Monkey Palace
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2024
About the game
Monkey Palace is a jungle-themed game blending light strategy with both cooperative and competitive play, as everyone works together to build the Monkey Palace using real LEGO elements. While collaborating on construction, players simultaneously compete for the highest brick income and points under the watchful eye of the Monkey. Because the palace is physically built from interlocking pieces, every session results in a unique structure. It's a playful hybrid of building toy and board game.
Hobbli's Notes
Monkey Palace stands out for actually using LEGO pieces as game components, giving it a tactile, creative feel unlike most tabletop games. Hobbli finds the mix of cooperative building and competitive scoring an interesting, if unusual, combination. It's a fun novelty pick for groups wanting something different, though the source material here is thin.
What we like
- Unique use of physical LEGO building elements.
- Blends cooperative and competitive goals in one game.
- Every playthrough creates a genuinely unique structure.
- Approachable for younger players.
Keep in mind
- Limited public information makes depth of strategy unclear.
- Physical building may slow down play for some groups.
Who it's for
Good for families and casual gamers age 8+ who enjoy building games and light competition, in groups of 2-4.
