At today’s announcement that Hereford has landed the honour of its very own customised MONOPOLY game, the public will be invited to suggest landmarks to feature on the board. “The game will reflect the flavour and feel of these suggestions,” adds Ms Gibbs.“The public consultation process will last for three weeks.” PERFECT FOR HEREFORD LOVERS: This new Hereford edition of Hasbro's classic board game Monopoly is perfect for 2–6 players

Bosses at Winning Moves UK say a variety of factors were used in deciding Hereford from across 25 cities and towns in the West Midlands and western Midlands. These factors include ‘pride’, ‘landmarks’, ‘beauty’ and ‘sense of family’. Hereford Sixth Form College staff members Abbie and Lynn celebrate with Mr Monopoly, Executive Principal Peter Cooper and Vice Principal Phil Tranter. The new official Hereford MONOPOLY board is being launched in the cityat 10am on Thursday 6 thOctober– the same morning the game hits the shop, it is announced today.

Since it was announced in February that Hereford would be getting its very own version of the classic game, speculation has been rife as to which names would replace Old Kent Road and Mayfair – the cheapest and most expensive squares. The new unique game will see the multi-coloured property squares all themed around Hereford – with Chance and Community Chest cards customised too. In this unique edition of the world’s most famous board game ALL the famous multi-coloured MONOPOLY property squares like Mayfair and Park Lane from the classic MONOPOLY London original are represented by Hereford landmarks and organisations. The Community Chest and Chance cards and money are Hereford themed too. The board’s ‘Big Reveal’ ison Thursday 6 thOctober 2022–when a GIGANTIC life-size replica of the MONOPOLY edition for Hereford will be unfurled in the city as the much-anticipated game is officially launched and released to shops. Hereford Town Hall could get to land on the famous Whitehall square from the game’s classic original. “There’s synergy there,” adds Ms Gibbs. For the same reason a very old building could get to land on Old Kent Road. “As regards the board’s most expensive exclusive square, Mayfair, that could go to Hereford’s most prized crown jewel,” adds Ms Gibbs. “We look forward to hearing from the public.”

BUILD YOUR HEREFORD EMPIRE: Buy up colour sets and use your custom Monopoly money to expand your empire by building houses and hotels In this unique edition of the world’s most famous board game ALL the famous multi-coloured MONOPOLY property squares like Mayfair and Park Lane from the classic MONOPOLY London original are represented by Hereford landmarks and organisations. The Community Chest and Chance cards and the money are Hereford themed too. In this unique edition of the world’s most famous board game ALL the famous multi-coloured MONOPOLY property squares like Mayfair and Park Lane from the classic MONOPOLY London original are represented by Hereford landmarks and organisations. The Community Chest and Chance cards and money are Hereford themed too..The board’s ‘Big Reveal’ was on 6October 2022, with the game hitting the shops that morning, both in the city and online - and we get to featureas the ‘Mayfair ofHereford’.

The game will feature the great and good of Hereford and we would like to thank everyone who sent in suggestions during our public consultation period earlier in the year.” Josh Davies and Orin Vallely, both 30, set up the intimate studio theatre for children, aiming to bring live interactive experiences in November 2018. FREE FOOD:Near to Free Parkingis theHereford Foodbank, one of several Hereford charities to feature in the game. FREE FOOD:Near to Free Parking will be Hereford Foodbank, one of several Hereford charities to feature in the game. Over the last 25 years Winning Moves UK and Hasbro have produced official versions of Monopoly in cities all over the world from Dubai to Sydney.Launched by the YMCA, the board game scheme proved a hit in Europe and Northern Ireland, and games have also been produced to raise funds for YMCA branches in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Exeter. LANDMARKS ‘PASS GO’:Other Hereford landmarks featuring include: The Green Dragon Hotel, The Bull Statue, the Waterworks Museum, Edgar Street Stadium, the Racecourse, the Cattle Market and the Courtyard Theatre. NEWS | Launching THIS WEEK! Hereford Monopoly Game being rolled out on 6th October with 30 local landmarks and organisations part of the game Several charities get to feature in the game as well. They include The Royal National College for the Blind, Hereford Foodbank and the Little Princess Trust, each of which are showcased on their very own spaces. The board’s ‘Big Reveal’ is today (6 thOctober 2022), with the game hitting the shops this morning – both in the city and online.