The Shadow Realm
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Riverside is set to become the star of its own MONOPOLY game, featuring local landmarks and organizations in a unique twist on the classic board game.
A new version of the classic board game MONOPOLY, featuring Riversideâs landmarks and organizations, is set to launch this fall. The new game will incorporate Riverside businesses, nonprofits, and landmarks in place of the traditional Monopoly squares like âMediterranean Avenueâ and âBoardwalk.â
On Wednesday morning, Mr. Monopoly stopped by City Hall to announce the cityâs version of the game and meet City leadership. âMONOPOLY has a rich history of bringing friends and family together for a few hours of shared joy,â Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said. âI look forward to Riverside families being able to enjoy this classic game with a version that reflects our great city.â
âThe City of Riverside is a unique community with a rich history,â said Jennifer Tripsea from Top Trumps, âWe aim to ensure that MONOPOLY: Riverside Edition is an accurate portrayal of what Riverside locals and tourists love about this charming city.â
The Riverside Edition of Monopoly will feature city-specific Community Chest and Chance cards and Monopoly money, and public input is sought to select the featured locations. âFrom the rich arts and culture to historic Riverside staples, we would love for everyone to get on board and send us recommendations of their favorite organizations and landmarks around town,â Tripsea said, inviting suggestions via riverside@toptrumps.com.
The game will be available through retailers, including CVS, Amazon, and select Riverside stores later this year.
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