Get ready to roll the dice and navigate the vibrant streets of Chiang Mai as Winning Moves, an official MONOPOLY maker, under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, launches the official MONOPOLY: Chiang Mai Edition! This exciting new board game will immerse players in the rich tapestry of Chiang Mai’s culture, history, and landmarks, and it’s set to take the city by storm.
This evening, the streets of Chiang Mai came alive as the official launch of MONOPOLY: Chiang Mai Edition took centre stage at The Chiang Mai Old Town Hotel. The highly anticipated launch event included an official reveal of the special edition MONOPOLY board by Mr. Monopoly himself! The memorable and successful evening marked the beginning of an exciting journey through the streets of Chiang Mai for board game enthusiasts and Chiang Mai enthusiasts alike.
“As a celebration of the rich culture, history and landmarks of Chiang Mai, we hope that MONOPOLY: Chiang Mai Edition will be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Thank you to everyone who sent in nominations during our public consultation process period,” says Jake Houghton, Asia Territory Head from Winning Moves. “We hope that the game will be enjoyed by all who immerse themselves in the world of Chiang Mai from the comfort of their own homes!”
The new board sees the region’s finest locations passing GO!, from Doi Ang Khang starting your journey around Chiang Mai, Bua Tong Waterfall, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Chang Moi Road, all the way to Doi Inthanon, which features on the ‘most expensive’ side of the board on a dark blue space.
“I am thrilled to announce the launch of Monopoly Chiang Mai and the inaugural edition of Top Trumps Chiang Mai. This double game launch marks a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to showcase Thailand through engaging and innovative partnerships,” said Miss Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
“The games act as an enticing reason to visit Thailand and a fun souvenir for those who spend their holidays here. We want to drive travellers to immerse themselves in the destination and extend their stay by having more meaningful experiences and engaging with the local communities and their captivating charm,” continues Miss Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
In all, more than 30 Chiang Mai places are featured in the game, and many of the Chance and Community Chest cards are themed around the region too. One even sees players enjoying a private rickshaw tour of Chiang Mai’s local landmarks and culture!
MONOPOLY: Chiang Mai Edition and Chiang Mai Top Trumps will be available for purchase at select retail outlets across Chiang Mai following the event, including at Asia Books, Golden Goblin Games, Fizzy, Game Tree, Alurfia in Shelter, Time to Table, The Chiang Mai Old Town Hotel, Panyaden International School, and Unity Concord International School. Whether played by families, friends, or adventurers, the game is set to be a cherished keepsake that captures the essence of Chiang Mai for years to come.
About MONOPOLY:
MONOPOLY first hit shelves in 1935 with the Racecar, Thimble, Boot, Top Hat, and Battleship among the original set of MONOPOLY tokens while the Scottie Dog and Wheelbarrow were added in the early 1950s. Although the brand has evolved over the past 87 years, the gameplay and iconography of the classic MONOPOLY game has remained unchanged, making it a timeless classic sure to be enjoyed by future generations. Today, MONOPOLY is the world’s favorite family game brand and is enjoyed by more than one billion players in 114 countries across the globe.
About Winning Moves:
Winning Moves is a leading world games company, which since 1992 has owned and produced TOP TRUMPS, producing and selling the ‘Cool, Card, Cult’ game in more than 30 countries across the world. Winning Moves also produces, with Hasbro, official versions of MONOPOLY based on cities and towns across the world, including in the UK, across Europe, the US, the Middle-East, Africa, the Far East, Australasia and many more places. Winning Moves as well owns and produces PASS THE PIGS, WADDINGTONS NUMBER 1 PLAYING CARDS and a host of other leading games, toy and card Brands.
About Hasbro
Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.
Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com.
