Wānaka is set to be immortalised in a special edition of the world famous Monopoly board game later this year.

Well-known Wānaka landmarks and beloved community destinations will feature on the board, which is designed to acknowledge local businesses as well as the area’s reputation as a tourism hotspot in a ‘journey’ around the Upper Clutha.

The initiative is the brainchild of Wānaka’s chamber of commerce, Ignite Wānaka, which is working in partnership with Winning Moves – a licensed Hasbro provider and Monopoly manufacturer based in Australia – to create the bespoke board.

Ignite Wānaka general manager Glenn Peat said he was excited about the opportunity the hugely popular board game provides to highlight Wānaka and surrounding areas.

“We have an array of incredible businesses here, and this allows us to create something that supports the local community as well,” he said.

“...with many local and international travellers visiting our area and looking for a holiday keepsake, it feels only fitting to have a Wānaka edition.”

Businesses and organisations keen to feature around the board, or on game pieces, can now purchase coveted board landmarks. 

Some spots will be reserved to be sold at a special auction event held by Ignite Wānaka at Edgewater Resort on May 25. 

Design and production of the board game will begin in June.

Ignite Wānaka is also reserving two spots on the board to be gifted to important community assets, Wānaka Wastebusters and the Wānaka Community Hub. 

A portion of the Wānaka Monopoly board sales will also be donated to Food For Love.

The Monopoly Wānaka edition will be sold through Ignite Wānaka, with board pre-sales open from August and boards available from November.

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