Leading toy and game company Hasbro unveiled its latest offering Tuesday – MONOPOLY: Cricket Edition.
The timing of the launch is no doubt linked to the fervour in the country around the ongoing ICC World Cup.
The latest edition of the board game is part of Hasbro’s broader strategy to expand the range of ‘Made-In-India’ and ‘Made-for-India’ offerings.
Per an official release, this unique board game is designed to provide fans of all ages with a fresh and immersive way to experience the thrill of cricket while enjoying the classic board game of MONOPOLY.
The game has been designed in collaboration with Bengaluru-based game design agency Mozaic Games. The game is now available for purchase on various e-commerce platforms and local toy stores at a price of Rs 999.
Bhavesh Somaya, general manager of Hasbro Asia, expressed his excitement, stating, “This is undoubtedly an exciting time for all of us at Hasbro! We always strive to deliver exhilarating play experiences for our fans. The MONOPOLY: Cricket Edition is a testament to that commitment and strengthens our resolve to make India’s toy story global. It is a thrilling game that will entertain and give fans of all ages new ways to enjoy both Cricket and MONOPOLY.”
The release further states that MONOPOLY: Cricket Edition transforms traditional MONOPOLY gameplay into a cricket extravaganza. The properties in the game represent star cricketers, each possessing unique skills in batting, bowling, or fielding. Players can challenge each other to cricket matches, switching between roles as batter and bowler, earning points, and performing bonus actions. The game allows players to step into the shoes of a cricket team manager, enabling them to build a dream team, trade players, and win mini-cricket matches to become the ultimate champion.
Lalit Parmar, country manager for Hasbro India, emphasized the unifying power of cricket and MONOPOLY, saying, “Cricket brings everyone together just like a game of MONOPOLY! With MONOPOLY: Cricket Edition, our fans can build teams, compete in cricket matches, and lead a team to victory. A truly thrilling celebration of a highly popular sport in India. With this breakthrough launch, fans, families, and kids across ages are in for an engaging, immersive brand experience. This is a milestone addition to our already strong portfolio of games for all ages and occasions.”
