A special new edition Monopoly game board released Oct. 11 has a Main Line theme, but includes places like Villanova University, Haverford College and the Glen Mills Train Station located in Delaware County, writes Franki Rudenesky for Philly Voice.
The game is a collaboration between Hasbro and game company Top Trumps USA.
The Atlantic City-themed board game spaces, along with its Community Chest and Chance playing cards, now focus on the Main Line.
Local residents were asked In February and March to name places they wanted to see on the board. The final game is a result of their input and advertising fees for the selected businesses featured.
A launch event Oct. 11 was held at the women’s nonprofit The Saturday Club in Wayne that included the Mr. Monopoly mascot and business owners featured in the game.
“We are extraordinarily proud that the Main Line is now ‘on the Monopoly map’ and will highlight the landmarks and places that have become treasured destinations of the people of our county and surrounding counties.” Said Ryan Rosenbaum, executive director of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.
Read more about this new localized Main Line version of the Monopoly board at Philly Voice.
