USAOPOLY Monopoly Marvel Comics Collector's Edition

1. Introduction

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for playing the USAOPOLY Monopoly Marvel Comics Collector's Edition board game. This edition integrates classic Monopoly gameplay with iconic Marvel Comics characters and themes. Familiarize yourself with the components and rules to ensure an enjoyable gaming experience.

2. Game Components

The Monopoly Marvel Comics Collector's Edition includes the following items:

• Game Board: Featuring Marvel Comics artwork and properties.
• Pewter Playing Tokens: Eight collectible tokens representing Marvel superheroes (e.g., Thor, Captain America, Invisible Woman).
• Title Deed Cards: Representing Marvel comic issues and locations (e.g., Ghost Rider Fantastic First Issue, Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America No. 1).
• Chance Cards: Themed as 'S.H.I.E.L.D. Directives'.
• Community Chest Cards: Themed as 'Villainous Encounters'.
• Marvel Comics Themed Play Money: Denominations featuring Marvel characters.
• Houses and Hotels: Replaced with 'Headquarters' and 'Helicarriers'.
• Dice: Two standard six-sided dice.

Image: The complete Monopoly Marvel Comics Collector's Edition game set, including the game board, various cards, play money, and pewter playing tokens, arranged for play.

3. Setup

Follow these steps to set up the game:

1. Place the game board on a flat surface.
2. Separate the 'S.H.I.E.L.D. Directives' and 'Villainous Encounters' cards, shuffle each deck, and place them face down on their designated spaces on the board.
3. Each player selects one pewter playing token to represent them during the game.
4. One player is designated as the Banker. The Banker is responsible for all money, Title Deeds, Headquarters, and Helicarriers not yet owned by players. The Banker also collects taxes and fines and pays salaries and bonuses. The Banker may play the game but must keep their personal funds separate from the bank's.
5. The Banker distributes starting money to each player as follows:
   • Two $500 bills
   • Two $100 bills
   • Two $50 bills
   • Six $20 bills
   • Five $10 bills
   • Five $5 bills
   • Five $1 bills
6. Place all Headquarters and Helicarriers near the board.
7. Each player rolls both dice. The player with the highest total starts the game. Play proceeds clockwise.

4. Operating (Gameplay)

The objective of Monopoly is to be the last player remaining with money, by driving opponents into bankruptcy through property acquisition and rent collection.

4.1 Player Turn

On your turn, roll both dice and move your token clockwise around the board the number of spaces indicated. The action you take depends on the space you land on.

4.2 Landing on Spaces

• Unowned Property: You may buy the property for the price printed on the board. If you decline, the property is immediately auctioned by the Banker to the highest bidder.
• Owned Property: If another player owns the property, you must pay them rent according to the Title Deed card. Rent increases if the property is part of a color set or has Headquarters/Helicarriers.
• S.H.I.E.L.D. Directives or Villainous Encounters: Draw the top card from the respective deck and follow its instructions. Return the card to the bottom of the deck unless instructed otherwise.
• Tax Spaces: Pay the indicated tax to the Bank.
• Go: If you pass or land on 'GO', collect $200 from the Bank.
• Jail: Landing on 'Go to Jail' sends you directly to Jail. You do not collect $200 for passing 'GO'. You can get out of Jail by paying a $50 fine, using a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card, or rolling doubles on one of your next three turns.
• Free Parking: This is a rest space; no action is required.

4.3 Buying and Building

Once you own all properties in a color group, you can begin building Headquarters and then Helicarriers on them. Buildings must be erected evenly across the properties in a color group. You cannot build on utilities or vehicle spaces (replacing railroads).

4.4 Mortgaging and Bankruptcy

If you need money, you can mortgage properties to the Bank. Mortgaged properties do not collect rent. If you cannot pay your debts, you are bankrupt, and you are out of the game.

5. Special Edition Rules

This Collector's Edition includes specific thematic elements:

• Properties: Instead of traditional streets, properties are iconic Marvel comic issues and locations.
• Utilities: Replaced by Marvel-themed utilities.
• Railroads: Replaced by superhero vehicles such as the Spider-Buggy and Fantasticar.
• Houses and Hotels: Renamed to Headquarters and Helicarriers, respectively, maintaining the same gameplay function.

6. Maintenance

To ensure the longevity of your game:

• Store all components in the original box when not in use.
• Keep the game board and cards away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Clean components with a dry, soft cloth if necessary. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
• Handle playing tokens and cards with care to prevent damage.

7. Troubleshooting

Common questions and solutions:

• Missing Components: Carefully check the box and packaging. If components are genuinely missing, contact USAOPOLY customer support.
• Rule Disputes: Refer to this instruction manual for clarification. If a situation is not explicitly covered, players should agree on a fair resolution before continuing.
• Damaged Components: For manufacturing defects, contact USAOPOLY customer support.

8. Specifications

9. Warranty and Support

For information regarding product warranty, replacement parts, or customer support, please contact USAOPOLY directly through their official website or the retailer where the product was purchased. Specific warranty terms may vary.