In this edition, players can take on the roles of Muppet characters, such as Kermit as Mayor Green, Fozzie as Colonel Mustard, and Miss Piggy as Miss Scarlet. The objective is to solve the mystery behind Uncle Deadly’s departure by determining WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT. The game includes familiar Muppet-themed locations like Muppet Labs and features items such as the Zapper from “Pigs in Space.”

Designed for 2 to 6 players, ages 8 and up, the game includes a game board, 6 character movers, peril tokens, role cards, and suspect cards.

Hello Kitty, introduced in 1974, is featured in this edition along with other Sanrio characters like My Melody, Badtz-Maru, and Cinnamoroll. LIFE: Hello Kitty and Friends combines the traditional gameplay of The Game of Life with elements from the Hello Kitty universe, offering players a mix of strategy, luck, and cooperative play.

The gameplay allows players to navigate various life milestones in a setting inspired by Hello Kitty and her friends. It is suitable for ages 8 and up, can be played by two or more players, and typically takes around 45 minutes to complete.

Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op Games, said, “There is nothing more extraordinary than the power of friendship and the joy it brings. LIFE: Hello Kitty and Friends is a celebration of those values, bringing people together to share in the fun and create lasting memories with Hello Kitty and her friends. “

You’ve seen him on TV, dishing out comfort food and shouting about flavor towns, and now, thanks to a deal with Hasbro, you can literally buy a piece of his culinary empire. Players can circle the board, snapping up properties from Fieri’s gastronomic world like Chicken Guy! and Pig & Anchor, and aim to turn them into booming restaurant empires.

The board itself is a map of Guy’s iconic establishments. And the tokens? They’re everything from a sunglasses-wearing flame to a miniature burger, ready to transport you around this edible wonderland. You’ve got your title deed cards branded with the names of Fieri’s hits like Guy’s American Kitchen & Bar, plus chance and community chest cards that could either send you skyrocketing to success or tumbling down into a culinary disaster.

Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op Games, shared his excitement about bringing a slice of Guy’s world to game night, noting that this version not only honors the MONOPOLY legacy but adds a quirky twist with a nod to Fieri’s flamboyant culinary style.

“We love that Flavortown not only honors the beloved MONOPOLY tradition but also pays homage to Guy Fieri’s boundless creativity and culinary prowess. It’s an invitation for fans to immerse themselves in the exhilarating world of Flavortown and live out their dreams of building a restaurant empire.”

If you ever wanted to know what crossing real estate with gourmet food looks like MONOPOLY: Flavortown Edition is waiting for you at retailers nationwide and online.

The “OUIJA: Beetlejuice Edition” allows players to interact with the Afterlife by channeling the film’s main character. By saying “Beetlejuice” three times, participants can use the planchette to seek answers from the spirits, with the board featuring designs and symbols related to the movie’s gothic aesthetic.

Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op, commented on the new product, saying, “OUIJA is such a classic, mystifying board game and we’re so excited to pair it with a perfect partner in OUIJA: Beetlejuice Edition. We think fans of ‘Beetlejuice’ will really love the twist on this game, especially as they look forward to the new sequel coming out this fall.”

Designed for two to four players ages 8 and older, the game includes a Beetlejuice-themed OUIJA board, a planchette, and an instruction booklet. The game is now available for purchase with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $29.99. It can be found on The Op’s website and at selected retailers.

Relive the Chaos of the Griswolds

Built under license by Hasbro, this new edition allows fans to dive back into the quirky world of the Griswold family, famously featured in the Christmas comedy classic, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” Now, you can buy, sell, and trade iconic locations from the movie like Clark’s Lighting Display, Griswold Family Christmas Tree Site, and many more.

Custom Tokens and New Features

But that’s not all. The game features custom movie-inspired tokens, including a Dry Turkey, Chainsaw, Squirrel, Snots, Marty Moose Eggnog Glass, and Film Reel. Players can use these tokens to navigate the board, setting up Houses—now humorously renamed as “Decorations”—and Hotels, which are now called “Christmas Spirit.”

Watch out, though! Along your merry way, you may find yourself stuck with payments for Chemical Toilet Storm Drain and Jelly of the Month, which could set you back on your quest to win.

Special Cards for Extra Fun

The game incorporates special “Hap-Hap-Happiest Christmas” (Community Chest) and “Save the Neck for Me, Clark!” (Chance) cards. Use these to accumulate more Griswold Bucks and outwit your opponents. Be the last player standing with Griswold Bucks to claim victory.

Game Details

Designed for two to six players, the game is suited for ages 15 and up. Priced at an MSRP of $44.99, MONOPOLY®: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Edition is already available for purchase on The Op’s website.

“We’re thrilled to be adding another iconic license to our line, especially the hilarious classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op. “We love making new, custom versions of MONOPOLY and are especially excited to launch this one ahead of the holidays.”

A Fresh Take on Classic Mystery

In CLUE®: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Greg Heffley loses sight of his mischievous little brother, Manny, and players must unravel the mystery to recover the toddler before time runs out. Gamers can play as beloved characters from the Wimpy Kid world, such as Greg, Rowley, Frank, Rodrick, Susan, or Holly, each equipped with unique game-changing abilities.

The game breathes new life into the traditional CLUE formula, replacing the weapon tokens with “distraction tokens” that symbolize Manny’s possible distractions. These include humorous elements from the series, such as The Cheese, Greg’s Journal, Manny’s Pacifier, Ladybug Cellphone, The Pig, and Manny’s Training Potty.

Designed for two to six players, ages eight and up, the game features custom-illustrated artwork depicting locations from the popular book series, alongside six Suspect Clue cards, six Secret Clue cards, nine Location Clue cards, 25 Intrigue cards, and the infamous Clue mystery revealing envelope.

Creating New Memories

Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op, expressed excitement over the collaboration with one of the best-selling kid’s book series ever, stating, “We are passionate about creating games that bring families and friends together to create new memories – making CLUE: Diary of Wimpy Kid a perfect fit for fans of all ages.”

Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, also shared his enthusiasm, saying, “We are thrilled to have collaborated with Usaopoly and Hasbro to create a board game that captures the best of both worlds: the classic intrigue of Clue and the humor of Wimpy Kid. We can’t wait for fans to crack the case to find Manny and are confident they’ll have as much fun playing the game as we had creating it!”

Release Celebration at “An Unlikely Story”

For die-hard Wimpy Kid fans, a release celebration will take place at author Jeff Kinney’s bookstore, “An Unlikely Story,” located in Plainville, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, August 23. Attendees can play the new game, purchase copies, and enter to win exciting prizes and promotions.

The MONOPOLY: Iron Maiden Edition comes at a time when the band is kicking off its highly anticipated FuturePast Tour. The unique piece of tabletop memorabilia allows fans to relive some of the band’s greatest live performances.

Keeping in line with the traditional MONOPOLY rules, players can buy, sell, and trade properties named after classic Iron Maiden albums like ‘The Number of the Beast,’ ‘Brave New World,’ ‘Senjutsu,’ and more. The goal is to bankrupt opponents and be the last player standing with the band’s notorious mascot Eddie adorning the currency.

Eddie also features on the traditional Chance and Community Chest cards, which have been renamed “Feeling Lucky?” and “Open the Box.” Fans and players alike will be entertained with various instances of success and brushes with bad luck, in the true spirit of Iron Maiden.

The game also includes six custom-sculpted pewter tokens, tributes to the band’s records and gear, such as an Albatross, Amp Stack, Flying Helmet, Nicko’s Drum Kit, Wasted Years Computer, and Steve’s Bass.

Rod Smallwood, Manager of Iron Maiden, expressed delight at MONOPOLY getting “the full Eddie treatment.” According to Smallwood, the game embodies the humor and unique history associated with the band, providing fans with an experience they have come to expect from Iron Maiden.

The launch of the Iron Maiden Edition of MONOPOLY coincides with The Future Past Tour 2023, with shows scheduled across Europe until August. The band will bring their celebration of heavy metal to North America in the fall, starting with the Power Trip Festival in Indio, California this October, followed by three shows in western Canada.

Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op, said, “We’re excited to add another prolific license to our line with the launch of MONOPOLY: Iron Maiden Edition and provide fans with a new collectible that merges one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time with Hasbro’s timeless Fast-Dealing Property Trading Game.”

The Iron Maiden Edition of MONOPOLY (MSRP: $44.99) is now available from The Op Games.

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Welcome to The Op’s newly launched Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliances online hub! I’m excited to share it with you, so allow me to introduce myself.

I’m Sean Fletcher, often known as “Fletch,” and I designed Disney Sorcerer’s Arena: Epic Alliances. Inspired by the popular mobile game, this is a tabletop board game where players face off with teams of Disney and Pixar characters to deliver knockouts and score points. Among the games I’ve designed so far, this is one of my all-time favorites, and I hope it’ll be one of yours too!

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Usaopoly® (The Op), the board game and puzzle publisher behind the best-selling party games Telestrations® and Blank Slate™, has announced a new partnership with One Tree Planted, a non-profit environmental charity, as part of The Op’s latest initiative to improve our home state of California. “The Op GiveBack Program”, which focuses on Environmental and Community improvements, includes planting one tree seedling for every game sold on TheOp.games website.“To acknowledge the use of trees in the production of our products, we wanted to take action that would lend to the restoration of expended or destroyed resources, which aligns with One Tree Planted’s commitment to global reforestation, and also contributes to the beautification of our home. We will be planting a tree for every order placed on our website to ensure that the sustainability of our games reflects the long-lasting memories made by the families that enjoy them” said John M. Davis, President and CEO, The Op.

The Corporate Tree Planting partnership entails replenishing forests throughout California with up to 20,000 trees through 2021, with One Tree Planted providing the care and transplanting of the seedlings. With the charitable organization’s facilitation, The Op is able to make real-world impact through measurable results that involve the community.

“Restoring California’s landscapes for cleaner air, water, and biodiversity has been one of our key focus areas in the US for several years now” said Matt Hill, Chief Environmental Evangelist at One Tree Planted. “We’re happy to have the support of The Op in creating a healthy environment close to home.”

The Op has contributed to over 50 different local and national groups since the company’s beginning in 1994 including Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, National Park Foundation, and Operation Smile, to name a few. The decision to plant trees reflects their ever-evolving dedication to giving beyond monetary and material gifts to schools and non-profits, in order to improve the health of our planet, the future habitat of our youth, and the world’s generations to come.

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The chance to combine the quintessential strategy board game with the far future of the 41^st millennium has finally arrived, and countless hours of enjoyment for fans of both of these world-renowned properties await. Dominate your opponents in battles set during the War of Beasts across Vigilus and control the far future this fall with RISK: Warhammer 40,000!

The latest product of The Op’s continuing partnership with Games Workshop, which brought another classic to dark science-fantasy fans with MONOPOLY: Warhammer 40,000, this meticulously detailed version of Risk is also based in the dark regions of space and set in the coveted territory nestled between the two halves of the Imperium. Vigilus is at the mercy of five warring Factions: Ultramarines, Orks, Chaos Space Marines, Aeldari Craftworlds, and Genestealer Cults, each represented by tokens for their Leaders and custom game pieces for their single and triple-threat units.

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