On October 15, Saint Peter’s University welcomed local officials, business leaders, community members and others for the unveiling of the MONOPOLY: Jersey City Edition.
MONOPOLY: Jersey City Edition replaces the perennial board game’s Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with Jersey City’s cultural sites, historic landmarks, charitable organizations and businesses. It also features customized Community Chest and Chance playing cards to ensure the board is a historic and enduring tribute to one of the most popular destinations in the East Coast.
Hubert Benitez, D.D.S., Ph.D., president of Saint Peter’s University, welcomed the guests to the event and shared that Saint Peter’s has been in the Jersey City community for 152 years and the University’s mission always extended beyond the campus through partnerships, service initiatives, alumni and more. “Though I am relatively new to Jersey City, its reputation as a vibrant and welcoming community precedes itself, and in my short time here, it has been easy to see what a truly special place this is. It’s wonderful to see this special City now represented on a MONOPOLY board, with landmarks and local organizations that embody the diverse, resilient and vibrant character of the City.”
During the celebration guests had the opportunity to take pictures with the Saint Peter’s Peacock and Mr. Monopoly.
The game is the only licensed version in New Jersey and was introduced by Top Trumps USA, the American division of Winning Moves International, creators of classic games and puzzles, and under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company.
“My family has a saying that all roads lead back to Jersey City and never have those words been truer,” said John Marano ’18, a Top Trumps USA representative. “It was such an honor as someone that did a lot of their growing up here to help create a game that captures everything that Jersey City has to offer. This is truly a game made by Jersey City for Jersey City.”
MONOPOLY: Jersey City Edition will be available in stores and online at retail partners, including Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Daily Grind Express, Morlees, and other local retailers. It can also be purchased online.
