Hasbro and Nintendo Introduce Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart

The Monopoly Gamer: Mario Kart Edition game will be available at select GameStop stores in the US beginning today, and at most major retailers in June. The game will introduce iconic Mario Kart characters and familiar Nintendo twists the Monopoly game. Here are a few more details on the gaming experience.

Throughout the game, fans will pass – and potentially purchase – iconic Mario Kart-themed properties such as Rainbow Road and Bower’s Castle while facing familiar challenges like dodging banana peels, tossing shells, etc. along the way
Fans can choose from Mario, Princess Peach, Luigi, or Toad Mario Kart character tokens
To introduce a Mario Kart themed layer of competition, landing on or passing “Go” triggers a race where players compete for the coveted “Grand Prix” card
As seen in the Monopoly Gamer Edition game, each Mario Kart game token has special powers and abilities to use during the gameplay (e.g. when the player with the Toad token rolls a “Power-Up Boost,” all players must pay him or her 1 coin) and
Players can purchase additional “Power Pack” tokens later this fall to take their game play to the next level and collect additional characters, including Bowser, Rosalina, Shy Guy, Metal Mario, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi.