Monopoly Neumünster

A special Neumünster edition of the world's most famous board game will be launched in 2027 to celebrate the city's 900th anniversary.

Neumünster, in the heart of Schleswig-Holstein, is a city with a rich industrial heritage, a vibrant cultural life, and a strong sense of local identity. In 2027, it will be celebrated in its very own official edition of Monopoly.

Working in close collaboration with local partners, Alpine Editions is developing an exclusive, fully customised edition of Monopoly dedicated entirely to Neumünster. The game will bring together the city's best-known landmarks, favourite places, cultural institutions, local businesses, and the people and organisations that make Neumünster special.

Monopoly Neumünster is planned for public launch in November 2027, as part of the celebrations marking 900 years of the city's history.

Discover Neumünster – square by square

The classic Monopoly gameplay remains unchanged, but streets, stations, and cards will be completely redesigned to reflect real places, landmarks, and everyday life in Neumünster.

Across the board, players will discover a carefully selected collection of locations and themes representing both historic and modern Neumünster. Potential highlights include:

• Historic landmarks such as the Altes Rathaus, the distinctive Zwiebeltürme in Holstenstraße, and the Vicelinkirche.

• Cultural attractions and local institutions, including the Museum Tuch + Technik, the Holstenhallen, and the Gerisch-Skulpturenpark.

• Natural attractions and leisure destinations, from the beautiful Einfelder See to the Tierpark Neumünster and the surrounding green spaces.

• Local businesses, organisations, events, and traditions that are part of everyday life in Neumünster.

The result will be a lovingly designed portrait of the city, brought to life across the game board, customised cards, and individual playing squares. Together, they will create a playful journey through Neumünster's past and present using a timeless, world-famous, and much-loved game format.

For everyone who loves Neumünster

Whether you live in Neumünster, grew up here, or have special memories connected to the city, Monopoly Neumünster will be a truly unique keepsake, celebrating a place that means so much to so many people.

This special edition of Monopoly will capture the character, heritage, and local pride of Neumünster, making it:

• A memorable gift for family, friends, employees, and customers

• A distinctive souvenir for visitors and former residents

• Perfect for family gatherings and relaxed game nights

• A lasting memento of Neumünster's historic 900th anniversary

Designed with great care and attention to detail, Monopoly Neumünster will be a tribute to the city that can be enjoyed again and again, for years and decades to come.

Project status & launch timeline

Development of Monopoly Neumünster is now underway, with the new edition scheduled for release during the city's 900th anniversary year in 2027.

Project milestones:

• Official announcement: November 2026

• Local partner engagement and concept development: October 2026 - January 2027

• Detailed game design: February 2027 - April 2027

• Production: May 2027 - September 2027

• Delivery and Launch: October 2027- November 2026 

Preorders are open now!

Those who choose to preorder will receive their game approximately 1 week before the official launch!

Residents and visitors alike can look forward to updates on the game's development, previews of selected playing squares, and opportunities to participate in creating this very special edition.

A special collaboration celebrating Neumünster

To ensure that Monopoly Neumünster authentically reflects the city and its character, Alpine Editions is working closely with local partners, businesses, institutions, and organisations.

Their participation will help create a game that represents the many different aspects of Neumünster — from its history and culture to its economy, community life, and local traditions.

An especially important part of the project is the opportunity for the people of Neumünster to help shape the game.

Two special squares on the board will be dedicated to local charities, clubs, or community organisations. When a player lands on one of these squares, they will make a donation using Monopoly money to the organisation represented there.

Residents are invited to nominate organisations that make a valuable contribution to life in Neumünster.

 Suggestions can be sent to info@city-nms.de, together with a short explanation of why the organisation deserves recognition. Citymanagement Neumünster will provide further information about the subsequent public voting process.

Local businesses and organisations can also explore opportunities to become part of the edition through customised playing squares, cards, and other forms of participation.

This close cooperation will result in a lasting celebration of Neumünster — a game created for the people of the city, and one that can be enjoyed by residents, visitors, and Monopoly enthusiasts for generations to come.

Those who wish to enquire above becoming involved with the project as a partner or sponsor can complete an enquiry form here or email us at enquiries@alpine-editions.com.