Sunshine Coast residents can now ‘buy, trade and sell’ their favourite local landmarks in a new version of Monopoly.
Players can land on Mount Coolum and Mooloolaba Beach instead of the traditional Mayfair and Park Lane, with Monopoly: Sunshine Coast Edition hitting shelves today.
An official launch, featuring Mr Monopoly himself, is being held at Amaze World this morning.
Mayor Rosanna Natoli said it was a milestone for the region.
“Monopoly is a much-loved game and to see our region’s iconic spaces and places featured is a thrill,” she said.
“Who hasn’t dreamed of owning the Big Pineapple or the Ginger Factory? This is such a fun twist on a family favourite.”
The Sunshine Coast edition has been a year in the making, with Winning Moves – which produces regional versions under licence from Hasbro – consulting councils, businesses and locals to capture the Coast’s identity.
Dale Hackett from Winning Moves said the region had been on its radar for some time.
“We’ve had requests for a Sunshine Coast edition for years but wanted to make sure we got it right,” he said.
“It’s so much more than stunning beaches and the iconic Big Pineapple – there are hidden gems and special pockets we wanted to showcase.”
The game is now available at major retailers across the region.
The local board line-up
- Brown: Noosa, Gympie
- Light blue: Kenilworth, Maleny, Montville
- Pink: Mount Coolum, Queensland Air Museum, Mudjimba Island
- Orange: The Ginger Factory, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, Amaze World
- Red: The Wharf Mooloolaba, Laserzone, Sunshine Plaza
- Yellow: The Big Pineapple, Maroochy RSL, Kenilworth Country Bakery
- Green: Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat, Maroochydore City Centre, The Original Eumundi Markets
- Dark blue: Glass House Mountains National Park, Mooloolaba Beach
- Tax: Beach Restoration, EcoVenture
- Utility: Caloundra RSL Memorial Gardens & Museum, Caloundra RSL Services Club
- Travel: Shelly Beach, Dicky Beach, Moffat Beach, Kings Beach
