Web-slinging discovery…
It’s not often I’ll buy a board game. These days I don’t have much time for them and - sadly - they have PC-based counterparts, so I usually end up buying the equivalent if I want to play, or downloading free versions. However, this evening, I found an undeniably, unable-to-walk-past-without-grabbing board game.
Most of you know I already own Monopoly. It was a focus of an earlier post right here and the game has caused all sorts of wars and chaos and mayhem between those who play it. Some say entire Worlds have been born and collapsed thanks to the influences of Monopoly. It’s a powerful force, not to be taken lightly, demanding respect and responsibility.
The majority of us own Monopoly, but any who have experienced its taint have only played it once. Those that escaped its grasp with their lives intact have shelved it, high in the top of a cupboard, or low - buried, under a myriad of other games and blankets… and lock-boxes.
So you probably think I’m crazy for purchasing a second edition. One that obviously demands play - and does so with perhaps one of my favourite themes. Marvel’s Spider-Man.
The board is eye-candy at its finest.
All the classic properties have been replaced by relevant Spider-Man movie detail… Dr. Octavius’ Lab.. the Oscorp Penthouse.. Green Goblin’s Lair..
Basic income taxes are replaced by Bad Press penalties.. or losing your mask.
And the Community Chest and Chance themes have been replaced by the Spider-Man and Dark/Black Spider-Man icons on the board, and relevant cards.
Spider-Man now has his own money. All bills personalised with the web-slinging Spider-Man.
Property detail, ownership cards and Utilities all have been adapted to Spider-Man movie relevance. Now you can purchase the Daily Bugle (though I imagine J. Jonah Jameson would be none too pleased - or compliant!), Oscorp and Spidey attire; Web Slingers.. or your foes; Green Goblin’s Glider.
The traditional plain, ’square’ icons of houses and hotels have been replaced with the far more exciting and different designs of ‘Apartments’ and ‘Skyscrapers’.
But the pièce de résistance in this Spider-Man edition of Monopoly are the new pieces.
6 players can choose from Venom, New Goblin, Sandman or 3 different variants of Spider-Man - posed atop a building, vaulting over a brick wall, or swinging from a lamp-post. All metal pieces forged with great attention to detail. They look absolutely fantastic.
My favourite:
The whole thing is like something you pack away as a collectors item, never use, never open type stuff; It’s so impressive.
Now I just have to find someone willing to give it a whirl 
Kate said,
June 28, 2007 @ 10:38 pm
Ohh! Unreal! Where did you end up getting it from? Kmart?? That is so good.
I’ll try anyway 
Was it on special?
Thanks for coming to visit me! You actually made my day so much brighter, I was starting to get very very agitated at the amount of customers!
I will play it with you! I promise that when (not if) I am losing, I won’t take it too personally.
becca3003 said,
June 28, 2007 @ 10:41 pm
Now that is sooooo cool!!
There’s nothing wrong with owning more than one monopoly! 
It looks great!! You’ll have to have a play around with it over the weekend! 
the little characters are so cool!! 
I wanna play! 
They’re coming up with so many different versions of monopoly now! Thinking I might buy the Disney version!! 
Kate said,
June 28, 2007 @ 11:37 pm
Becca (aka beth) I have played the Disney version before and it is so so cool! If ever I get my hands on it I too shall buy the Disney version - even though I hate the stupid game and I never ever seem to win! That’s me having no money sense!
ScottyB said,
June 28, 2007 @ 11:59 pm
Katie,
Got it from Big W! Went up to KMart after I came and saw you, they had it, but it was $60 there as well.. ended up going to Domayne (had no 250GB drives) so went to Charlestown and got my cables and the Spidey Monopoly at Big W! On special, $12 off
You looked well busy, didn’t want to bother you! But glad you were happy to see me
Bec,
AWESOME eh!
I’m totally getting the special editions if they have Marvel characters in them! Totally cool… you should definitely get the Disney edition and post pics!!
Both of you!
becca3003 said,
June 29, 2007 @ 3:29 am
Hey Kate!
PMSL still @ Beth 
Yeah my best friend has the Disney version, we played it at Christmas, but like usual I ended up hating the game as I never win! 
I’m so buying it too!! It’s one that I have to have! 
Kinda obsessed with Disney so it really is a must have for me! 
Will find out how much it is a purchase it! 
haha Scotty I can so see you getting all the Marvel editions if they ever did them!
and if they do, more pics are required!! 
don’t worry, plenty of pics will be taken when I get it! 
If however I play Beckys one before I buy my own, then I’ll take pics of hers! 