Monopoly, world-famous board game set to release exclusive Doha edition

What do you think? Mr Monopoly, the world’s most famous board game icon, has arrived in Qatar and is eager to explore the capital city. He will choose the ...

What do you think? Mr Monopoly, the world’s most famous board game icon, has arrived in Qatar and is eager to explore the capital city. He will choose the brands and experiences that will represent the exclusive lifestyle on the soon-to-be-launched MONOPOLY Doha Board.Mr Monopoly is touring Doha, discovering the city in order to handpick features for a custom-built, all-new Doha Board game experience. Residents and tourists in Doha will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and greet the most famous board game celebrity in the coming weeks. Join the board game hero in his various activities throughout the city and begin guessing which attractions and brands he will award to be featured in the local edition of the globally loved and played board game.Mr Monopoly’s trip to Doha will allow him to immerse himself in the city’s cultural authenticity and modernity. He will visit iconic locations, go on must-do adventures, learn about Qatari culture, art, and nature, learn about the city’s future developments, and enjoy the shopping zones. His location scouting will determine which brands and experiences will comprise the extraordinary and limited-edition Doha edition board game.Winning Moves, which produces the official Doha version of MONOPOLY under license from Hasbro, said, “This is the first Doha MONOPOLY board game. We are excited to create a game that embodies the destination’s authenticity, heritage, and future. This edition will incorporate everything that residents and tourists enjoy about the traditional game, but in a way that Qataris will be proud to play and enjoy for generations to come.”Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: “It’ll be our pleasure to welcome Mr Monopoly to Doha and to help him experience everything this incredible destination has to offer. The Doha MONOPOLY board will be the perfect keepsake for visitors, as it promises to showcase the very best experiences and varied landscapes for players to enjoy at home, long after their trip.”Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara says, “When we heard that Mr. Monopoly was touring iconic landmarks on his debut visit to Doha, we knew we had to be the first location on his journey. It is an absolute pleasure to welcome him to the shores of Banana Island and we look forward to helping him ticket off a few bucket-list items on his visit”.Follow @visitqatar, #MrMonopolyinTown, and #MonopolyDoha on Instagram to meet the man with a moustache at his next location! The option to “Pass Go” will be available to players when the man in the top hat reveals his new board on 29 November. Until then, the guessing game is on!(TNN)