Local businesses hold the key to getting Yorke Peninsula Monopoly past GO
Yorke Peninsula could soon have its own version of Monopoly, and already there’s one big question. Who gets Mayfair?
Yorke Peninsula Council is exploring the idea of producing a locally themed Monopoly board game featuring the region’s towns, landmarks, attractions and local identity.
But before anyone starts calling dibs on Park Lane, Council wants to know whether local retailers are willing to get behind it.
Expressions of interest have opened for businesses interested in stocking the game, with Council using the response to decide whether there’s enough demand to go ahead with production.
Retailers Wanted
An initial run of about 1,500 games is proposed, with Council looking for expressions of interest covering at least 750 games, or half the production run.
Retailers are being asked how many games they would consider ordering if the project goes ahead, but there’s no commitment to buy at this stage.
The anticipated wholesale price is $35.40, while the recommended retail price is $79.95.
Mayor Kylie Gray said the game offered an opportunity to celebrate Yorke Peninsula while putting its communities and attractions in front of a wider audience.
“A Yorke Peninsula Monopoly game would be a fantastic way to showcase our communities, attractions and local identity,” she said.
“A real Community Chest opportunity for the region.”
Putting Yorkes On The Board
Council sees the game finding its way into local homes, as well as becoming a gift for Yorke Peninsula fans living elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Mayor Gray said strong support from local businesses would be key to getting the idea off the ground.
“There really is no limit to how far this unique form of tourism promotion could travel,” she said.
“We’re not taking a Chance on this; we need our local businesses to show us there is the support and demand to make it happen.
“So, local businesses, it’s time to pass GO and get on board.”
If they do, then comes the important stuff.
Who gets Mayfair? Who lands Park Lane? And which poor Yorke Peninsula town ends up as Old Kent Road?
Local retailers interested in stocking the proposed game are being encouraged to lodge an expression of interest with Yorke Peninsula Council.
