Wolverhampton shoppers not board with Monopoly as they square up to names challenge
Shoppers in Wolverhampton were asked for ideas for the city's equivalent of Old Kent Road on a new Monopoly board.
It was announced last month that the city is getting its own customised board, with the 22 property landmarks from the original London edition becoming Wolverhampton themed.
Members of the public have been voting for landmarks to be included.
The Express & Star has been suggested for Fleet Street, while Molineux, The Civic Hall and West Park are set to be included.
But so far makers say there have been 'hardly any' suggestions for the Old Kent Road square, which is the cheapest on the board.
So representatives dressed in top hats and tails gathered in the city's Cheapside – chosen for its apt name – to get people's views.
Among those asking the questions were Graham Barnes, who is helping put the board together, and his researcher wife Kathleen.
Suggestions included Cheapside itself, West Park and a homeless charity as it represents 'the first step on the ladder', Mr Barnes said.
He added there were also votes for larger firms and organisations that 'would not be expected to be used on the Old Kent Road square'.
But he said the makers would have discussions with bosses before making a decision. The votes will now be gathered by the makers before polls close tonight.
Dan Taylor, Monopoly manager at manufacturer Winning Moves UK, said: "From the voting it is clear Wolverhampton is extremely well-blessed with great landmarks to fill the length and breadth of the board."
