Tabletop game enthusiasts and Lego collectors, attention please. The unique Lego Monkey Palace strategy board game has unexpectedly plummeted to a remarkably low price point on Amazon. This isn`t just a modest discount; at just $15, down from its standard $40 MSRP, this represents the lowest price ever observed for the game.
Released just last October, Monkey Palace is a collaboration between Lego and board game design studio Bezzerwizzer. It distinguishes itself from typical Lego sets by being a dedicated strategy game for 2 to 4 players, transforming the familiar act of building with bricks into a competitive challenge.
The core premise is rather charmingly chaotic: players are tasked with helping a rather clumsy monkey rebuild its palace after a redecorating mishap led to structural failure. Gameplay involves players taking turns adding Lego pieces to a central structure. Earning `Monkey Credits` from placing pieces allows players to acquire `Monkey Cards,` which in turn dictate the types of bricks available for subsequent moves. The ultimate goal? Accumulating the most `Banana Points` by the end of the game, typically lasting around 45 minutes.
The game includes a supply of 231 Lego bricks and features multiple game boards, ensuring that each play session offers a different layout and set of tactical puzzles. While the rules provide necessary structure, there`s a satisfying element of creative problem-solving within the game`s objective of efficient building.
While officially recommended for players aged 10 and above, the game`s appeal extends to younger individuals who have experience with Lego building, potentially with some initial guidance on strategy. Its blend of tangible building and card-driven tactics makes it a surprisingly engaging option for family game nights.
It`s worth noting that Monkey Palace holds a somewhat unique position in the current market as the only official Lego board game actively in print. Historically, past Lego board game releases have become desirable- and often expensive – items on the secondary market. Securing Monkey Palace now at this deep discount, which is less than half its original retail price, presents a compelling opportunity. It`s a chance to acquire a distinctive entry in Lego`s ventures into tabletop gaming without needing to embark on a quest for rare, costly collectibles.
Callum Darby