Winning Moves expected a Welsh sheep to be a shoo-in to replace traditional counters like the Scottie dog – but there was initial resistance to the idea as it was seen as a “stereotype”. Voting also took place for the counters (tokens) that players will be moving on the Eryri Monopoly board. Llandudno Monopoly? Wrexham Monopoly? An Anglesey edition? Would you play them? Let us know in the comments below. The region’s mountain rescue teams attracted more support than the peaks they patrol, reflecting the public’s gratitude for the volunteer services they provide. The step-back-in-time farmhouse, five-star rated on Tripadvisor, ranked fifth in our heritage poll ahead of the likes of Porthdinllaen and Porthmadog Cob.Īttracting the most votes of all the options in our poll was not a place but a collective of groups. Another stand-out was Yr Ysgwrn, a traditional Welsh stone farmhouse that houses the famous Black Chair near Trawsfynydd.Īcquired by Eryri National Park just 11 years ago, it’s been beautifully preserved as a national symbol of Welsh culture and First World War losses.
Topping the poll, ahead of mines, bridges and chapels, was the iconic Ugly House, Betws-y-Coed. Ty Hyll (the Ugly House) near Betws-y-Coed, Conwy (Image: Rude Health/Wiki)įavourite heritage sites sprang a few surprises. Also faring well was the Great Orme Tramway in Llandudno – third behind Snowdon Mountain Railway. Heritage railways are expected to dominate this section and it was no great shock to see the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway topping the transport list in our poll. For the Eryri edition, the themes have yet to be confirmed but are likely to include things like mountains, lakes and heritage attractions.Īnother is transport. Monopoly boards typically have 10 coloured sets, each themed. Exceptions included Portmeirion, as expected, but so too were some of the region’s castles: both Caernarfon and Conwy got the nod over Harlech. Largely, readers voted for landmarks within the national park. So we cast the net to include much of Gwynedd and parts of Conwy just beyond Eryri. The game’s makers aim to be “fluid” with Eryri’s boundaries as there are “so many iconic sites” just outside the national park, Portmeirion being a prime example. Other squares on the board remain up for grabs. READ MORE: Airbnb hate campaign in Snowdonia village dubbed 'the next Abersoch' Winning Moves is determined to include Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and, in our poll, this decision was backed by readers.
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Winning Moves, which makes Monopoly versions under license from Hasbro, aims to have its Monopoly: Eryri/ Snowdonia edition on shelves by May 2024. More than 30 Eryri locations and organisations will be showcased – replacing the likes of Mayfair, Water Works and Marylebone Station from the classic London Monopoly. The game’s makers asked for help and North Wales Live readers have been voting for their favourites. But London locations? Pentonville Road anyone? It’s high time Wales' iconic attractions were put in the spotlight.Ī new Monopoly game just for Eryri (Snowdonia) is being released next year but the landmarks that will feature on the board have yet to be decided.
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