Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Batman Edition Board Game Instruction Manual

1. Introduction to Monopoly Batman Edition

The Monopoly Batman Edition board game offers a unique twist on the classic property trading game, set in Gotham City. Players assume the roles of members of the Bat-family, patrolling the city to capture notorious villains. This edition features Batman-themed artwork, characters, and game mechanics, designed for 2 to 4 players aged 8 and up.

Monopoly Batman Edition game box showing Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Joker, and Penguin characters. — The Monopoly Batman Edition game box, featuring key heroes and villains from Gotham City. The game is designed for 2-4 players, ages 8 and up.

2. What's in the Box

Carefully unpack all components. The game includes:

Gameboard
4 Plastic Character Tokens (Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl)
4 Character Cards
16 Villain Calling Cards
16 Bat-Signal Cards
16 Alfred Cards
16 Arkham Markers
2 Dice (1 standard die, 1 action die)
90 Batarangs (game currency)
Game Guide

All game components laid out: game board, character tokens, cards, dice, and batarangs. — An overview of all components included in the Monopoly Batman Edition game, neatly arranged on a yellow surface.

Four plastic character tokens: Batman (grey), Robin (red), Batgirl (purple), and Nightwing (blue). — The four detailed plastic character tokens representing Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing, which players use to move around the game board.

3. Setup

Place the gameboard on a flat surface.
Separate the Villain Calling Cards, Bat-Signal Cards, and Alfred Cards into their respective decks. Shuffle each deck and place them face down on their designated spaces on the gameboard.
Each player chooses a plastic character token (Batman, Robin, Nightwing, or Batgirl) and its corresponding Character Card. Place your token on the 'GO' space.
Distribute Batarangs to each player as starting currency. The Game Guide specifies the initial amount.
Place the Arkham Markers near the board for easy access.

Overhead view of the Monopoly Batman Edition game board fully set up with cards, tokens, and batarangs. — A complete setup of the Monopoly Batman Edition game board, showing the placement of all cards, character tokens, dice, and batarangs.

4. Game Play (Operating Instructions)

The objective is to capture villains and collect the most Batarangs by the end of the game.

4.1 Taking a Turn

Roll both the standard die and the action die.
Move your character token clockwise around the board the number of spaces indicated by the standard die.
Activate your character's special ability based on the action die roll (refer to your Character Card for details).
Follow the instructions of the space you land on.

A hand holding two dice, one standard and one action die, above the game board. — A player's hand prepares to roll the standard and action dice, initiating their turn in the game.

4.2 Capturing Villains

Instead of properties, the board spaces feature famous Gotham villains. When you land on an uncaptured villain space, you may choose to capture them by paying the indicated Batarang cost. If you capture a villain, take their Villain Calling Card and place an Arkham Marker on their space on the board. If another player lands on a villain you have captured, they must pay you Batarangs as a fee. The fee increases if you own both villains of the same color set.

Two Villain Calling Cards, Bane and Harley Quinn, held by a player. — Close-up of two Villain Calling Cards, Bane and Harley Quinn, showing their respective fees and Arkham costs.

The Joker villain space on the game board with an Arkham Marker placed on it, indicating it has been captured. — The Joker's space on the game board, marked with an Arkham Marker, signifying that this villain has been captured by a player.

4.3 Batarangs (Currency)

Batarangs replace traditional Monopoly money. Collect Batarangs when passing 'GO' or from other players when they land on your captured villains. Pay Batarangs to capture villains or when landing on other players' captured villains.

Piles of Batarang tokens, some silver (value 1) and some gold (value 5). — Various Batarang tokens, serving as the game's currency, are shown in silver (value 1) and gold (value 5).

Two hands exchanging Batarang tokens, demonstrating the game's currency exchange. — A visual representation of players exchanging Batarang tokens during gameplay, highlighting the use of these tokens as currency.

4.4 Bat-Signal and Alfred Cards

Landing on a Bat-Signal or Alfred Pennyworth space requires drawing a card from the respective deck and following its instructions. These cards can provide advantages or challenges.

A Bat-Signal card with instructions: 'You team up with Catwoman, but she double-crosses you! GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL. DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT 2 Batarangs.' — A Bat-Signal card, illustrating a common game event that can lead to going to jail or other consequences.

An Alfred Pennyworth card with instructions: 'Two-Face flips a coin... ROLL THE NUMBERED DIE. IF IT'S EVEN, PAY THAT MUCH TO THE BANK. IF IT'S ODD, COLLECT THAT MUCH FROM THE BANK.' — An Alfred Pennyworth card, detailing an event that involves rolling a die to determine a payment or collection of Batarangs.

4.5 Official Product Video

This video provides a concise overview of the Monopoly Batman Edition board game, showcasing its unique features and gameplay elements. It highlights how players can engage with the Batman universe within the Monopoly framework.

5. Game End and Winning

The game concludes when all villains on the board have been captured. At this point, players count their total Batarangs. The player with the most Batarangs wins the game and successfully saves Gotham City!

6. Safety Information

WARNING: Small parts may be generated. Not for children under 3 years due to choking hazard.

7. Specifications

Product Dimensions: 15.74 x 1.61 x 0.1 inches
Item Weight: 1.91 pounds
Item Model Number: F9930
Manufacturer Recommended Age: 8 years and up
Release Date: May 19, 2024
Language: English
Manufacturer: Hasbro

8. Support and Warranty

For product support or warranty information, please visit the official Hasbro Gaming website or contact their customer service department. Details can typically be found on the game packaging or the manufacturer's website.

You can visit the Hasbro Gaming Store for more information: Hasbro Gaming Store

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