Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2
- Developers: Hudson Soft
- Publishers: Hudson Soft
Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! is a board game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami for the Nintendo Switch. It was released in Japan on December 18, 2003. The game is the twelfth installment in the Momotaro Dentetsu series and the first to be released on the Nintendo Switch.
The game features a colorful and vibrant board game with characters from Japanese folklore, set against the backdrop of Western Japan’s famous landmarks and cities. Players roll dice to move their characters around the board, buying and selling properties, and collecting rent from other players. The game also features a number of minigames and events that can affect the outcome of the game.
Gameplay
Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! is played on a large board game map of Western Japan. Players take turns rolling dice to move their characters around the board. The goal of the game is to be the first player to reach the finish line with the most money.
Players can buy and sell properties on the board. When a player lands on an unowned property, they can purchase it for the price listed on the property card. Players can also sell properties that they own to other players.
When a player lands on a property that is owned by another player, they must pay rent to the owner. The amount of rent is determined by the type of property and the number of buildings that are on the property.
In addition to buying and selling properties, players can also collect rent from other players by landing on their properties. Players can also collect money by winning minigames and events.
Minigames and events
Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! features a number of minigames and events that can affect the outcome of the game. These minigames and events are triggered when players land on certain spaces on the board.
Some of the minigames include:
- Dice rolling: Players roll dice to try to get the highest number. The player with the highest number wins the minigame and receives a bonus.
- Card matching: Players match cards to try to create a pair. The player who creates the most pairs wins the minigame and receives a bonus.
- Quiz: Players answer questions about Japanese culture and history. The player who answers the most questions correctly wins the minigame and receives a bonus.
Some of the events include:
- Typhoon: A typhoon hits the board and causes damage to properties. Players who own properties that are damaged by the typhoon must pay to repair them.
- Earthquake: An earthquake hits the board and causes damage to properties. Players who own properties that are damaged by the earthquake must pay to repair them.
- Stock market crash: The stock market crashes and causes the value of properties to drop. Players who own properties that are affected by the stock market crash must sell them at a loss.
Characters
Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! features a cast of characters from Japanese folklore. These characters include:
- Momotaro: A legendary hero who was born from a peach. Momotaro is the protagonist of the game and he helps players to reach the finish line.
- Kintaro: A legendary hero who was raised by a mountain witch. Kintaro is a powerful warrior and he helps players to defeat their opponents.
- Urashima Taro: A legendary fisherman who visited the Dragon Palace. Urashima Taro is a skilled navigator and he helps players to find their way around the board.
- Issun-boshi: A legendary dwarf who was born from a teacup. Issun-boshi is a clever strategist and he helps players to win the game.
Reception
Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! was a commercial success in Japan, selling over 1 million copies. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised the game’s colorful and vibrant graphics, its fun and engaging gameplay, and its charming characters.
Legacy
Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! is considered to be one of the best games in the Momotaro Dentetsu series. The game’s success helped to revive the series and led to the development of several sequels. Momotaro Dentetsu 12: Nishi Nihon-hen mo Arimasse! is still played by many fans today and is considered to be a classic board game.
Review Score
8.5/10
