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Social media reacts to Maidstone Monopoly announcement!

If  you’ve ever played Monopoly you’ll be familiar with the lowest of lows at Old Kent Road and the highest of highs with Mayfair and Park lane.

But have you ever wondered what landmarks in your local area would take these famous spaces?

What in Maidstone would reach the heights of Mayfair? Or take the place of Old Kent road?

Well thanks to the game makers behind the beloved board game, all these questions and more will be answered as its been announced Maidstone will get its own Monopoly board.

The exciting news has been welcomed by residents intrigued at what famous landmarks will make their way onto the game board.

Releasing this October a roll of the dice could see players land in Mote Park, Leeds Castle or even the Gallagher stadium as the new game will feature sets and cards themed to Maidstone’s heritage, shopping, education and entertainment.

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The original Facebook post by the Maidstone Monopoly account has received over 300 comments!

The makers are asking for resident involvement to vote for which attractions will make the cut and feature on the brand new game board.

Facebook wasted no time in suggesting landmarks to take up the 30+ board spaces.

Maidstone platforms continued to grab support for the latest version of the famous board game.

Even Maidstone’s famous attractions have got involved trying to gather support, so they can claim they’re square on this latest edition.

The polls for suggestions from residents remain open until the 7th April, get them in quick so your favourite landmark doesn’t miss out.

 

Feature Picture credit: Paul Gillet