Hasbro Launches Legendary Board Game Monopoly's Cricket Edition in India
Hasbro has announced the launch of a new version of their popular board game MONOPOLY in India – a Cricket-themed edition.
Monopoly Cricket Edition
In a groundbreaking move that merges India's two passions - cricket and board games, Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, unveiled its latest offering today, MONOPOLY: Cricket Edition. 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 Mozaic Games which is a game design agency based in Bengaluru, MONOPOLY: Cricket Edition is proudly "Made in India," aligning with Hasbro's commitment to promoting local manufacturing. The game is now available for purchase on various e-commerce platforms and local toy stores at an affordable price of ₹999, making it accessible to fans aged eight and above.
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."
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."
