MONOPOLY – the most popular board game in the world where every player can become the ultimate Mr. MONOPOLY by tossing dices and buying houses. Since 1935, MONOPOLY has been distributed to over 114 countries, translated to more than 47 languages, sold more than 300 million sets and has over 1 billion players worldwide.
As one of the celebrations of MONOPOLY 85th anniversary, “MONOPOLY 85th Anniversary Hong Kong Championship” will be held in 2021. A Champion will be born after a total of 8 weeks’ competition, who will win the unique trophy and cash prize HK$20580 – equivalent to the total amount in a classic MONOPOLY game! Besides, there will also be a “MONOPOLY 85th Anniversary World Championship Family Fun Game” for family to discover the joy and happiness of being a MONOPOLY!
You may find registration details in the following link.
The first MONOPOLY World Championship took place in 1973 at Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel, New York where four representatives across US and UK took part. Currently, there are over 30 countries taking part and representatives are sent from all around the world to compete for the title of MONOPOLY Hong Kong Champion!
Now, let's scroll through the previous MONOPOLY World Championship history here:
| Year | MWC Champion | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 2021 | Champion will reveal in 2021! | MONOPOLY DREAMS, The Peak Galleria, Hong Kong |
| 14th | 2015 | Nicolò Falcone, Italy | The Venetian, Macau |
| 13th | 2009 | Bjørn Halvard Knappskog, Norway | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| 12th | 2004 | Antonio Zafra Fernandez, Spain | Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, Tokyo, Japan |
| 11th | 2000 | Yutaka Okada, Japan | Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 10th | 1996 | Christopher Woo, Hong Kong | Hotel Loews Monte-Carlo, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| 9th | 1992 | Joost van Ordern, The Netherlands | Grand Hotel Esplanade, Berlin, Germany |
| 8th | 1988 | Ikuo Hyakuta, Japan | Park Lane Hotel, London, England |
| 7th | 1985 | Jason Bunn, United Kingdom | Claridge Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| 6th | 1983 | Greg Jacobs, Australia | The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida, USA |
| 5th | 1980 | Cesare Bernabei, Italy | Southampton Princess, Bermuda |
| 4th | 1977 | Cheng Seng Kwa, Singapore | Hotel de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco |
| 3rd | 1975 | John Mair, Ireland | Loews L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, D.C., USA |
| 2nd | 1974 | Alvin Aldridge, USA | St. Regis Sheraton, New York, USA |
| 1st | 1973 | Lee Bayrd, USA | Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel, New York, USA |