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LEGO Monkey Palace Board Game Available!

Earlier this year, the LEGO Group announced they are re-entering the board game market with a new game titled Monkey Palace. Their previous board games were kind of hit or miss, so this time they joined forces with Asmodee, an entertainment leader specializing in board games. Although the game is not yet listed on LEGO’s website, it is already available on Amazon. This is exciting news for those who like LEGO board games, and it should also be a fun holiday gift.

You can read more about the game via the links at the end of this post, but to recap, Monkey Palace is a jungle-themed game of light strategy that incorporates both collaborative and competitive elements. Players must strategically work together to construct the Monkey Palace while competing for the highest brick income and points, all under the watchful gaze of the Monkey. The palace gradually takes form thanks to construction using LEGO elements, and each time the board game is played, the building experience and final construction are unique.

Here is the official description of the game: Build your way to victory brick by brick. A long time ago, an impressive palace was erected in the Jungle. It lay abandoned for many years until a monkey moved in. One day the monkey accidentally removed a brick from the palace, and the whole palace collapsed! Now it’s up to all of you to rebuild the Monkey Palace. Compete against each other while you help the Monkey rebuild the LEGO Monkey Palace in this innovative and strategic building board game. Build a staircase for the Palace, count your Monkey Credits, take Monkey Cards, and score Banana Points. The winner is the player with the most Banana Points! With different game boards and no single route to victory, you’ll always want to play this amazing LEGO board game again! Suitable for children aged 10 years and up.

  • LEGO BOARD GAME FUN: An innovative board game that incorporates LEGO bricks for creative and strategic play. Perfect for LEGO fans looking for a new challenge.
  • COMPETITIVE BUILDING ADVENTURE: Players work together to rebuild the majestic Monkey Palace, competing to earn the most Banana Points through smart building strategies.
  • STUNNING 3D LEGO DISPLAY: As the game progresses, watch a beautiful 3D LEGO palace take shape, offering a visually impressive construction that evolves with each move.
  • FAMILY GAME NIGHT FAVORITE: Designed for players aged 10 and up, Monkey Palace engages both kids and adults with simple-to-learn yet challenging-to-master gameplay.
  • ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES: With multiple playing boards and no single route to victory, each game is unique, encouraging endless creativity and replayability.

The game comes with 231 pieces, 67 monkey cards, 14 bonus cards, 3 trophy cards, 4 game boards, and 2 double-sided floor cards, and the price is $39.99. If you would like to give it a try, it is already available on Amazon:

What do you think? How do you like the idea of LEGO re-entering board games? Are you planning to get Monkey Palace? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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LEGO has been releasing some really nice sets under the LEGO Botanical Collection, and this year has been no different. We talked about some of them already, but I wanted to mention them again as we’re gearing up for the holiday season. The LEGO Botanical sets make beautiful holiday decorations, and are wonderful gifts for both seasoned LEGO fans and those new to LEGO. I have several family members and friends who got into the hobby because of the LEGO Botanical sets. They often end up collecting the series and may even venture into other adult-oriented themes like the LEGO Art mosaics and LEGO Ideas sets.

The LEGO Botanical Collection started back in 2021 with 2-3 sets per year. The collection must be popular because this year, LEGO added 6 new sets to the lineup! The #10329 LEGO Tiny Plants feature small houseplants in brick-built pots. The #10328 LEGO Bouquet of Roses is a luxurious mix of 9 red roses and white baby’s breath. The #10368 LEGO Chrysanthemum and #10369 LEGO Plum Blossom come with compatible stands and vases for a nice display. And the #10340 LEGO Wreath and #10370 LEGO Poinsettia are perfect decorations for the holidays. Below, I have included video reviews of some of the most recent sets in the collection, so you can see if they are something that you would like to get.

The #10340 LEGO Wreath comes with four hanging loops and can be displayed as a wreath or as an open design for table decoration. You can choose between red, blue, and white berries or create your own combination. And you can also position the included orange slices, cinnamon, and pine cones amongst the rich green foliage for the perfect look. The price of this set is $99.99 at the LEGO Botanical section of the Online LEGO Shop.

The #10370 LEGO Poinsettia depicts a ’Grande Italia’ poinsettia nestled in a woven basket flowerpot and features green leaves and five clusters of vibrant red leaves (bracts) with yellow cyathia at the center. You can place these amongst your other Christmas decorations, especially if you have LEGO fans in the family, and you can even build the set together as a nice family event. This set is only $49.99, which might allow you to get several for your decor. Available at the LEGO Botanical section of the Online LEGO Shop.

Although separate sets, the #10368 LEGO Chrysanthemum and #10369 LEGO Plum Blossom can be displayed together because of the matching stands and vases. #10368 LEGO Chrysanthemum comes with poseable leaves and petals, captures the vivid orange flower in bud, blooming, and in full bloom, and comes with a pastel green flowerpot decorated with a golden band and set on a wood-effect stand. The #10369 LEGO Plum Blossom captures the elegance of the iconic winter flora with its woody stem and vivid red and magenta flowers. The flower pot is built slightly differently in pastel-blue, but it has the same golden band and wood-effect stand. Both sets are $29.99 each at the LEGO Botanical section of the Online LEGO Shop.

I also recommend the #10329 LEGO Tiny Plants released earlier this year. The collection features flora based on arid, tropical, and carnivorous species, each nestled in a buildable, terracotta-colored container. Although it’s not specifically holiday-themed, it’s another set that’s great to build together with family, and also make a very nice gift. You can even break up the set and gift each of the nine potted plants separately to your loved ones. This set is $49.99 at the LEGO Botanical section of the Online LEGO Shop.

If you like the LEGO Botanical Collection, there is also another new item you may be interested in; the #5008974 LEGO Botanical Playing Cards. The deluxe boxed set includes 2 standard 54-card decks featuring beautiful hand-drawn images of flowers and succulents. The colorful cards come in a collectible keepsake box and are perfect for solo play or games with friends and family. This item is $16.95 and is available at the LEGO Botanical Collection section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like the LEGO Botanical sets? Are you using them for decoration around the holidays? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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