It’s time to get in the game. Monopoly, that is.
The venerable American board game is getting a fresh version: Monopoly: LMU Edition, featuring locales, cultural aspects, and inside humor specific to Loyola Marymount University.
“We’re thrilled to expand LMU’s merchandise offerings with an officially licensed Hasbro Monopoly game,” said Stephanie Teresi, associate director of trademarks, licensing, and promotional assets. “With over 300 licensed editions of Monopoly worldwide, LMU is among the only universities to have an official edition. This collectible edition was custom designed with input from students, staff, faculty, and alumni to ensure it resonates with Lions of all ages and makes for a truly special gift.”
Monopoly: LMU Edition is now available for purchase both in-person and online through the LMU Bookstore.
Pick your token from a palm tree, LMU pennant, the lion statue, mortar board and diploma, St. Ignatius medallion, or the LMU spirit mark.
Roll the dice and land on one of the 22 property cards featuring LMU buildings and landmarks, such as Sacred Heart Chapel, the bluff, Leavey Apartments, Drollinger Family Stage, and more.
Buy and sell utilities represented by KXLU 88.9FM and The Loyolan, both proud media channels run by LMU students. “Live” and “Learn” cards replace “Chance” and “Community Chest.”
Make your transactions with denominations that memorialize important personages from LMU history: Joseph Sullivan, S.J., Mary Felix Montgomery, C.S.J., Donald P. Merrifield, S.J., Raymunde McKay, R.S.H.M., Robert B. Lawton, S.J., Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D., and Peg Dolan, R.S.H.M.
Yes, you can pass “Go” and collect $200, and yes, you can still go to “Jail” but getting a job as a resident advisor can get you out of jail free.
Monopoly, the third best-selling board game of all time behind only checkers and chess, has been translated into 47 languages, is played in 114 countries, and has sold more than 275 million copies.
So, here’s a chance to settle in for hours of family fun immersed in LMU culture and nostalgia. Get your orders in now, to leave plenty of time for holiday gifting for those LMU alumni and fans in your circle.
