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Pall Bow Street Monopoly Deal Error

Monopoly Deal Error – Pall Bow Street (2024 Refresh)

February 14, 2024 / / 0 Comments

In 2024, Monopoly Deal was refreshed with a new look style. The game itself remains unchanged with the same 110 cards as before. However, the first print run (Product Code: 0523-G0351-102) has a major error! The name of ‘Bow Street’ has been misprinted to ‘Pall Bow Street’. The other properties remain unaffected. It appears as every Monopoly Deal in this initial print run is affected.

Monopoly Deal is a card game based on the classic board game. Monopoly Deal was first released in 2008 and this 2024 reprint is its fourth design (Original 2008 edition, 2014 Shuffle, 2017 Hasbro and 2024 ‘Refresh’). Between 2014 and 2017, Monopoly Deal was produced by Cartamundi and was advertised as a part of its Shuffle produce line. The rules and cards have remained unchanged since its 2008 launch.

Pall Bow Street

My edition was purchased direct from a wholesaler – NDA Toys before the game had reached stores (January 2024). At time of writing, this refresh edition is only sold by Smyths, with other major stores still selling the previous (2021) print.

Hasbro Response

When alerted to this error – Hasbro responded that they are aware of the error and are taking action for the next print run. However, the affected batch of Monopoly Deal is currently still making its way to shops.

Dear Callum,

Thank you for contacting Hasbro, Inc. We do appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to share your experience and observations with us.

Hasbro’s number one concern is to make quality toys that are fun, safe and rewarding for consumers of all ages. That’s why we maintain extensive testing procedures during the development, production, assembly and packaging of all our toys.

Please be assured that we have shared your comments with those who work closest with that aspect of our business.

The team were aware of this and the issue has been amended for all future print runs. 

Warmest Regards,
Rio
Hasbro Global Consumer Care – UK

Hasbro global consumer care uk

Hasbro also offered to send a replacement game.

Dear Callum,

Thank you for your email.

As we are unable to replace just this card at this time, please provide your full address details and I will arrange for the older version of the game (same game just a different design) to be sent out to you. 

May we thank you for contacting Hasbro and if we can be of any further assistance, either now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Kind Regards,

Laura
Representative, Hasbro Global Consumer Care-UK

Hasbro global consumer care uk

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Monopoly Mega (2006+)

August 26, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Monopoly Mega increases the size and length of a standard Monopoly game. Each colour group now has an addition property – although only three out of four (or two out of three for Brown/Dark Blue) properties are required to be owned in a colour group before houses can be purchased.

Monopoly Mega also adds ‘bus’ tickets, as well as two new types of buildings – Skyscrapers and Depots. £1,000 notes are also included. Monopoly Mega was the first edition to include the Speed Die when it was released in 2006. The speed die was subsequently added to standard releases of Monopoly as an optional rule.

2021

Monopoly CONWAY

June 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments

The story of FM Conway is about a remarkable journey but it is a remarkable journey that is still only just beginning. As we mark our 60th anniversary, it is important that we not only look back and celebrate all of the successes and challenges that have made FM Conway what it is today, but we also recognise the great foundation that we have laid for our future. As a family-run business, the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people, and we are proud to commemorate the journey that we have taken together, through this game!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in helping to make FM Conway the epitome of great people: great work.

conway monopoly (reverse)

Produced by FM CONWAY for their 60th Anniversary and distributed to staff.

Monopoly Unicorns v Llamas (2019)

June 21, 2023 / / 0 Comments
  • GAME ABOUT ADORABLE ANIMALS: In this awesome animal Monopoly game, unicorns and llamas faceoff to see which adorable beast is best
  • TEAM UP: This Monopoly board game for kids ages 8 and up is designed to be played in teams; choose to play on Team Unicorn or Team Llama; Mark territories with rainbow or candy cardboard title markers
  • CLAIM TITLES: Instead of buying properties like in the classic Monopoly board game, in the Monopoly Unicorn vs. Llamas game teams claim titles for their fuzzy friends such as Most Huggable or Cutest Babies
  • GET AHEAD WITH CHANCE CARDS: Players move ahead in the board game with hilarious Llama and Unicorn Chance cards featuring phrases that remind players why they love these creatures so much
  • FUN BOARD GAME FOR AGES 8 AND UP: The Monopoly Unicorns Vs. Llamas game plays up the rivalry of these adorable creatures; Players can have a blast trying to prove that their furry friends are the best

Monopoly Animal Crossing – New Horizons (2021)

April 12, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Product Description:

In this Monopoly board game, players can enjoy island life and immerse themselves in the colourful and creative world of Animal Crossing New Horizons. Instead of buying properties and paying rent, players collect bugs, fish, fossils and fruit. They can also stop at Nook’s Cranny and cash in Bells to buy decorations. Decorations are worth Nook Miles and the player with the most Nook Miles wins the game. Monopoly: Animal Crossing New Horizons board gamemakes a fun indoor activity for children.

Monopoly Game Meets Animal Crossing: This Twist on classic monopoly gameplay features artwork, characters and themes inspired by Nintendo’s animal crossing new horizons.

Fun Game For Children: In this edition of the monopoly game, children visit islands, collect resources such as bugs, fish, fossils and fruit. They then sell island resources for bells, buy decorations and earn nook miles to win.

Monopoly Pieces: Move around the board as one of four animal crossing new horizons inspired pieces. Besides the numbered die, there’s a nook’s cranny die that determines what type of resources can be sold.

Skill Cards: After the first trip around the monopoly gameboard, players can choose a skill card with an ability they can use throughout the rest of the game.

  • Contents: Includes: gameboard, 4 character pieces, 4 Skill cards, 35 Decoration cards, 14 Chance cards, 14 Nook Miles cards, 160 Resource chips, 40 Five-Bell coins, 54 Bell coins, 40 Player markers, 1 numbered die, 1 Nook’s Cranny die, label sheet and game rules.

Monopoly Act For Food – Carrefour Promotion – Acciones Para Comer Mejor Edición Especial

April 7, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Monopoly Act For Food is a promotional Monopoly distributed by the Spanish supermarket chain Carrefour. It was available within stores from 29 March until 10th May 2022. The board game includes: Board, 6 Tokens, 12 Chance Cards, 12 Community Chest Cards, 18 Houses, 6 Hotels, 2 dice, Monopoly money and instructions.

To complete the game with its 28 Title Deeds, 4 Chance Cards and 4 Community Chest Cards, customers must make purchases within the Carrefour chain. For every €30, customers received a pack with 2 properties and a token. More packs could be earned for every addition €5 spent on qualifying purchases.

According to the leaflet in Catalan below, the board game could be purchased for €5.99 (€8.99 without app). Two packs of cards cost €0.99 (€1.49 without app). Addition tokens could be purchases in packs of two for €1.99 (€2.99 without app) – 3 different token packs available.

This Monopoly was produced by TCC Global – a marketing company.

Additional Purchases

The tokens included in packs could be exchanged with money for other exclusive rewards in the promotion. Monopoly Water bottles, Monopoly T-Shirts and Monopoly Act for Food plushies

Monopoly Act For Food – Contents

The second Brown Property Title Deed has a rare error – the price for rent without houses is double the standard amount (M4 to M8 – M8 to M16 if owned in the full colour set).

My edition is currently missing Title Deed #11 (Orange) – the title deed is currently on its way!

Act For Food

Hasbro’s most universal game has been updated with the image of Carrefour , the values ​​of food transition for all and the Actions to Eat Better program , created to promote healthy lifestyle habits .

The launch of this iconic game combines the company’s objective of promoting fun for the whole family, with the development of actions to eat better . Monopoly Act for Food allows consumers to find out in an entertaining way the objectives that Carrefour has set to lead the food transition for all and encourages, through games, the idea that eating well is a priority .

CARREFOUR.ES (TRANSLATED)

Full Carrefour Press Release

Additional Images

Images Source: Leaflet & Packs

Promotional Monopoly Editions

April 3, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Other companies have tried to capitalise on the long success of the classic board game Monopoly with ‘promotional’ versions of Monopoly. Normally, Monopoly editions exist for general sale – whether its a standard Monopoly or even a Retro, City, Football Team, TV and Film themed edition. However, there have been a number of Monopoly games specifically produced to be distributed for free or low cost.

The following images are sliding galleries.

Employee Gifts / Company Exposure

Several company themed Monopoly sets have been produced which were given as gifts to employees or used generally to advertise the company rather than sold for profit.

  • Monopoly Virgin Money

Example: Virgin Money, Thomas Cook, DPD

Loyalty Promotions

Monopoly games have also been produced as ‘rewards for loyalty’. Morrisons produced a number of card games which were collected by spending a certain amount instore. News Corp Australia distributed tokens for travel sized versions of Hasbro Games which allowed the reader to purchase for $3. McDonald’s have frequently used Hasbro games as Happy Meal toys.

  • Morrisons
  • Monopoly Australia travel
    News Corp Aus
  • Monopoly Germany McDonalds Happy Meal box
    McDonalds (Germany)

Example: Morrisons Promo (Monopoly Deal), News Corp Australia Promo (Monopoly), McDonald’s Happy Meal Promo

Competition / Prizes

Special Monopoly editions have also been produced and distributed as prizes. Ribena produced 10,000 travel Ribena-themed Monopoly sets as prizes for a 2022 competition. TCC Global distributed a TCC branded Monopoly (UK London board) as a prize for their stand at Retail Week Live 2017.

Example: Ribena, Monopoly (TCC Global)

Educational

Monopoly has also been created for educational purposes. The main example is The Materials Edition Monopoly which was produced by The University of Sheffield. It includes extra large title deeds which explain the different types of materials as well as what can be produced from them. It can be ordered for £5 direct through the University of Sheffield website, although it can only be bought by educational establishments.

Example: The Materials Edition

GlobeTrade

In recent years, promotional Monopoly sets are more likely to have been produced by GlobeTrade – a Belgian based marketing company. GlobeTrade has a license to produce Hasbro Games for promotional purchases. These games have been reduced-size travel games which come in a square box. Monopoly Ribena and News Corp Australia promo are examples of GlobeTrade manufactured products.

Globetrade is the specialist for companies wanting to promote their brands better and faster through promotional marketing programs. Globetrade has a unique experience and creative approach in developing and producing tailor-made promotional items.

Through their collaboration and partnership, Globetrade and Hasbro aim to develop a variety of promotional applications of several Hasbro toys and games, thus creating exciting possibilities for companies wanting to promote their brands through the awareness of well-known Hasbro brands.

Globe trade website

Previously, Monopoly editions for corporations were produced by WinningMoves and these were full sized games.

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