Public can help name the board pieces for new MONOPOLY Lake Tahoe game

LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Lake Tahoe will be highlighted in its own board game, MONOPOLY Lake Tahoe! Mr. MONOPOLY was at the lake Thursday to highlight the new game and to encourage the public to submit their ideas for what should be featured on the board. Makers of the game, Top Trumps USA, will replace the famous Atlantic City squares (from Boardwalk to Park Place) with representations of much-loved Lake Tahoe historic landmarks, treasured natural destinations, and summertime favorites.

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Devin Middlebrook met with Top Trumps representatives at Zephyr Cove Resort Thursday to welcome them to the South Shore. He said he thought Lake Tahoe Boulevard should replace Boardwalk and had lots of other ideas for the customized Community Chest and Chance playing cards that will be paying homage to all sides of Lake Tahoe.

"Thank you so much for bringing Lake Tahoe to MONOPOLY and MONOPOLY to Lake Tahoe," said Mayor Middlebrook. "There are so many different aspects and unique characteristics of Tahoe that would make great game pieces."

The public is being asked to submit their ideas for which locations they'd like to see featured on the board. Through June 3, 2022, fans, locals, and vacationers can email the official MONOPOLY Lake Tahoe team at
laketahoe@toptrumps.com. All submissions will be closely reviewed, tallied, and considered throughout the board curation process.

“Lake Tahoe is a national treasure, with picture-perfect beaches, world-class ski resorts, and countless beloved historical and cultural sites," said Aaron Green, a representative from Top Trumps USA who was at Zephyr Cove for the announcement. "Since we have just 22 squares for our game, it’s important that we create an accurate portrayal of what this community loves about their region. We’re excited for folks to submit their recommendations; we want to know what your favorite place is in Lake Tahoe.”

Top Trumps USA is a division of Winning Moves International, making world-famous educational card and board games. They are known for bringing official versions of completely customized, city-specific MONOPOLY boards to the North American market, under license from Hasbro.

"It's a great opportunity to share Lake Tahoe," added Middlebrook.

Being released this year are MONOPOLY Napa and MONOPOLY Sacramento. The Lake Tahoe version will be released in February 2023.

“We hope this edition brings MONOPOLY fans everything they love about the traditional board, adapted in a way that Lake Tahoe locals and visitors alike will enjoy for generations to come,” added Green.

When released, MONOPOLY Lake Tahoe will be available in stores and online at retail partners, including CVS, Amazon, Wegmans, and more.