Photo: UNO
(Omaha, NE) -- The Omaha edition of Monopoly is now available. The game was unveiled today (Wednesday) at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)’s Baxter Arena
It features landmarks such as Memorial Park, Zorinsky Lake Park, Omaha Children’s Museum, Joslyn Art Museum, and Boys Town, along with the Farmer’s Market, Nebraska Furniture Mart, V. Mertz, and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
The green property set was particularly special for the UNO community, as it featured the University of Nebraska Omaha itself, alongside Werner Park and Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
"The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the only public, urban research university in both the University of Nebraska system and the city of Omaha. We are thrilled to welcome you to celebrate the unveiling of the Omaha edition of Monopoly,” said UNO Chancellor Joanne Li. “As a central destination for our community, UNO congratulates all featured in this special edition and looks forward to strengthening our connections across Omaha."
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert, highlighted the significance of Omaha's representation on the global stage through this Monopoly edition.
"Thank you to UNO, your students, and student-athletes for joining us today for this exciting reveal. The Omaha edition of Monopoly features many of our beloved landmarks—museums, historic sites, sports and entertainment venues, public spaces, retailers, and restaurants. These are places we all know and love, and with Monopoly showcasing Omaha’s attractions, we’re confident more people will want to visit and return often,” said Mayor Stothert.