Worldwide success. Monopoly
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Will Jerusalem make Monopoly's cut?
Israeli Foreign Ministry, New York Consulate launch online voting campaign to ensure Jerusalem will be featured in new, worldwide edition of board game. Consulate to pitch Tel Aviv for game's wildcard run; voting to end February 28th
The Hasbro Toys Company, manufacturer of Monopoly, has recently announced it will be issuing a special edition of the popular board game, under the title "Global Monopoly".
The company has asked the playing public to vote on which of the world's 20 leading cities they would like to see featured in the game, listing 68 cities to choose from on its website.
Israel's capital of Jerusalem is currently ranked in seventh placed – a ranking which prompted the Israeli Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Consulate in New York City to launch a voting campaign among Israel supporters in the US and around the world, calling all to log on and vote for its induction in the game.
All votes must be entered by the end of February.
Once the game's 20 cities are determined, Hasbro plans to open a second vote, this time for the two cities which will be featured as the game's "wild cards". The Israeli Consulate intends to enter Tel Aviv in the running.
David Saranga, consul for media and public affairs at the consulate, who initiated the campaign, said that "its primary goal is informative – creating a direct link between Israel and Jerusalem as its capital for millions of people around the world.
"We also intend to pitch Tel Aviv for 'Global Monopoly' as well, as the cosmopolitan, vivacious, cultural city it is."
Hasbro's monopoly is one of the world's best selling board games, sold in 103 countries, in 37 languages.
