Being a part of such an iconic and world famous board game is truly an honour and is sure to be a hit with Herefordians of all ages.This Monopoly game will showcase some of our own iconic landmarks, history and charities. I suspect that some of the chosen landmarks and the dreaded penalty squares you can land on will cause much debate!” Ms Gibbs, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK –who are producing the board under official license from the MONOPOLY brand, owned by Hasbro– adds: She said: “Some people would also like to see the world-famous Herefords – the first English cattle to be recognised as a true breed – to feature on either a red or yellow square. 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 in The Ballroom at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford, THIS Thursday (6th October 2022)– when a GIGANTIC life-size replica of the game will be rolled out, revealing:

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This is something we shall be looking at too, and is perhaps less controversial than the Worcester suggestion.” FREE FOOD:Near to Free Parking will be Hereford Foodbank, one of several Hereford charities to feature in the game.Monopoly makers Winning Moves UK revealed that a card will appear in the Hereford edition that declares Hereford FC are in an FA Cup final at Wembley IN 1972 amid the 50th anniversary since the team's win. Many congratulations to Graham,” says Ella Gibbs, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are the makers of the board under official licensing from Hasbro. “His entry made us laugh out loud.” That’s .. Very Important Player, as well as person. The VIP experience is being offered to someone in Hereford to be the guest star at the official launch of the brand new MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition game, which ison Thursday October 6 th.

MONOPOLY LAUNCH | Cathedral Named the ‘Mayfair of Hereford MONOPOLY LAUNCH | Cathedral Named the ‘Mayfair of Hereford

Hereford landed the honour of its very own customised MONOPOLY game after seeing off 24 other places across the west of the Midlands to win the accolade of its own official MONOPOLY board. The announcement was made in February. At the time of the announcement the public was invited to suggest landmarks to feature in the game. The Hereford edition, scheduled to release in October, will featured property squares, Chance and Community Chest cards themed around the city.Being rolled out TOMORROW .. the brand new official MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition game from Winning Moves UK and global play and entertainment brand Hasbro. 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. And the mechanic for entries? Games’ bosses want to know in verse, poem, ditty or the like: ‘Why I Love Hereford!’. So that’s an easy ask then ! MONOPOLY: Hereford Edition | Jamal’s family delighted that his legacy will live on after confirmation that Jamal’s Kebab Shop is part of the game I became good friends with Jamal over his 30 years in Bridge Street and we stood together in the 2015 local elections. We joked together about having tea and samosas in the Mayors Parlour.

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The board’s ‘Big Reveal’ isnext Thursday (6th October 2022)– when a GIGANTIC life-size replica of the MONOPOLY edition for Hereford will be rolled out revealing which landmarks are on the board – and in which positions. We have been wonderfully spoilt for choice putting this unique game together,” says Ella Gibbs, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are the makers of the board under official licensing from Hasbro. “Thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions.It was a tight race in particular for the Mayfair spot, which sparked a lot of debate. Any one of three or four could have filled it. In the end the Cathedral has got to land on it and a huge congratulations to them for emerging as the new ‘Mayfair of Hereford’!”. Running the Cathedral closest in the Mayfair was The Green Dragon Hotel. It gets to land on Park Lane – the second ranked space. And with the Cathedral is in the most expensive set. The Green Dragon Hotel has also landed a double as it is where the official launch of the game is taking place, with The Mayor of Hereford Cllr. Mark Dykes attending. Great online store for board games. They always arrive perfectly and undamaged which is important to me.The family would like to say many thanks to the people of Herefordshire for recommending that Jamal’s Kebab House should be part of the game. Mike Truelove, CEO of Hereford BID, said: "This is a unique opportunity for local organisations and businesses to significantly raise their profile and help cement Hereford as a community and destination worthy of a visit. END OF LINE FOR STATION SET:The four train stations from the classic London MONOPOLY original become a ‘travel’ set. That’s because, unlike in the capital, there are not a multitude of main line stations to choose from in Hereford.