Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition

Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition is an exciting version of the classic board game, bringing the universe of Pokémon to the Monopoly experience. Based on the beloved Kanto region, this game is perfect for fans of the series. The board features a vibrant design that recreates the Kanto region, including all 8 iconic gyms that players can explore. Traditional properties have been replaced by Poké Marts and Pokémon Centers, offering a new strategic dynamic to the game. Players can choose from 6 collectible metal tokens, such as Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee and Jigglypuff, each bringing its own charm to the competition. The Professor Oak and Trainer Battle cards replace the classic Lucky Chest and Community cards, adding new challenges and rewards throughout the game. With personalized Pokémon Money, transactions become even more engaging as you try to build the best Pokémon team. Join Pikachu and his friends on this adventure through the Kanto region, take on the gym leaders and trade Pokémon with other trainers to become the ultimate master!

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

The main objective of the game Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition is to accumulate wealth by capturing themed properties, which represent different locations in the Kanto region, and building Poké Marts and Pokémon Centers to collect rent from opponents. Players move around the board with collectibles representing Pokémon characters, take part in gym battles and use Luck and Reversal cards to gain strategic advantages, all with the aim of bankrupting their opponents and becoming the last trainer to keep their fortune.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition:

• Acquire properties of the same color to build Poké Marts and maximize your return on investment.
• Try to negotiate the gyms (Railroads) instead of spending a lot of money right at the start.
• Use Evolution and Poké Ball cards to your advantage; they can change the course of the game.
• Maintain an adequate cash balance to deal with unexpected expenses such as fees and high rents.
• Focus on obtaining rare properties, such as Mewtwo, which offer high rental returns.
• Monitor your opponents' progress and adjust your trading strategies to stay one step ahead.
• Remember to visit the Pokémon Center to improve your recovery options.

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GAME mechanics

• Auction / Bidding: When a player lands on a property and decides not to buy it at the listed price, the property is put up for auction. All players, including the one who refused to buy, can participate in the auction by bidding. The players make their bids, and the highest bidder takes the property. Strategic bidding can be crucial to acquiring desired properties at a price below market value.
• Negotiation: Players can trade properties with each other at any time during the game, allowing them to customize their strategies for acquiring sets. Trades can involve only money or include a combination of money, property or free pass cards. Successful negotiations can determine control of strategic territories.
• Scroll / Rotate and Move: Players roll two standard dice, and the sum determines how many squares they have to move on the board. In some themed versions, such as Pokémon Kanto Edition, there may be additional elements that impact movement, but the basic principle is the same. Falling on certain properties or special squares can then result in actions such as buying, paying rent or picking up lucky cards.
• Collecting Sets: Acquiring all the properties of the same color or type allows the player to start building, significantly increasing the rental value and improving their ability to generate income. In Pokémon Kanto Edition, completing essential Pokémon sets can give additional advantages or special abilities, reinforcing the strategic importance of completing sets.
• Elimination of players: A player is eliminated when he loses all his money and property and is unable to pay off his debts. This mechanism intensifies competition during the game, since eliminating competitors is essential for a player to achieve victory. In addition to financial strategy, risk management is crucial to avoid elimination.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition:

• 1× game board
• 2× data
• 6× creature tokens
• 1× set of rule guides
• 12× Pokémon Center markers
• 28× Pokémon action cards
• 32× Poké Marts tokens
• 16× letters from Professor Carvalho
• 16× coach battle cards
• 10× skill cards
• 1× pack of reward notes
• 1× organizing tray

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/monopoly-pokemon-kanto-edition
• Link Tabletopia:
• Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition
• Amazon USA link: Comprar Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition

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