Landmarks likely to feature include The Model Village in Bourton, the Cotswold Way, Cirencester Amphitheatre – which because of its age could be ‘Old Kent Road’ – and maybe, for the other end of the board Highgrove House could well represent Mayfair on the board. Our very own Emma was invited to the exclusive launch where the much anticipated big reveal unveiled the brand new version of the game, which we just know you are going to love! After some years of constant travelling, she tucked away her passport and concentrated on business writing, co-founding a successful regional business magazine. Cllr Joe Harris, Leader of Cotswold District Council, said: “We’re thrilled the Cotswolds will be the next area of the UK to be immortalised in the form of its very own MONOPOLY. Landmarks likely to feature include Cirencester Amphitheatre which, because of its age, could be ‘Old Kent Road’; the Model Village in Bourton on the Water; the much-trodden Cotswold Way Footpath – and maybe for the other end of the board and Mayfair, Highgrove House, which would be a snip at just four hundred Monopoly dollars.

After it was revealed that the Cotswolds is getting its very own official Monopoly game, three Cotswolds charities are being sought to feature on the new Cotswolds Monopoly board. Winning Moves UK, who produced the game under license from Hasbro, say the Cotswold edition is going to be popular. Swipe through the photos above to see what went down at the launch event and how the new board looks. This could be the slowest Monopoly game ever anywhere in the world” says Ella Gibbs, Custom Games Executive at Winning Moves UK, who are producing the game under licensing from Hasbro.A current hot property region in the UK, the Cotswolds is a tourist magnet and home to A-Listers, and is about to become even more popular with board game enthusiasts.

Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Cllr Lisa Spivey said “Our newsletter, Cotswold Roundup, is a great way for residents to stay informed on what is happening in their district and I would recommend for all to sign up if they aren’t already. Ella Gibbs of Winning Moves said: “ A huge congratulations to Cotswold Shoes for getting to feature so prominently in the game.The new game will see 30+ Cotswolds landmarks and favourites featuring on all of the famous multi-coloured Monopoly squares on the new board.

A tractor and sheep in place of the racing car and dog are hardly going to see players whizzing around the board. Cllr Joe Harris, leader of Cotswold District Council, said: “We’re thrilled the Cotswolds will be the next area of the UK to be immortalised in the form of its very own Monopoly. We are sure this unique edition offers recognition to all involved who offer the best places to visit in The Cotswolds.The best news is that, while we here at Little Soap have been waiting (not so patiently, as it turns out!

We would like to formally thank each and every person who sent in nominations,” said Ella Gibbs, custom games executive at Winning Moves UK, who are producing the game under licensing from Hasbro. The board game includes some of the most picturesque sites across the Cotswolds, from The Cotswold Way to Broadway Tower. The factors that were taken into consideration were: regional pride; Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with eye-catching landmarks; a sense of family and community. She reports on the region’s thriving business economy from start-ups, family businesses and multi-million-pound corporations, to the professionals that support their growth and the institutions that educate the next generation of business leaders.A local footwear brand is set to feature on the new Cotswold Monopoly Board which launches this week .