Ravensburger’s Pokemon-themed spin on the classic board game Labyrinth has been a big hit since releasing back in 2021. Surprisingly, it’s one of the few traditional board games featuring Pokemon you can find at major retailers today, but at least it’s a good one. Soon, players will be able to explore Labyrinth’s shifting mazes in the dark. Ravensburger is releasing Pokemon Glow-in-the-Dark Labyrinth on October 15, and you can preorder the new edition now at Amazon for $30.
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Like the original game, Pokemon Labyrinth is for two to four players and challenges you to navigate your way through twisting mazes as you track down various Pokemon, including Snorlax, Eevee, Chimchar, Piplup, Turtwig, Grookey, and many more. Playing pieces are based on the original four starter Pokemon: Pikachu, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. Every round of Labyrinth is different due to the board’s shifting design.
It’s worth noting there’s also a Super Mario version of Labyrinth for $30 (was $36) at Amazon. The original Pokemon Labyrinth board game is on sale for only $17 (was $30) at Amazon.
Pokemon 2D puzzles
Ravensburger also makes a bunch of Pokemon-themed jigsaw puzzles. You’ve got your standard 2D puzzles featuring famous Pokemon faces, as well as 3D puzzles that let you build a multi-dimensional shape decorated with Pokemon art. These range in complexity from quick 200-piece builds to 1,000-piece puzzles, and if you’re up for a challenge, there’s even a 5,000-piece Pokemon puzzle available. The 3D puzzles have a smaller amount of pieces, but they’re made from a high-quality plastic and you can include several PokeBall variants.
Pokemon 3D puzzles
Pokemon Monopoly
Back to the board games, there are a few other famous brands that have Pokemon versions available. Pokemon Monopoly is a pretty great example here, as not only can you own (imaginary) real estate in the Kanto region, there’s also a Johto region version available for purchase. The big draw with these editions is that they use Ken Sugimori’s original art from the Game Boy games, and the boards have beautifully illustrated maps of their respective regions.
The most popular non-video game Pokemon game is, of course, the Pokemon Trading Card Game. If you’re new to the game or want to introduce it to a youngster, there are a couple cool beginner-friendly options. Pokemon: Battle Academy includes three complete TCG decks and everything you need to battle. Meanwhile, the My First Battle decks are designed to teach kids ages six and up how to play the TCG.
