The new unique game will see the multi-coloured property squares all themed around Hereford – with Chance and Community Chest cards customised too.

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The board’s ‘Big Reveal’ is today (6 thOctober 2022), with the game hitting the shops this morning – both in the city and online. In all 30+ Hereford landmarks and favourites will be showcased in the game. Over the last 25 years Winning Moves UK has produced official versions of MONOPOLY .. from Dubai to Dublin and Palm Beach to Plymouth. Now the dice is rollingupon Hereford. Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment througheOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team atWizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.It’s a fantastic representation of him (Jamal). What he did for the city of Hereford, it’s a touching tribute and his legacy will live on.” Hereford landed the honour of its very own customised MONOPOLY game, after seeing off 24 other places across the west of the Midlands to win the accolade of its very own official MONOPOLY board. The announcement was made in February (2022). At the time of the announcement the public was invited to suggest landmarks to feature in the game. In this unique edition of the world’s most famous board game ALL the famous multi-coloured MONOPOLY property squares like Mayfair and Park Lane from the classic MONOPOLY London original are represented by Hereford landmarks and organisations. The Community Chest and Chance cards and the money are Hereford themed too.

Hereford to get community edition Monopoly board game Hereford to get community edition Monopoly board game

Several charities get to feature in the game as well. They include The Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford Foodbank and the Little Princess Trust, each of which are showcased on their very own spaces. Being a part of such an iconic and world famous board game is truly an honour and is sure to be a hit with Herefordians of all ages.This MONOPOLY game will showcase some of our own iconic landmarks, history and charities. I suspect that some of the chosen landmarks and the dreaded penalty squares you can land on will cause much debate!” Winning Moves UK say school projects are welcome too when term starts again, so teachers’ fingers at the ready. (For entry details please see the end of this press release). Being rolled out in just a few days time .. the brand new official MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition game from Winning Moves UK and global play and entertainment brand Hasbro.

It’s great to be hosting the official launch of the new Hereford Monopoly board game and we look forward very much to welcoming Hereford’s very own VIP. At the time of February’s announcement that Hereford is ‘Passing GO’ in time for this Christmas, the public was invited to send in suggestions for squares to fill the board and ideas for customised cards. Polls have now closed. FREE FOOD:Near to Free Parkingis theHereford Foodbank, one of several Hereford charities to feature in the game.

MONOPOLY LAUNCH | Cathedral Named the ‘Mayfair of Hereford MONOPOLY LAUNCH | Cathedral Named the ‘Mayfair of Hereford

Bosses at Winning Moves UK say a variety of factors were used in deciding Hereford from across 25 cities and towns in the West Midlands and western Midlands. These factors include ‘pride’, ‘landmarks’, ‘beauty’ and ‘sense of family’. The board – which is set to feature the great and good of the city like the Cathedral and Edgar Street – is being launched at The Green Dragon Hotel on the same day the game is released in shops. A retired Hereford postie next week gets a very special delivery .. the very first MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition gameto roll off the presses from Winning Moves UK and Hasbro, a global brand entertainment company. A huge thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions. The response exceeded all our expectations.”.

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FREE FOOD:Near to Free Parking will be Hereford Foodbank, one of several Hereford charities to feature in the game. Graham, 58, wrote in his entry that when he was a child and fell behind at MONOPOLY he would unsportingly hurl the board in the air, pretending it was an accident!

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I became good friends with Jamal over his 30 years in Bridge Street and we stood together in the 2015 local elections. We joked together about having tea and samosas in the Mayors Parlour.And the mechanic for entries? Games’ bosses want to know in verse, poem, ditty or the like: ‘Why I Love Hereford!’. So that’s an easy ask then !