Leading tabletop games publisher usaopoly, aka The Op, has partnered with Toho International to produce new editions of classic games Monopoly and Jenga based on the original Kaiju himself, Godzilla.
Monopoly: Godzilla and Jenga: Godzilla Extreme Edition are slated to launch in North America this coming spring. Monopoly: Godzilla is simply described as a "city-terrorizing twist on the classic board game" that allows players to "demolish the competition.
Meanwhile, Jenga: Godzilla Extreme Edition takes the classic game that involves taking wooden blocks from a tower and placing them on top without causing the structure to collapse, and adds a brand-new mechanic. In addition to playing the old school way, players can also choose to play with a Godzilla standee, which moves closer to the tower -- which is designed to resemble a building -- with the role of a die, increasing the danger the structure faces.
"Since the 1950s, Godzilla has spawned a worldwide fan base," said The Op President and CEO John M. Davis. "Today, with our games, older fans can nostalgically relive childhood memories while introducing their families and younger generations to the world’s most revered monster."
"Seeing what The Op has done to bring the world of Godzilla into these classic games has been such an enjoyable experience," aded Toho International Associate Brand Manager Chris Mowry. "The way they adapt the brand into these games to make them original and fresh is sure to please fans of all ages."
Monopoly: Godzilla retails for $39.99 USD. Jenga: Godzilla Extreme Edition retails for $19.99 USD. Both games will be available in specialty stores in North America starting this spring.
(via The Op)