Monopoly
Monopoly Wicked Edition Board Game | Inspired by The Motion Picture | Ages 8+ | 2 to 6 Players | 30 Mins. | Family Games for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Monopoly Wicked Edition takes the classic property-trading game and dresses it up for a trip to the Land of Oz, following the world of the Wicked movie. Instead of houses and hotels, players build Munchkin Houses and Emerald Castles, trade Ozian coins instead of paper cash, and pick up Defy Gravity or Totally Ozmopolitan cards in place of Chance and Community Chest. Six gold-toned tokens (Elphaba's hat, her broom, her bottle, Glinda's crown, her trunks, and The Grimmerie) move around a board that swaps in Oz landmarks like Shiz University, the Ozdust Ballroom, and the Emerald City for the usual streets. It plays 2 to 6 players in about 30 minutes and works as both a Wicked collectible and an actual game night option, not just a shelf piece.
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- Six themed gold zinc tokens: Elphaba's hat, Elphaba's broom, Elphaba's bottle, Glinda's crown, Glinda's trunks, and The Grimmerie
- Oz-themed board locations, from Shiz University to the Emerald City, organized into the standard three property types
- Munchkin Houses and Emerald Castles stand in for the traditional houses and hotels
- 90 cardboard Ozian coins replace Monopoly's paper money, plus Defy Gravity and Totally Ozmopolitan cards swap in for Chance and Community Chest
- Standard Monopoly rules and win condition, so anyone who already knows how to play picks it up instantly
About Monopoly Wicked Edition Board Game | Inspired by The Motion Picture | Ages 8+ | 2 to 6 Players | 30 Mins. | Family Games for Kids, Teens, and Adults
What separates a themed Monopoly edition like this one from a plain reskin is whether it actually changes the pieces players touch, not just the box art. Wicked Edition clears that bar: the board layout, the tokens, the money, and even the Chance and Community Chest cards are all reworked around the movie's world, down to flavor text quoting specific scenes.
This is a genuine fit for three overlapping groups: Wicked fans who want a piece of the movie beyond a poster or a t-shirt, Monopoly collectors building out a shelf of licensed editions, and families who already own a classic Monopoly set but want something that plays in half the time. The simplified Ozian-coin system is the trade-off that makes the shorter 30-minute runtime possible.
It's not a beginner's introduction to Monopoly rules; it assumes the players already know how buying, trading, and bankrupting works. Reviewers who know classic Monopoly well are the ones most likely to notice the simplified money math, while reviewers coming at it as Wicked fans first tend to focus on the token and board detail instead.
Specs
| Brand | Monopoly |
| Recommended age | 8+ |
| Players | 2-6 |
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Genuine movie-specific customization across tokens, board locations, and cards, not just new box art on the same old pieces
- Reviewers specifically call out the tokens as heavy and detailed, and the board and card art as crisp
- The simplified Ozian-coin system plays noticeably faster than classic Monopoly, useful for families who find the original a marathon
- Officially licensed Wicked branding makes it land as a real gift for fans of the movie specifically, not just Monopoly fans in general
- No new rules to learn for anyone who already knows how to play Monopoly
What holds it back
- The simplified coin system that speeds up play also strips out some of the math, negotiation, and long-game strategy that longtime Monopoly players look for
- The appeal leans heavily on already liking Wicked; it's a strong pick for fans of the film rather than a must-have for Monopoly collectors with no interest in it
- At least one buyer outside the US reported box-corner damage on arrival, tied to how the unit was packaged in shipping
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
Get it if you or the giftee are genuine Wicked fans who'd appreciate movie-specific tokens and board locations rather than just a reskinned box, you want a Monopoly game that plays in about 30 minutes instead of the marathon classic version, or you're building out a themed-Monopoly collection and want an edition with real gameplay changes instead of a cosmetic-only reskin.
Skip it if…
Skip it if the household prefers the full classic Monopoly experience with paper money and deeper economic strategy, since the Ozian-coin system trims some of that math and negotiation to keep games shorter, or if nobody in the house has seen or cares about Wicked, since the appeal is almost entirely tied to fandom.
The verdict
Monopoly Wicked Edition succeeds at the one thing themed Monopoly sets often fumble: it actually reworks the pieces players touch most, not just the box art. Real customer feedback backs that up, from praise for the weighty tokens and detailed board to a candid review that flagged the simplified money system while still landing on liking the game overall. For a themed edition that runs about 30 minutes with rules any Monopoly player already knows, it earns its strong rating as a genuine game and a genuine collectible, provided the buyer already has some affection for Wicked.
What Real Buyers Say
“It's such a fun game!!!! I love the pieces and the details on them. The money is cute too. Overall I love it even as an adult!”
United States
“Instead of money there are tokens. The math is very simplified, less math, less economics, less strategy, less patience. That said, I do like the game. It's fun. The game board and markers are beautiful. One star off for dumbing down the game.”
United States
“This is fun to play. The Wicked theme is even in the language of the directions and the cards. The movers are actually heavy, well made and lots of detail. Great visual quality, the pictures are all crisp and clean.”
United States
“Great gift for the wicked fan. Pieces are well made and the game is true to monopoly while having a great wicked theme.”
Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play Monopoly Wicked Edition, and how long does a game take?
It's built for 2 to 6 players, and a typical game runs about 30 minutes, noticeably shorter than a full classic Monopoly game, since the simplified Ozian-coin money system speeds up transactions.
What's actually different about this edition compared to standard Monopoly?
The core rules and win condition are the same as classic Monopoly, but nearly every piece is reworked around the Wicked movie: six gold tokens themed to Elphaba and Glinda, board locations like Shiz University and the Emerald City instead of city streets, Munchkin Houses and Emerald Castles instead of houses and hotels, and Defy Gravity and Totally Ozmopolitan cards instead of Chance and Community Chest, each with movie-flavored text.
What age is this game recommended for, and is there a choking hazard warning?
The manufacturer lists this as an ages 8 and up game. The packaging carries a standard small-parts choking hazard warning for children under 3, which is typical boilerplate for board games with tokens, coins, and cards this size, and is well below the 8+ age this game is actually designed and marketed for.
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