![]() ![]() Much like the actual video game, should a player with a lot of loot be killed, that loot can be collected and used by any other player who happens to come across it. The best part is how these abilities can be combined, making the later game a fast and action packed frenzy of trying to stay alive while dealing the most amount of damage possible. For example, there is a legendary card that prevents damage from boogie bombs and another that allows players to shoot anyone on the board – not just players in their direct line of site. More common loot drops are often only one-use in nature, whereas the rare and legendary drops have abilities that may be combined for some truly interesting gameplay. These cards are comprised of a variety of unique abilities, all with their own rarity. ![]() These are areas on the board that allow players to collect loot cards. Much like the digital version of the game, Fortnite Monopoly has specific tiles dedicated to loot drops. This element of strategy is enhanced even further with loot drops and their respective combinations. After all, if you roll the ability to shoot and the figure six, but a wall is blocking your way in two tiles you can choose to shoot the wall and then move a full six tiles, or perhaps be stopped by the wall and then use the shoot ability to harm another player. Therefore prompting players to carefully and strategically plan their way forward. Walls, for example, prohibit characters from moving past them – unless shot or destroyed by a boogie bomb. This unique combination allows for some really interesting gameplay moments.Īlthough strategy has always been a part of the Monopoly brand, it is taken to new heights in Fortnite Monopoly. The second is an action die, which allows players to shoot other players, obtain health, build walls or activate a boogie bomb. The first is the traditional six figure die, which is used to move characters around the board. One of the most interesting changes to the gameplay stems form the use of two dice for play. If a player is lucky enough to own two properties of the same colour, they will earn HP when they land on them. This ensures that only other players will lose HP when they land on the player owned locations. When reached, players assume control of the relevant location. In this game, players obtain properties by simply reaching them. Property in Fortnite Monopoly also works quite differently. The first person to “drop” goes first – emulating the jump from the battle bus. As the game begins, players are asked to quickly place their character on the board. Much like the variations available in the digital counterpart, there are 27 skins to choose from. All players have a maximum of 15 HP, and they need to do their level best to keep this figure as high as possibleīefore the game begins, players are tasked with selecting a character. Unlike other versions of Monopoly, currency in Fortnite Monopoly is actually based on Health Point (HP) tokens – a stark departure from the famous Monopoly money. Some of the more prevalent changes include how Community Chest tiles have been replaced with Loot Drops and Storm Cards, and the Luxury Tax tiles have been replaced by Camp Fires and Spike Traps. Once learnt, and after a few rounds of the game have been played, it becomes quite clear that a lot of thought has been put into the conversion of the popular Battle Royale title into a boardgame. ![]() There are actually so many changes to Fortnite Monopoly that it takes a good 30 minutes to become acquainted with the new ruleset. ![]() So much so, it often feels like the Monopoly brand was used more as a means of further offering credibility to the Fortnite name versus serving as the basis for the game itself. Unlike the traditional version of the game, however, this version of the game has been completely retooled. It has the same iconic board layout, replete with tiles for GO, Free Parking, Go to Jail and Visiting Jail. Much to my surprise, the game proved to be one of the best Monopoly experiences I have enjoyed in recent memory.Īt first glance, Fortnite Monopoly looks just like any other version of the popular property trading boardgame. A product aimed at exploiting the popularity of one of the world’s biggest and most played Battle Royale titles. When Hasbro sent over Fortnite Monopoly for review, I immediately looked at the box and assumed it was nothing more than a quick cash grab. ![]()
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