Monopoly and CLUE, two of the most iconic board games, have been reimagined by Hasbro. The company recently unveiled “Monopoly Chance” and “CLUE Escape: The Midnight Hotel Game” – both aiming to provide an innovative spin on their respective classics.
Monopoly Chance: A Fast-Paced Card Flipping Adventure
Monopoly, traditionally known for its property-buying and bank transactions, takes on a fresh approach in Monopoly Chance. This version invites players to engage in a high-risk, card-flipping challenge.
Key Features:
- Age Group: Suitable for ages 8 and up.
- Players: Designed for 2-4 players.
- Duration: Approximately 20 minutes of gameplay.
- Price: Available at an approximate retail price of $19.99.
- Availability: Currently in stock at major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Instead of the traditional token movement, players in this version use a token deck, which includes Cash cards, Bankrupt cards, and strategic cards. The primary objective remains the same: to buy properties. However, the challenge lies in strategically flipping the cards to ensure properties are bought without going bankrupt. The player with the longest skyline of properties by the end of the game emerges as the winner.
CLUE Escape: The Midnight Hotel Game – An Escape Room Thriller
Hasbro has merged the intrigue of escape room experiences with the classic mystery of CLUE. In CLUE Escape: The Midnight Hotel Game, players are plunged into a thrilling narrative set after the murder of Black at Tudor Mansion.
Key Features:
- Age Group: Intended for ages 10 and up.
- Players: Can accommodate 1-6 players.
- Price: Priced approximately at $16.99.
- Availability: Readily available at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Players find themselves, along with the classic suspects like Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlett, attending Black’s memorial at The Midnight Hotel. The overarching goal is to deduce who tried to steal the existing blackmail, where it’s hidden, and the password to unlock it. Gameplay revolves around a 3D board that players build room by room, drawing cards, unlocking rooms, and solving puzzles along the way. The culmination is an escape from the hotel followed by piecing together the collected clues to make the correct accusation.
Final Thoughts
Hasbro’s new games seem to prioritize innovation while retaining the essence of the original classics. Whether it’s the risky card flipping in Monopoly Chance or the escape room excitement in CLUE Escape, both games promise to offer a unique experience to board game enthusiasts.
