Manchester families looking for a new festive board-game tradition have something perfectly local to unwrap this year. A brand-new Manchester edition of Monopoly has officially launched, bringing the city’s iconic streets, landmarks, and football legacy straight to the dining-room table. It’s everything you’d expect from Monopoly—just with a full Mancunian twist.
A Tour of Manchester, One Property at a Time
Created by Winning Moves under license from Hasbro, this special edition lets players buy, sell, and trade their way through the city’s most recognisable spots. Deansgate, Canal Street, St Ann’s Square, The Midland Hotel, Bridgewater Canal, Printworks, Mackie Mayor—if it’s a place you’d visit on a weekend, you’ll likely find it somewhere on the board.
Manchester’s sporting giants get their spotlight too. Both Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium appear as major property slots, and the edition even nods to the city’s cricket scene with Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
The board itself has been designed with local photography and Manchester-inspired touches throughout, giving the game a more grounded sense of place than the classic UK edition. Even the Chance and Community Chest cards have been rewritten with Manchester-specific scenarios—some helpful, some not so much, true to Monopoly tradition.
What’s in the Box?
The new Manchester Monopoly includes:
- A redesigned game board filled with Manchester imagery
- Eight metal tokens
- Manchester-themed Monopoly money
- Property sets reflecting cultural, historic, and modern hotspots
- Localised Chance and Community Chest cards
The game supports 2–6 players and is suitable for ages 8 and up, making it a solid pick for family gatherings, casual game nights, or anyone who wants to show off their city pride.
A Board Game With a Purpose
This launch also comes with a charitable angle. Lifeshare, a Manchester organisation supporting homeless and vulnerable individuals, is featured on the board and will receive profits from any copies sold directly through them. In a statement on Instagram, the charity said the exposure will “help us continue to support Manchester’s homeless,” encouraging anyone purchasing the game to do so via their link to maximise impact.
For a city known for community spirit, creativity, and a little friendly rivalry, the partnership feels like a fitting match.
A Perfect Manc-Themed Gift
With Christmas just around the corner, the Manchester edition of Monopoly lands at the ideal moment. It brings together local pride, nostalgia, and a touch of competition—the ingredients of any great holiday game night. Whether you’re a lifelong local, a student, or someone who just loves the city’s energy, this edition captures Manchester in a way only Monopoly can: full of character, full of charm, and ready to start an argument or two.
