Arts & Entertainment
Brooklyn Gets Its Own Monopoly Game: See Which Landmarks Made It
Owning Prospect Park is just a roll of the dice away.

BROOKLYN, NY — Owning some of Brooklyn's most iconic landmarks is only a roll of the dice away.
A company has created a Brooklyn version of the classic Monopoly board game, giving players the chance to buy and trade the borough's most popular landmarks.
The game, launched this week by Top Trumps USA, replaces the classic Monopoly squares with destinations ranging from Prospect Park, the Botanic Gardens, Barclays Center and even Junior's restaurant.
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“Brooklyn is one of the most exciting cities in the U.S. with many incredible pioneering establishments and cherished locations," said Top Trumps' Dennis Gavaghen. "We’ve spent months creating a portrayal of this dynamic community that we hope locals and visitors alike will enjoy for years to come."
The game went on sale Tuesday and is available on Amazon and in local shops, including Wegmans, CVS, Awoke Vintage, Junior's, the Jewish Children's Museum, Park Slope Toys, St. Mark’s Comics, Toys4u, Woods Grove, City Chemist, and more, according to the company.
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Top Trumps, the American division of company Winning Moves International, was licensed by Hasbro to create the game.
Here's a look at what you'll find inside:
- Parks and recreation sites (Prospect Park, Sunset Park, McCarren Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Bridge Piers, and Fort Greene Park)
- Local nonprofits (Sean Casey Animal Rescue, The Campaign Against Hunger, CAMBA, and The HOPE Program)
- Cultural institutions (Weeksville Heritage Center, The Jewish Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and Brooklyn Botanical Garden)
- Iconic landmarks (Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch and Brooklyn Bridge)
- Transportation hubs (Kings Highway, Dekalb Avenue, Utica Avenue, and Church Avenue)
- Entertainment destinations (Coney Island and Barclays Center)
- Beloved hospitality properties (Junior’s, Dekalb Market Hall, and The Box House Hotel)
- Unique shops (Awoke Vintage and The Hot Corner)

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