Philadelphia to Get Its Own Twist on Monopoly, with Public Nominations Open for Landmarks and Businesses.
A major update is coming for families who've been playing Monopoly with the same Scottie dog token since their grandparents' time. Top Trumps USA, a company that's already released 30 community versions of Monopoly under license from Hasbro, is putting out a new edition specifically designed for Philadelphia, and it includes a special twist: users can nominate landmarks, businesses, and non-profits to be included on the board.
The public can submit their suggestions until February, with representatives considering factors such as historical significance, reputation, and community engagement. While some properties are already set, such as Benjamin Franklin Parkway, other locations will be decided through a nomination process that aims to involve the local community.
In addition to new property squares, the game will also incorporate unique colloquialisms specific to Philadelphia and extend to utility cards, transportation options, and Chance events. The classic pieces of the Monopoly token will remain intact, however.
Philadelphia isn't the first city to receive its own customized edition of Monopoly; a 1996 version featured iconic local businesses like CoreStates and Strawbridge's, alongside enduring sites such as Independence Hall. That game is now out of circulation but can still be found on eBay.
Tim Barney, representing Top Trumps USA, acknowledges that an updated version is long overdue, given the significant changes Philadelphia has undergone since its last Monopoly spin-off. "There's a lot of great inspiration from our previous game," he said. "But also Philly's made up of a lot of super historic places and things that have been around for over a century. So there will be some similarities but also some differences."
Barney, who conducted his own research in Philadelphia last year, plans to return within the month to finalize his findings. Despite remaining tight-lipped on specific destinations, he did mention visiting iconic spots like the Philadelphia Art Museum and Rocky steps.
The goal of this new game is to create a love letter to the city's residents, aiming for a product that feels like home when users first pick it up. "Our greatest compliment will be when somebody says that feels like home," Barney said.
The release date has not yet been confirmed, but developers are committed to crafting a Philadelphia edition that accurately reflects the city's spirit and its famously unfiltered residents.
A major update is coming for families who've been playing Monopoly with the same Scottie dog token since their grandparents' time. Top Trumps USA, a company that's already released 30 community versions of Monopoly under license from Hasbro, is putting out a new edition specifically designed for Philadelphia, and it includes a special twist: users can nominate landmarks, businesses, and non-profits to be included on the board.
The public can submit their suggestions until February, with representatives considering factors such as historical significance, reputation, and community engagement. While some properties are already set, such as Benjamin Franklin Parkway, other locations will be decided through a nomination process that aims to involve the local community.
In addition to new property squares, the game will also incorporate unique colloquialisms specific to Philadelphia and extend to utility cards, transportation options, and Chance events. The classic pieces of the Monopoly token will remain intact, however.
Philadelphia isn't the first city to receive its own customized edition of Monopoly; a 1996 version featured iconic local businesses like CoreStates and Strawbridge's, alongside enduring sites such as Independence Hall. That game is now out of circulation but can still be found on eBay.
Tim Barney, representing Top Trumps USA, acknowledges that an updated version is long overdue, given the significant changes Philadelphia has undergone since its last Monopoly spin-off. "There's a lot of great inspiration from our previous game," he said. "But also Philly's made up of a lot of super historic places and things that have been around for over a century. So there will be some similarities but also some differences."
Barney, who conducted his own research in Philadelphia last year, plans to return within the month to finalize his findings. Despite remaining tight-lipped on specific destinations, he did mention visiting iconic spots like the Philadelphia Art Museum and Rocky steps.
The goal of this new game is to create a love letter to the city's residents, aiming for a product that feels like home when users first pick it up. "Our greatest compliment will be when somebody says that feels like home," Barney said.
The release date has not yet been confirmed, but developers are committed to crafting a Philadelphia edition that accurately reflects the city's spirit and its famously unfiltered residents.
! I mean, think about it - we're creating a custom Monopoly board for an entire city? That's what we should be doing with infrastructure projects and economic development plans, not just some special edition board game. But at the same time, I love that they're involving the local community in the process, getting people excited about their city's history and landmarks 
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! I mean, who doesn't love playing with friends and family in the City of Brotherly Love? It's about time we got our own twist on the classic game. And can you imagine the possibilities? Putting iconic spots like the Liberty Bell or Reading Terminal Market on the board will make it so much more fun to play. I've been to Philly a few times, and it's definitely a city with a ton of character 
. The fact that they're involving the community in the nomination process is also super cool - it'll be awesome to see some hidden gems get represented on the board too.
. And with the classic tokens staying the same, I think this will still feel like a traditional Monopoly game at heart. But hey, it's always great to see a city get its own special touch on a beloved game. Bring on February and the chance to submit my nominations! 
it's gonna be awesome 2 see iconic spots like independence hall & ben franklin parkway on the board, and also get 2 experience unique colloquialisms that are specific 2 philly 
plus, i'm all about those Chance events 
can't wait 2 c how this edition turns out! 
i just hope they don't mess with the classic tokens 
But seriously, what's next? A customized version of Risk for New York City? Or maybe a bespoke Scrabble set for Silicon Valley?
. And the fact that you can nominate landmarks, businesses, and non-profits to be included on the board? That's just genius! It's like they're saying "Hey, we want to make this game all about YOU, Philly" 
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, there's just so much character here. And now, they're gonna put that into a board game? It's like they're putting Philly on the map all over again 
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i think this new philly monopoly is gonna be SOOO cool!!! they r letting ppl nomi landmarks n businesses 2 b on the board which is like, totes awesome!!! i mean, who doesnt love a good game of monopoly? 
and i love how its gonna reflect the city's spirit & culture... like, rocky steps n philly art museum are def goin in!! 
but i hope they dont leave out some neighborhoods n businesses thats been around 4eva lol... i cant w8 2 c what they come up with!!! 
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It's also cool that they're keeping it real with colloquialisms and nods to iconic Philly stuff like Rocky steps (btw, can you imagine buying 'em up and building your own empire?) 
But what I'm most stoked about is how this new game reflects our city's history and vibe. From Independence Hall to the Art Museum, there's so much love in these streets that it'll be awesome to see that translated onto a Monopoly board 
Can't wait to get my hands on one of these bad boys! 
. And can we talk about how awesome it is that they're incorporating spots like Independence Hall and the Art Museum? That's like, totally iconic, fam! 
. But for real, I'm stoked to see what the final product looks like and how it'll feel when you first pick it up 
. Bring on that Philly love letter! 