MONOPOLY: TAMPA EDITION IS NOW A REALITY! 

Tampa, FL (March 14, 2024) - Tampa Bay has passed GO with the launch of a brand-new MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition game. The big reveal took place March 12 at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay as a host of local dignitaries, media, and Mr. Monopoly himself, gathered to learn which attractions and landmarks secured a square on one of the world’s most popular game boards. 

The Tampa Bay-inspired game, created by Top Trumps USA and licensed by Hasbro, the makers of MONOPOLY since 1935, blends the power of two iconic brands to a worldwide audience. 

“We are honored to have Tampa Bay’s story shared by a company that has been an integral part of so many people’s lives for more than 85 years,” said Santiago C. Corrada, president and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay. “By customizing the game to include the authentic allure Tampa Bay is known for, we can inspire even more people to love the place we get to promote.” 

MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition includes some of Tampa Bay’s cultural sites, historic landmarks, charitable organizations, and businesses on the game’s classic squares including: 

• Bayshore Blvd. 
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay  
• Curtis Hixon Park  
• Davis Islands Beach  
• Downtown Tampa  
• Gasparilla Pirate Fest  
• Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) 
• Raymond James Stadium  
• Tampa Riverwalk  
• The Florida Aquarium  
• The Tampa Bay History Center  
• The University of Tampa  
• TECO Line Streetcar  
• Ybor City  

While the dog may be the most popular classic MONOPOLY token, Visit Tampa Bay has upped the ante by commissioning a new limited-edition token, based on its own iconic crossed keys and keyhole logo. 

MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition is now available in select stores and online at select retail partners, including Visit Tampa Bay’s Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center, the Tampa Convention Center, the Tampa Bay History Center, and The University of Tampa. 

Visit Tampa Bay will also host a MONOPOLY activation outside their Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center this Friday. Information is below. 

WHAT: The official launch celebration of MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition!  

WHEN: This Friday, March 15th, 2024; 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

WHERE: Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center at 201 N. Franklin Street, Suite 102, Tampa, FL  

DETAILS: Be among the exclusive group to own a piece of Tampa with the first 100 games sold, including a special edition VTB Icon game piece, adding a unique touch to your game night. Stop by the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center for a unique opportunity to meet the iconic Mr. Monopoly himself and join us in celebrating our destination by "Passing GO," in true Tampa style with treats from The Wicked Sweet Sugar Boutique and Westchase BBQ’s food truck on hand.  

To purchase MONOPOLY: Tampa Edition, shop here.   

To view photos of the launch event and game, click here.  

ABOUT VISIT TAMPA BAY

The heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast beats in Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay encourages adventure with a relaxing vibe to create vacation experiences that are authentically Tampa Bay. As a not-for-profit corporation certified by Destinations International’s Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), we work with hundreds of partners to tell the world the story of Tampa Bay. Treasure awaits. For more information, visit our website.

ABOUT TOP TRUMPS USA INC. 

Top Trumps USA Inc. is a USA division of Winning Moves International, making world-famous educational card and board games. These include the original Top Trumps card game, Top Trumps Match - the Crazy Cube Game, Top Trumps Quiz, the fast-paced, word tile game Lexicon-GO!, playing cards, puzzles, and more. Top Trumps is known for bringing official versions of completely customized, city-specific MONOPOLY boards to the North American market under license from Hasbro. Each MONOPOLY city experience pays homage to favorite U.S. regions, featuring celebrated neighborhoods, landmarks, and businesses for a gameplay that truly evokes the special uniqueness of each community.  

ABOUT MONOPOLY 

MONOPOLY first hit shelves in 1935 with the Racecar, Thimble, Boot, Top Hat, and Battleship among the original set of MONOPOLY tokens while the Scottie Dog and Wheelbarrow were added in the early 1950s. Although the brand has evolved over the past 89 years, the gameplay and iconography of the classic MONOPOLY game has remained unchanged, making it a timeless classic sure to be enjoyed by future generations. Today, MONOPOLY is the world’s favorite family game brand and is enjoyed by more than one billion players in 114 countries across the globe. 

ABOUT HASBRO 

Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through toys, consumer products, gaming, and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. 

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit corporate.hasbro.com.