Street misspelled in Monopoly Auckland edition

Mr Monopoly and Auckland Mayor Len Brown roll the dice. Photo Greg Bowker/NZ Herald
Mr Monopoly and Auckland Mayor Len Brown roll the dice. Photo Greg Bowker/NZ Herald
One of the world's most popular board games, Monopoly, has unveiled an Auckland edition of the game, however one of the city's most iconic streets has been misspelled.

The first edition of the Auckland game misspelled Karangahape Road, which makes up one of the red properties, as "Karanghape Road" and will subsequently have to be reprinted. 

More than 20 Auckland landmarks were selected to replace the famous London streets from the original board game after public submissions were taken via Facebook earlier this year.

The Sky Tower took out the coveted Mayfair spot, while Auckland University, Auckland Zoo and Hilton Auckland made up the green properties.

Monopoly spokesman Andrew Thompson said the Sky Tower not only received the top spot, but also its own Chance Card, giving players the opportunity to "Climb new heights and advance to Sky Tower".

The light blue properties highlighted Auckland's connection with the sea and were made up of Devonport, Wynyard Quarter and the Maritime Museum.

Even Auckland's utilities were localised, with the inclusion of Auckland Water and Electricity Auckland.

The railroads were made up of Akoranga Busway Station, Newmarket Railway Station, Birkenhead Ferry Wharf and Britomart Transport Centre.

Other New Zealand cities may also be in the running to receive their own localised version, Mr Thompson said.

"In 2014 I will be travelling the country to identify which will be the next cities to have their own Monopoly, and we'll also be seeking suggestions from the public."

Monopoly was first sold in 1935. It is played in more than 100 countries and produced in 43 languages.

- Brendan Manning of APNZ

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