When you think Christmas, what comes to mind? Is it the snow falling on Christmas morning, covering the front yard in a blanket of white purity? Maybe it’s the Christmas carolers who travel from door to door, serenading each family as if it were their own. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the thought of Santa coming down your chimney with a sack full of gifts for you and your family. How about it, have you been a good little boy/girl this year? If so, you’re sure to get everything on your list this year, including the most amazing gift of all…
I just know it’s the Monopoly: A Christmas Story (kbtoys.com, $29.99) that you’ve been patiently waiting for all these months. All the other girls and boys are content with just the movie, but you’re different. No, you wanted something exceptional to fondly reminisce about Ralphie’s tale of greatness, and not even a special edition DVD would do. Luckily, with this game you can appreciate the iconic movie without even owning it. Better yet, grab the game and play it while watching A Christmas Story during the 24 hour marathon on TV (it’s probably going to take you about that long to finish a game of Monopoly anyways).
So on Christmas morning, be sure to huddle up around the fireplace and drink some hot cocoa while you open your gifts. Maybe you didn’t get everything on your list, but at least you can play Monopoly, A Christmas Story style. You can’t blame Santa for not bringing you an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. I mean, you’ll shoot your eye out.
4 out of 5 leg lamp stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 20″ x 10.1″ x 1.4″
-6 movie themed tokens: Santa’s boot, leg lamp, soap, Raphie in bunny suit, Ralphie’s glasses, and the old man’s car
-2 to 6 players
-Ages 8 and up
