Title: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: bobm on October 11, 2013, 13:01:51 There have been a range of "localised" Monopoly versions issued over the years.
A Swindon version was launched at the STEAM Museum today. It includes Swindon Railway station among the other local landmarks. The Chance and Community Chess cards have also had a makeover - one now reads ^You Fall Asleep on the Train and End Up in Bristol^ ;D More at http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10731333.Swindon_Monopoly_game_is_launched/?ref=ar (http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10731333.Swindon_Monopoly_game_is_launched/?ref=ar) Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: grahame on October 11, 2013, 14:18:02 Any more updates for chance / community chest? Let me start:
"You win first prize in a beauty contest. Pay bank 500 pounds for a round of drinks for everyone in the club" Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: Trowres on October 12, 2013, 15:29:37 "Advance to Swindon. Pay ^200 for not having the correct ticket for your journey".
Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: LiskeardRich on October 12, 2013, 18:50:33 The "Magic Roundabout" is in place of Mayfair
Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: plymothian on October 12, 2013, 22:33:36 Go to Melksham. Go directly to Melksham. Do not pass Go, do not collect ^200. Do not expect to be able to get a train back.
Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: LiskeardRich on October 12, 2013, 22:34:59 Go to Melksham. Go directly to Melksham. Do not pass Go, do not collect ^200. Do not expect to be able to get a train back. Although if you wait to December you will have a large choice of trains back. Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: thetrout on October 13, 2013, 03:52:29 "Routeing Guide Error in your favour; Advance to St Albans as previously intended" :P
"Pay ^20 Penalty Fare for taking a mobile phone call in First Class" ;D Title: Re: Swindon Station makes the Monopoly Board Post by: JayMac on October 13, 2013, 04:23:16 You draw a Community Chest: Pay a ^20 Penalty Fare, or take a 'Chance'.
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