Mine looked a 1,000 times better than any of the 'official' versions out there because I'd altered the board and pieces to make it into a game of Monopoly set in the Star Trek universe, instead of a game of Monopoly with a couple of Star Trek pictures. You can play this game yourself if you wish, but it’s much better to play in groups. It makes an excellent corporate game and will break the ice at any gathering. Extended Gameplay Price: This costs more than I would like to pay for a game of Monopoly. However, you’re paying for the niche topic and unique themed parts. To any true Star Trek fan, it’s worth it. The player tokens were small pewter figurines of the main crew members from the original USS Enterprise. This game certainly took me on a journey through another galaxy as we embarked on a voyage through intergalactic dimensions and interstellar escapades. From the moment this game arrived, I knew it was my time to shine and put my Trekkie knowledge to use.

Roll on a few years and some genius decided that it'd be a good idea to start selling more versions of Monopoly. When you sat down and thought about it, there are loads of other things that can be adapted to fit a Monopoly board. The problem with a lot (actually, all) of them is that the designers didn't change the game board much at all. The picture in the middle of the board changed, sure, but the bit where the game pieces went round looked almost identical. The corner pieces were exactly the same and ruined the whole experience. The original Monopoly game was indeed introduced in 1935 by Parker Brothers, and it has since become one of the most iconic and enduring board games in history. At around the same time, Star Trek was popular. Hard as it is to believe, but around the 30thAnniversary(1996) Trek was in a golden age. Next Gen was finishing, DS9 three quarters of the way through its run, Voyager just beginning...

Chance and Community Chest

I loved the artwork and imagery that reflect the Star Trek theme with this version of the much-loved Monopoly. They captured the show’s essence while maintaining the game’s classical elements. Key Features Great Fun: This game gave my family and me hours of fun. It brought us together to enjoy both Monopoly and Star Trek elements. Whether you’re a seasoned Trekkie or a newbie to the Star Trek universe, you’ll have so much fun with these board games you’ll feel transported to outer space from the blast-off. I bought my Next Gen board and waited. Soon the next board would be released and the fun would begin. Let’s face it, do you know anyone who doesn’t enjoy a good old-fashioned game of Monopoly? I certainly don’t. But, for Monopoly fans who are into the Star Trek franchise, this is a game lover’s dream.

Cards previously known as "Chance" and "Community Chest" were revised to " Sensor Readings" and " Subspace Transmission", respectively.Compared with earlier editions, the layout of the board was altered to resemble most post-2008 versions of the standard Monopoly set. Consequently, the lowest-valued properties were colored brown instead of purple and the "Tax" spaces were appended to flat 200 and 100 values, rather than the earlier "10% or 200" and "75" amounts, respectively. Boldly go where no one has gone before my list of the top Star Trek board games on the market today, and take your game night to the next level. I wanted to make sure there was a game for everyone’s budget, you might not always want to splash out on an expensive game, so I included lower to higher-ranged products. Frequently Asked Questions The game was played in exactly the same manner as the original Monopoly game but its game elements were based on various facets of the " Prime Universe" of Star Trek: Dated: This is aimed more at the die-hard, old-school fans. There’s not much in there, including the newer Star Trek material.