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On October 24, 2025, Baltimore will unveil the MONOPOLY: Baltimore Edition at Power Plant Live!, featuring local landmarks and businesses. This event marks a unique addition to the MONOPOLY franchise, including community-themed cards and festivities like live music and country line dancing. Representatives describe it as a ‘love letter to Baltimore’ as the city celebrates its culture and heritage. The game will be available in various local retail outlets, reflecting the city’s spirit, amidst MONOPOLY’s 90th anniversary celebrations.
Baltimore will celebrate the launch of the new MONOPOLY: Baltimore Edition on October 24, 2025, with a special unveiling event at Power Plant Live! starting at 7 p.m. Local officials and business leaders are expected to attend this festive occasion marking the game’s release.
This unique edition of MONOPOLY is the only official version made specifically for Maryland, developed by Top Trumps USA and licensed by Hasbro. The game replaces the traditional MONOPOLY squares with culturally significant sites, historic landmarks, charitable organizations, and beloved local businesses that reflect the essence of Baltimore.
In addition to the customized properties, the game will include specially designed Community Chest and Chance cards that feature local themes and personalities. After gathering public input on which landmarks and organizations to include, the game’s creation was announced in February 2025.
The MONOPOLY: Baltimore Edition will be available for purchase in stores and online through a variety of retail partners, including:
- Barnes & Noble
- Amazon
- Power Plant Live!
- Royal Farms
- The Maryland Zoo
- Baltimore in a Box
- Attman’s Delicatessen
- Miss Shirley’s
- Ekiben
- B&O Railroad Museum
- Lord Baltimore Hotel
- Maryland Center for History and Culture
- Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum
- Carroll Mansion
- Calvert Hall
- McDonogh School
In an exciting twist, the unveiling event will feature Mr. Monopoly himself, along with various festivities such as live music, food and drink specials, and entertainment options that include country line dancing, mechanical bull riding, and karaoke. To tie in with the Halloween season, attendees can enjoy themed drinks at a pop-up bar labeled “Why So Serious?”
The Baltimore Edition of MONOPOLY has been affectionately described as a “love letter to Baltimore” by representatives of Top Trumps USA, underscoring the game’s dedication to celebrating the city and its rich history. This launch is particularly notable as MONOPOLY itself commemorates its 90th anniversary in 2025. Across the nation, special edition MONOPOLY boards have been made available for a total of 46 other cities.
Through active community engagement and representation, the MONOPOLY: Baltimore Edition promises to become a cherished game that both locals and visitors can enjoy, reflecting the spirit and culture of Baltimore.
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- CBS News: Monopoly Baltimore Edition Unveiled
- Wikipedia: Monopoly (board game)
- Baltimore Fishbowl: Monopoly Baltimore Edition Unveiled
- Google Search: Monopoly Baltimore Edition
- Hoodline: Monopoly Baltimore Edition to Debut
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Monopoly Board Game
- Fox Baltimore: Monopoly Baltimore Edition Hasbro
- Google News: Baltimore Monopoly Edition
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