Monopoly launches official 'City of Salford' edition
One of the world's most famous games has been given a Salford makeover
Last updated 13th Oct 2021
An official Salford version of one of the world’s most popular and famous family gaming boards has been officially launched.
It sees Salford’s very finest ‘Pass GO’ from David Beckham’s football club to Ordsall Hall.
In all, more than 30 Salford landmarks get to feature in the new game.
“We have been wonderfully spoilt for choice putting this great board together,” comments Afolabi Omotola, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are the makers of the board under official license from Hasbro.
Paul Dennett, the elected City Mayor of Salford said: “We’re delighted to see Salford get the global recognition it deserves in this way.”
“MONOPOLY: City of Salford Edition game squares span our long and proud history, from Ordsall Hall built 750 years ago to the ultra-modern and still expanding MediaCity, which is home to the largest cluster of digital and technology companies outside London.
“The board also shows the real heart of Salford - our people - through local charities, Salford Lads Club and two of our great sports teams also being featured.
The announcement that Salford had landed the honour of its very own customised MONOPOLY game was made in March. At the time the public was invited to suggest Salford landmarks to feature in the game.
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The very recently re-branded MediaCity - gets to land on the top ranked square on the board, replacing glitzy Mayfair from the game’s classic London original.
In between MediaCity (replacing ‘Mayfair’) and Salford Cathedral (as Salford’s ‘Old Kent Road’) – which reside at the most exclusive and most affordable squares on the board - are the “great and good of Salford”, adds Mr Omotola. These include: The University of Salford Peel Park, Salford Lads Club and Moor Lane (home of Salford City FC, part-owned by David Beckham.
Chance and Community Chest cards are customised too. One rewards players with enough money for a shopping spree at Quayside! Whilst another fines players for littering at the historic Clifton Country Park.
The board is now on sale.