The first 5,000 boards of the Maltese version of the Monopoly game arrived in time for Christmas and will start being distributed to the 2,500 people who have pre-ordered it.

The popular game will immortalise Maltese people's habits on cards allowing players to buy popular localities, including Valletta and Mdina, and try their luck with customised Chance and Community cards.

The game is placing 22 familiar localities, including two in Gozo, on the table for make-believe property moguls to buy.

The board game was translated into Maltese by author Trevor Zahra.

Next month will see a number of events held in a number of localities, including a competition allowing people to win the game.

"We are proud to have created Malta's first board game and will keep making exciting offers and promotions to entice people to be part of this memorable experience and own a game," Sabrina Mulligan, the creator of the local game, said.

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