By Natalee Kerr
The Geelong region has been commemorated with a locally-themed Monopoly board game.
Mayor Stephanie Asher unveiled the city’s official version of the popular game at the waterfront’s carousel yesterday.
She said the game provided a “wonderful” opportunity to showcase the region.
“Integrating our own landmarks into this iconic game is a true privilege and we can’t wait to see the reactions from Monopoly fans,” Cr Asher said.
The latest version includes landmarks such as Geelong Waterfront, Cunningham Pier and The Carousel and features customised ‘community chest’ and ‘chance’ playing cards.
The You Yangs, GMHBA Stadium, Geelong Botanic Gardens and the Great Ocean Road also feature on the custom board filled with local sites and attractions.
Marc Dragicevic from the game’s manufacturer said the game is now available from toy retailers across the region.
“I was born and raised in Geelong, so I am particularly excited to launch this version of Monopoly,” he said.
“This edition will be everything you love about the traditional game, adapted in a way that Geelong locals will enjoy for generations to come.”
The community can get “up close and personal” with the brand-new game at Market Square Shopping Centre today from 12pm to 1pm.
Monopoly’s “truly local” costume-themed Geelong squares:
• Brown – You Yangs, Geelong Botanic Gardens
• Light Blue – Geelong Gallery, Geelong Library and Heritage Centre, and Geelong Arts
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• Pink – 13th Beach Golf Links, Geelong Racecourse and Kardinia Park
• Orange – The Q Train, The Carousel, and Adventure Park
• Red – Sailors’ Rest, Cunningham Pier and Westfield Geelong
• Yellow – Flying Brick Cider Co, Leura Park Estate and Novotel Geelong
• Green – The Geelong College, Kardinia International College and Deakin University
• Dark Blue – Jack Rabbit Vineyard and Geelong Waterfront
• Transport – McHarry’s Buslines, AirAsia, Port Phillips Ferries and Avalon Airport
• Utilities – Bells Beach and Great Ocean Road
