Monoloot is a new dice-based board battler from My.Games
Think Monopoly Go mixed with D&D
It's currently out in soft-launch, but only in the Philippines
If you've bounced off of Monopoly Go, you may find yourself craving a return to the dice-rolling mechanics and board game hopping. But before you jump back in, perhaps you'd better add something else to your to-do list. That's because My.Games - the folks behind releases like Rush Royale and Left to Survive - now have their own take on the dice-rolling genre with Monoloot.
Currently, only in soft launch in Brazil and the Philippines for Android, Monoloot: Dice and Journey sees you enter a world of D&D-like dice and mechanics. Unlike Monopoly Go, which closely follows the format of the original to the best of its ability, Monoloot goes almost completely off the rails in the best way with the inclusion of many new mechanics.
There are RPG-style battles, castle-building and hero-upgrading as you slowly accrue your own mini army of powerful characters. Not only that but the colourful visuals, combination of 3D and 2D graphics as well as the clear homages to many famous TTRPGs definitely make this one to watch in my humble opinion.
Monopoly Gone
One topic we discussed (sadly, off the recording) in our latest podcast episode was that Monopoly Go, a major success of the past year, appears to be waning in popularity. Not exactly unpopular, but the explosive growth fueled by its extensive marketing campaign is clearly slowing.
The timing of My.Games' test is intriguing. However, Monopoly Go's dice mechanics were highly praised, so leveraging them for a genre twist is shrewd.
Regarding new releases, if you're hesitant, or outside the Philippines, try something new! Explore our list of the top five new mobile games this week!
