‘Big Things’ Monopoly Popular With Visitors

Bowen’s iconic Big Mango is featured on the most recent edition of Monopoly, and it is proving very popular.

“The Big Things of Australia” edition of the iconic board game was launched in November.

More than 130 copies have already been sold at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre since the launch.

Manager of Bowen Tourism and Business, Leanne Abernethy said there were hundreds of different editions of the board game, and the “Big Things of Australia” was the most recent one.

“We decided to sponsor this edition as we wanted the Big Mango to be featured and it is very prominent,” she said.

The game includes a custom-made Big Mango token.

“A lot of local people bought copies as soon as it was launched as it was such a great Christmas present,” said Leanne.

“We thought sales may have slowed down after Christmas, but this game is still proving very popular among visitors and locals.”

The Visitor Information Centre also has copies of the Whitsundays edition of the game for sale.
The Whitsundays edition is travel-size (much smaller) but the Big Things edition is the standard size game.

Monopoly has been around since the early 20th century and is played worldwide in various forms. It is a game all members of the family can enjoy.

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Bowen Tourism and Business volunteer Steve “Fish” Fisher showing the board game to some visitors last week.

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