Exciting news for everyone who loves Rotorua: you will soon be able to bring home a piece of the city’s charm with the world’s first Rotorua edition of Monopoly. Will it be family-favourites Agrodome and Skyline Rotorua? Adventure-lovers’ Rotorua Rafting or Whakarewarewa Forest?

RotoruaNZ has partnered with Winning Moves, the official licensee of Hasbro, to release the Monopoly Rotorua Edition board game.

This limited-edition game, which features te reo Māori, offers players a unique way to explore Rotorua’s rich cultural heritage, notable attractions, famous landmarks, geothermal wonders and established businesses.

One of the businesses featured is the 5-star hotel, Pullman Rotorua. General manager Israel Suarez-Guido did not think twice about getting involved.

“Rotorua definitely deserves its own Monopoly game.”

The game is also distinctive for its use of te reo Māori, providing an engaging and educational experience for players and proudly reflecting Rotorua’s rich cultural identity.

Game tokens have been redesigned to represent Rotorua’s most famous features, including a whitewater raft, mountain bike, Skyline Luge, the isite clock tower, and more, replacing the traditional Monopoly pieces.

“It’s a celebration of Rotorua’s culture, language, and heritage. Monopoly Rotorua allows players to connect with our region’s stories and language, bringing a piece of Rotorua into homes worldwide,” RotoruaNZ head of visitor services and experience, Graham Brownrigg, said.

Monopoly Rotorua will be sold at the Rotorua isite Visitor Information Centre on Fenton St, and at businesses that are part of the game.

“Keep an eye on MaiRotorua.com and Mai Rotorua social media channels for updates on where to get your copy,” Brownrigg said.

The game will be available only while supplies last and it’s anticipated to sell out, so pre-sales and shipping within New Zealand will be available at MaiRotorua.com from September 26.

“Don’t wait to experience Rotorua in a whole new way,” Brownrigg said.