# Cartoon-Themed Board Games Monopoly Hello Kitty & Friends Edition Features Classic Characters By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-hello-kitty-friends-edition References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/4/hasbro-sanrio-hello-kitty-and-friends-monopoly-the-op-release) & [theop.games](https://theop.games/products/game/monopoly-hello-kitty-friends/)  The Monopoly Hello Kitty & Friends edition is a collaboration board game from [Hasbro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly) and [Sanrio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-mobile) that will offer avid fans with a new spin on the iconic pastime. The game features the familiar characters from Hello Kitty & Friends and the world of Sanrio including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, Cinnamoroll and Chococat. Players will need to acquire themed locations such as Kuromi's Candy Shop, Hello Kitty's Hotel, DokiDoki's Burger Shack, My Melody's Flower Shop and Sunshine Park, amongst others. The Monopoly Hello Kitty & Friends edition is priced at $39.99 and features recognizable pastel artwork from the world of Sanrio for fans to admire. The game is rated for between two and seven players aged eight and up, and will take more than an hour to play a round. Image Credit: The OP/Hasbro/Sanrio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon-themed Board Games:** The rise of cartoon-themed board game collaborations offers opportunities for businesses to tap into the nostalgia and pop culture of consumers. - **Collaborative Board Games:** Collaborative board games such as the Monopoly Hello Kitty & Friends edition offer opportunities for businesses to expand their fanbase through themed collaborations. - **Nostalgia-driven Entertainment:** The resurgence of nostalgic entertainment like cartoon-themed board games offers opportunities for businesses to tap into the emotions and memories of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the trend of cartoon-themed board games by developing collaborations with well-known brands and franchises. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can explore opportunities to expand their offerings through collaborative board games with established brands and franchises. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the nostalgia-driven trend by developing and producing content that appeals to the emotions and memories of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-monopoly.md) - [Cartoon Cat Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-5.md) - [Adorable Remixed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidoki-edition-monopoly.md) - [Adorable Card Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-mobile.md) - [Fashion Doll Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-barbie-edition.md) - [Plush Toy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-for-collectors.md) - [Adorable Interactive Game Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-friends-dlc.md) - [Film-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kpop-demon-hunters-monopoly.md) - [Mascot Settlement-Building Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-island-adventure-switch.md)