to be a misleading statement since there was nothing included except what was inside the box. On the back of the box it lists the "treasure chest envelope, hyrule map lithograph", 6 item cards" as being included in the game itself. Just wondering if anyone else got this from a place other than Gamestop and can confirm whether these things were listed on the back of yours as well?