Introduction
Welcome to the enchanting world of Disney's The Little Mermaid Edition of Monopoly! This classic property trading game has been reimagined with beloved characters, locations, and elements from the iconic undersea story. Designed for 2-6 players aged 8 and up, this edition offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of both Monopoly and The Little Mermaid.
The objective remains the same: buy, sell, and trade properties to bankrupt your opponents and become the wealthiest player. However, in this special edition, you'll be dealing with Clam Shells as currency, and building Starfish and Conch Shells on your properties.
Image: The game box for Monopoly Disney's The Little Mermaid Edition, featuring Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian.
Safety Information
WARNING: Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years.
What's in the Box
Your Monopoly Hasbro Gaming Disney's The Little Mermaid Edition Board Game includes the following components:
- Gameboard
- 8 Themed Tokens (Flounder, Sebastian, Eric's Statue, Triton’s Crown, Ariel's Dinglehopper, Ursula's Nautilus Shell)
- 28 Title Deed cards
- 16 Chance cards
- 16 Treasure Trove cards
- 32 Starfish (Green)
- 12 Conch Shells (Pink)
- 2 Dice
- 90 Cardboard Clams (50 green, 40 pink)
- Game Guide
Image: A complete set of game components, including the board, tokens, cards, clams, starfish, and conch shells, arranged on a table.
Game Components
Gameboard
The gameboard features iconic locations from Disney's The Little Mermaid, such as Ariel's Grotto, Ursula's Lair, and Blue Lagoon. These properties are grouped by color, and owning a complete color set allows you to build Starfish and Conch Shells, increasing rent.
Image: A detailed view of the gameboard, showcasing various properties and character illustrations from The Little Mermaid.
Themed Tokens
Choose from 6 unique zinc tokens representing characters and items from The Little Mermaid:
- Flounder
- Sebastian
- Eric's Statue
- Triton’s Crown
- Ariel's Dinglehopper
- Ursula's Nautilus Shell
Image: A close-up shot of the six metallic player tokens, including Flounder, Sebastian, and Ariel's dinglehopper.
Clam Shells (Currency)
Instead of traditional Monopoly money, this edition uses cardboard Clam Shells as currency. They come in denominations of 1 and 5.
Image: A hand holding several cardboard clam shells, which serve as the game's currency, with values of 1 and 5 visible.
Starfish and Conch Shells (Buildings)
Build Starfish on your properties to increase rent. Once you have four Starfish on each property in a color set, you can upgrade to a Conch Shell.
Image: Small pink conch shells and green starfish game pieces placed on property spaces on the gameboard.
Title Deed Cards
Each property has a corresponding Title Deed card detailing its rent, mortgage value, and the cost to build Starfish and Conch Shells.
Image: A close-up of a Title Deed card for 'The Shore' property, showing rent values and building costs with starfish and conch shell icons.
Chance and Treasure Trove Cards
These cards introduce unexpected events, rewards, or penalties, adding an element of surprise to the game.
Image: A 'Chance' card from the game, depicting Ariel and Prince Eric, with text describing a game event.
Setup
- Place the gameboard on a flat surface.
- Separate the Title Deed cards by color group and place them next to their corresponding spaces on the board.
- Shuffle the Chance cards and place them face down on the designated "Chance" space.
- Shuffle the Treasure Trove cards and place them face down on the designated "Treasure Trove" space.
- Each player chooses a themed token and places it on the "GO" space.
- Each player receives 15 Clam Shells: five 5-Clam Shells and ten 1-Clam Shells. The remaining Clam Shells form the Bank.
- The Starfish and Conch Shells are kept in separate piles near the board, forming the Bank's supply.
- Each player rolls both dice. The player with the highest roll goes first. In case of a tie, re-roll.
Video: An animated overview demonstrating the setup of the Monopoly Disney's The Little Mermaid Edition game, showing all components being placed on the board.
How to Play
- Player's Turn: On your turn, roll both dice and move your token clockwise around the board the number of spaces indicated.
- Landing on a Property:
- If you land on an unowned property, you may buy it from the Bank for the price listed on the board space. If you choose not to buy it, the property is immediately auctioned off to the highest bidder.
- If you land on a property owned by another player, you must pay them rent as indicated on their Title Deed card. The rent increases if the owner has a complete color set or has built Starfish or Conch Shells.
- Chance or Treasure Trove: If you land on a "Chance" or "Treasure Trove" space, draw the top card from the respective pile and follow its instructions.
- GO: When you pass or land on the "GO" space, collect 3 Clam Shells from the Bank.
- Just Visiting/Jail: If you land on "Just Visiting," you are simply visiting. If you land on "Go to Jail" or draw a card that sends you to Jail, move your token directly to the "In Jail" space. You do not collect 3 Clam Shells if you pass GO on your way to Jail.
- Free Parking: Landing on "Free Parking" has no effect.
- Building: Once you own all properties in a color set, you can start building Starfish and then Conch Shells on them during your turn. You must build evenly across the properties in a set.
- Mortgaging: If you need money, you can mortgage properties. Turn the Title Deed card face down to indicate it is mortgaged. You cannot collect rent on mortgaged properties.
- Bankruptcy: If you owe more money than you can pay, even after selling all your buildings and mortgaging all your properties, you are bankrupt and out of the game.
Image: A family enjoying a game of Monopoly Disney's The Little Mermaid Edition, with players interacting with the board and game pieces.
Winning the Game
The last player remaining in the game, after all other players have gone bankrupt, is the winner!
Specifications
- Product Dimensions: 1.61 x 15.75 x 10.51 inches
- Item Weight: 1.83 pounds
- Model Number: F4248
- Manufacturer Recommended Age: 8 years and up
- Language: English
- Manufacturer: Hasbro
- Release Date: August 1, 2022
Troubleshooting
Missing Components: If any components are missing from your game box, please contact Hasbro customer support for assistance.
Game Flow Issues: Refer to the "How to Play" section and the included Game Guide for clarification on rules. Many common issues can be resolved by re-reading specific rule sections.
Disputes: In case of player disputes over rules, the Game Guide serves as the final authority. For friendly games, house rules can be agreed upon by all players before starting.
Warranty and Support
For warranty information, product support, or to inquire about replacement parts, please visit the official Hasbro Gaming website or contact their customer service department. Contact details can typically be found on the game packaging or their official website.
Online Resources: You can often find additional FAQs, rule clarifications, and community forums on the Hasbro Gaming Store.
