Monopoly Exeter edition a sell-out

The board – launched less than three weeks ago ago – is proving “hot property”, the makers said today with a THIRD print run due to get underway later this week.

And with just under two months to go until Yuletide, the board's makers reckon that by Christmas Eve the only boards around will be those on Santa's sleigh!

Dan Taylor, from the board’s makers Winning, Moves says: “We are now on our second print-run and a third one is poised.”

Mr Taylor, Monopoly Development Director for Winning Moves UK - makers of the board under license from Hasbro - added: “The popularity of the board has taken us very much by surprise.  

“At this rate, come Christmas Eve, the only ones left could well be those on Santa’s sleigh.”

The makers say buyers include many from all over the world – tourists and ex-pats.

In all, 22 Monopoly property sites take on an Exeter flavour and feel, with the Chance and Community Chest playing cards heavily customised too. The four train stations from the original London board take on a ‘travel’ theme and are St David’s and Central train stations, the airport and the bus station. Mayfair – the board’s leading square – is Exeter Cathedral.

The Chiefs, RAMM and Exeter City FC are among the prized property locations.

The board is available at all good toy and book stores including Toys R Us, The Works, Waterstones and WH Smith. The board is also be widely available online, including www.amazon.co.uk