West Hartford’s own Monopoly-style board game is now available for pre-ordering.

By Ronni Newton

It’s always fun to win at Monopoly, but in this version of the game you won’t be charging high rents to those who land on Boardwalk or Park Place, but rather looking for payouts from those who find themselves on the high-priced Celebrate! West Hartford and Fuchs Financial properties or perhaps the more reasonable West Hartford Public Library or GastroPark.

Local landmarks, organizations, businesses, and schools have sponsored “properties” on the West Hartford-Opoly board, and as you play you’ll have the opportunity to visit familiar places – and buy, sell, or trade them – as you engage in friendly competition.

“The game features familiar West Hartford landmarks, parks, schools, restaurants, and businesses. Classic Chance and Community Chest cards have been renamed Rose Garden and Reservoir cards, complete with local humor, including an appearance by the infamous Trout Brook Turkey!” said those who developed the custom version of the game, which is being sold as a fundraiser for Hall High School and Aiken Elementary School.

To add to the fun, “Players can also search for hidden objects throughout the illustrated board, and some lucky purchasers will receive an extra surprise, including free West Hartford parking, ice cream from A.C. Petersen Farms, or tickets to Playhouse on Park.”

The game is a celebration of the community as well as a fundraiser, and production has been made possible through the support of local businesses and organizations. It makes a great gift or keepsake for current or former residents – or anyone who loves West Hartford.

Games, which are $40 each, can be pre-ordered online (click here) through Nov. 15, 2026, with expected delivery in January or February 2027.

West Hartford-Opoly. Courtesy image

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