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Three Canadian cities to be featured on Monopoly world edition

by julianw | August 20, 2008 at 03:46 pm

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Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal have been included on Hasbro's new Monopoly game, Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition.

Monopoly's boardwalk stroll is now a hike up Mount Royal, and getting from jail to free parking means a trip through Canada's financial capital and Stanley Park.

Montreal will occupy the place of honour previously held by Boardwalk and will be paired with the Latvian capital of Riga to represent the most expensive property group on the board.

Vancouver will become the flagship piece of real estate in the orange group, while Toronto will join Kyiv and Istanbul to comprise the Magenta properties. Canada and China are the only countries to feature three cities on the board.

Events were held in all three Canadian cities Wednesday, with life-sized game boards for fans and dignitaries to get acquainted with.

In fake news, Hasbro will also release a Monopoly Suburb expansion pack for anyone unable to afford the Vancouver property.

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Jarrett Martineau

at 16:11 on August 20th, 2008

Sort of cool...but also sort of weird. I'll be taking that expansion pack, though, thanks!

Barry Artiste

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at 23:43 on August 20th, 2008

julianw, I like this story. It's good stuff. You know that brings me back, I am sure to pick up the new edition

go moore

at 04:29 on August 21st, 2008

Our Monopoly game was rescued by me at the time of the sale of our family cottage 10 or 12 years ago and its something I've always cherished. As far as I can tell this set was purchased in the early 50's and was a may stay of our summers on the lake. Most of the original pieces are still in good shape including game pieces and the wooden houses and hotels.This game was the source of much joy and many arguments but I'm glad to have it just the same .

Great story so glad to see Mr Money Bags is as stronger as ever !!!

Tostie14

at 05:42 on August 21st, 2008

I'm producing a documentary about Monopoly called "Under the Boardwalk". It will feature footage from the upcoming US & World Championships, and hopefully the Canada Championship as well! You can check out footage at http://www.MonopolyDocumentary.com.