Surfest, Goldbergs, Nobby’s Beach: World’s most iconic board game immortalises Newcastle
From the city’s popular Merewether beach, Fort Scratchley and The Lucky Hotel ... Monopoly has launched it’s special Newcastle edition for an absolute Novocastrian experience.
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Some of the most famous beaches, stunning wine country and an ever growing vibrant city, Newcastle is one of the most beautiful and liveable coastal towns in Australia, but nothing says you’ve made it more than a special edition Monopoly board.
The day has finally come, as the world’s most iconic board game launched on Thursday, immortalising Newcastle and it’s stunning landmarks.
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From the city’s popular Merewether beach, King Edwards Park, Hunter Valley Gardens and Fort Scratchley — thousands of people and businesses had their say and after much deliberation, locally themed properties were selected for an absolute Novocastrian experience.
Some of the institutions of the Hunter, places we love to visit and iconic events have also been included — McDonald Jones Stadium, where we cheer on our beloved Knights and Jets, Westfield Kotara, Surfest and even our favourite eateries and hangouts Goldbergs Cafe on Darby street and The Lucky Hotel.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes had the first roll of the dice alongside Mr Monopoly.
“Monopoly is the world’s most iconic board game so having our very own Newcastle Monopoly game is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our smart, liveable and sustainable global city,” Ms Nelmes said.
“I can’t wait to take a proper ride around the Newcastle Monopoly board with my family and friends this weekend.”
Dale Hackett, representative from Winning Moves said: “This edition will be everything people love about the traditional board, adapted in a way that Novocastrians will enjoy for generations to come.
“We wanted Novocastrians to think of Customs House, Nobby’s Beach, Newcastle Museum when they think of Monopoly and have that connection with the board game, and a great way to display what is great about Newcastle.
“We had an overwhelming public response to what should be on the board and the ANZAC Memorial Walk and Nobby’s Beach were by far the two which had the most interest, so it was a no brainer to put them on the coveted blue squares.”
The public will also get a chance to walk around the board and get up close and personal with the brand new game and Mr Monopoly at Westfield Kotara on the 13th and 14th of October from 10am until 2pm.
The new Newcastle edition Monopoly is available now from leading toy retailers across the region.
