Des Moines Now Has its Own Version of Monopoly

The capital of Iowa is the subject of the latest variation of the ever-popular board game Monopoly, and true-to-form, the new edition comes with a lot of local landmarks and hotspots.

The classic board game Monopoly now has its own "Des Moines Edition," per The Des Moines Register. The game was unveiled this week, and will be available at a barrage of different retailers, and online, just in time for the holiday season.

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About the "Des Moines Edition" of Monopoly:

A plethora of local hotspots and landmarks are featured in the game, including:

• Living History Farms
• Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
• Adventureland Park
• Animal Rescue League of Iowa
• Food Bank of Iowa
• Hy-Vee
• Drake Stadium

That's right, Hy-Vee in a board game! Who could've seen that coming? On top of all the aforementioned places, shops along Ingersoll and Grand Avenue, Blank Park Zoo, and the Iowa State Capitol, which is available for a hefty price!

Where Can You Buy Monopoly: The Des Moines Edition?:

The company behind the game is Top Trumps USA, who collaborated with Des Moines tourism leaders, like Catch Des Moines, to create a game that is entrenched in the lore of the Iowa capital. They also took submissions from residents, and designed the board itself with recognizable photos of the city. The Top Trumps USA website says the game is currently "sold out," but it's available on Drake University's website too.

The game costs $40, and apparently will also be available in Hy-Vee stores across Iowa.

Read more about the "Des Moines Edition" of the popular board game Monopoly on The Des Moines Register's website.