Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition transforms traditional gameplay into an immersive real-world experience, where participants can physically navigate a life-sized board with life-sized pieces and props.
Designed to capture the essence of travel, this edition features globally inspired properties, transportation hubs, and destination-based challenges that are also unique to the cities that the experience visits. Monopoly Lifesized features a "life-sized board on which teams of players navigate, engaging in various challenges to acquire properties, earn money, pass Go, and go to Jail." Players will encounter various international landmarks and culturally themed elements, enhancing the sense of global exploration and adventure.
The immersive attraction is set to arrive in the United States in October and has already made stops in the Middle East and London, England.
Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences
Monopoly to Launch Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition
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