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« on: October 11, 2013, 13:01:51 »
There have been a range of "localised" Monopoly versions issued over the years.

A Swindon version was launched at the STEAM Museum today.   It includes Swindon Railway station among the other local landmarks.

The Chance and Community Chess cards have also had a makeover - one now reads ^You Fall Asleep on the Train and End Up in Bristol^  Grin

More at http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/10731333.Swindon_Monopoly_game_is_launched/?ref=ar
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2013, 14:18:02 »
Any more updates for chance / community chest?   Let me start:

"You win first prize in a beauty contest.  Pay bank 500 pounds for a round of drinks for everyone in the club"
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2013, 15:29:37 »
"Advance to Swindon. Pay ^200 for not having the correct ticket for your journey".
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2013, 18:50:33 »
The "Magic Roundabout" is in place of Mayfair
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2013, 22:33:36 »
Go to Melksham.  Go directly to Melksham.  Do not pass Go, do not collect ^200.  Do not expect to be able to get a train back.
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2013, 22:34:59 »
Quote from: plymothian on October 12, 2013, 22:33:36
Go to Melksham.  Go directly to Melksham.  Do not pass Go, do not collect ^200.  Do not expect to be able to get a train back.

Although if you wait to December you will have a large choice of trains back.
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2013, 03:52:29 »
"Routeing Guide Error in your favour; Advance to St Albans as previously intended" Tongue

"Pay ^20 Penalty Fare for taking a mobile phone call in First Class" Grin
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« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2013, 04:23:16 »
You draw a Community Chest: Pay a ^20 Penalty Fare, or take a 'Chance'.
You then draw a Chance: Penalty Fare cancelled. Prosecuted instead. Pay ^200
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