Once you've got the hang of it, it's quick and fun for all!
KatieB β 4 out of 5 stars
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Monopoly Deal No Mercy β Our Family Review We love a good family games night, but let's face it, a normal game of Monopoly can go on FOREVER!!! Usually the kids have lost interest long before we're anywhere near finishing! So, I was really interested to see how they'd get on with Monopoly Deal No Mercy, and I'm pleased to say it was a hit! I will say, it wasn't quite as straightforward as we'd hoped to begin with! The game itself is different, there are a lot of action cards to get your head around and cards that don't exist in the normal game that we had to learn and It took quite a bit of explaining to the children and a couple of practice rounds before they really understood what they were doing. It definitely wasn't a case of opening the box and getting straight into it! However, once they'd got the hang of it, they were away! π It's much quicker than traditional Monopoly, which is a massive bonus when playing with children. Both of ours stayed interested and engaged throughout the entire game, which doesn't always happen! The kids soon realised that being nice to each other wasn't going to help them win and changed tactics! One minute you're doing really well, the next someone plays a card and ruins everything! There were plenty of laughs, a bit of competitiveness and the usual sibling rivalry, but most importantly, we actually managed to finish a whole game together without anyone getting bored! I love that it's something we can get out after dinner or at the weekend without having to set aside half the day. It might take a little patience to learn, especially with younger children, but once everyone understands the rules, it's great fun! Definitely a thumbs up from our family! β€οΈ