Bristol to get new version of

A NEW version of Monopoly is coming and it could feature your favourite Bristol landmark.

To celebrate the 650th anniversary of Bristol being granted independent county status, a special version of the popular board game will be produced. Not only will a new edition be created, but Bristol residents will have a say on what landmarks are included.

The new edition of the game is expected to be available to buy in November this year, 23 years after the original Bristol Monopoly came out.

The most expensive square on the old version of the board is Anchor Road as ‘Mayfair’, while Temple Street as ‘Old Kent Road’ is currently the cheapest. However, this could all change in the new edition.

Some popular landmarks that are expected to feature are the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the University of Bristol, and both football clubs.

The property sets will be themed in different genres such as tourism, shopping, business and charity. Another potential category is a street art set, which would be unique to any Monopoly ever made.

Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, said: “We can’t wait for this new edition of the world’s most famous board game to be released, helping celebrate our great city.”

John Keen-Tomlinson, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are producing the game under licensing from global branded entertainment leader Hasbro, said: “It’s a new game for a new generation”.