Experiential Twist on Hasbro’s Beloved Board Game MONOPOLY Opening in Charlotte May 2025
Apr 7, 2025 /
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Blumenthal Arts and The Path Entertainment Group — as part of their existing licensing agreement partnership with leading games, IP and toy company, Hasbro — are proud to announce Charlotte as the next stop for the U.S. tour of MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition. With a permanent destination in London, MONOPOLY LIFESIZED saw its U.S. premiere in Denver last year, where it was called “an incredible experience” by NBC Denver and “an adventure that’s fun for all ages” by Westword. This interactive way to play the world’s favorite family board game will begin previews Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Blume Studios (904 Post St.).
Step into the high-stakes world of MONOPOLY in this unique experience where the classic game meets escape room style challenges to buy property and secure victory. MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition puts players in a life-sized version of the iconic game, navigating the familiar properties like Boardwalk, Park Place, Water Works and more. Players will solve clever puzzles, collect properties and outsmart opponents before time runs out. Each team will use strategic thinking to unlock hidden clues, crack codes and avoid the dreaded "Go to Jail" trap. Friends, families and corporate groups will all love this fast-paced, fun immersion into the world of MONOPOLY. Players can also stop by the Top Hat Lounge, a bar within the venue where they can enjoy delicious snacks, refreshing drinks and a wide selection of board games to play.
This large-scale interactive experience will take place at Blume Studios, a dynamic 32,000-square-foot venue in Charlotte’s Iron District, on the borders of South End and Uptown. Once a pipe foundry for 120 years, the space has been reimagined by Blumenthal Arts into a vibrant creative hub. Blume Studios hosts immersive international experiences, multimedia events, locally produced shows and more. Beyond its ever-evolving immersive entertainment lineup, Blume Studios serves as an artistic playground, featuring captivating art installations, interactive exhibits, atmospheric soundscapes and a bar. Previous immersive entertainment programming at Blume Studios includes Space Explorers: The Infinite and Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience.
(Photo credit: Paul Madely, PND Photography)
“Our partnership with Blumenthal Arts to premiere the newest location for MONOPOLY LIFESIZED is one we’re proud to have forged,” stated David Hutchinson, CEO of The Path Entertainment Group. “Since we opened our first site in London 2021, audiences have been raving about MONOPOLY LIFESIZED – with nearly half a million guests having enjoyed the experience in the UK and Denver. We have since expanded into the Middle East, and we are further spreading the joy and love for this beloved board game by bringing MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition to Blume Studios in Charlotte, a destination that is optimized for immersive entertainment. The Path Entertainment Group are dedicated to bringing our quality immersive experiences to audiences globally, and I couldn’t be more delighted to be working with the amazing team at Blumenthal Arts to continue the U.S. expansion of our touring Travel Edition.”
“Charlotte is the natural next stop for the U.S. tour of MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition. This exciting venture brings our beloved board game to life on a grand scale, offering participants an immersive experience like no other,” said Matt Proulx, Senior Vice President of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro. “As the tour rolls out across the U.S., we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the timeless fun and strategic gameplay of the world’s favorite family game. All Is Fair In MONOPOLY, so get ready for some playful mischief taken to a whole new level!”
(Photo credit: Paul Madely, PND Photography)
“We’re always seeking fresh, engaging experiences that will excite and connect our Charlotte community. MONOPOLY LIFESIZED is the perfect blend of nostalgia and interactive fun, offering families, friends and colleagues a unique way to enjoy the classic game in an action-packed, larger-than-life setting,” said Tom Gabbard, President, Blumenthal Arts. “Charlotte is quickly developing its status as a destination for immersive experiences from around the world. Blume Studios is proud to play an integral role in that development.”
2025 marks 90 years of MONOPOLY in the market, and Hasbro is celebrating its iconic legacy all year long. As the world’s favorite family game brand, with over one billion players in 114 countries, MONOPOLY is more than just a game – it’s a global phenomenon. Known for its timeless fun, strategy, and friendly competition, MONOPOLY invites consumers across generations to step into a world where opulence and villainy collide, and all is fair in the race for riches. With a growing list of 300+ culturally relevant editions and new ways to play – from in-person experiences to digital platforms, casino games and more – there’s truly a MONOPOLY for everyone.
Tickets for MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition go on sale to the public April 11 at 10am! Visit: BlumenthalArts.org/Monopoly
Blume Studios
presents
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition
May 6, 2025 – July 27, 2025
Blume Studios | 904 Post St.
Rally your loved ones, your plus ones, and your very best ones. It’s game time, Charlotte.
Direct from one of London’s most popular attractions, MONOPOLY LIFESIZED continues its international tour with its brand-new Travel Edition at Blume Studios this Spring!
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition is an interactive way to play the world’s favorite family game. In this exhilarating, 60-minute experience, you will be guided by your very own token as you and your team solve escape room-style challenges on a giant MONOPOLY board for chances to buy property, charge rent, and break out of jail.
Play big. Win big. And own it all.
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ABOUT THE PATH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
The Path Entertainment Group dedicates itself to producing exceptional live entertainment through their two divisions, Gamepath and Showpath: Gamepath specialises in themed competitive socialising attractions, and Showpath focuses on live stage productions. Together working towards the vision to create innovative translations of much-loved titles for audiences to engage with in ways they never have before, with each project developed to be creative, compelling, and unique, evoking joy, and creating long-lasting memories.
Through strong relationships with major IP holders such as Hasbro, Lionsgate, and The Copyrights Group, The Path Entertainment Group have been able to produce first-class content which is branded with elements of well-loved IP including MONOPOLY, SAW, Paddington Bear™, and CLUE.
ABOUT HASBRO
Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 164 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.
Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.
For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.
ABOUT BLUMENTHAL ARTS
Blumenthal Arts serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education not-for-profit. For more information, call (704) 372-1000 or visit BlumenthalArts.org. Blumenthal Arts receives support from the Infusion Fund and the City of Charlotte Arts Fund. Generous support is also provided by PNC Bank, sponsor of the PNC Broadway Lights series, and Equitable, sponsor of the Equitable Bravo Series.
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ABOUT BLUME STUDIOS
Blume Studios is where art, technology and community converge. This creative hub from Blumenthal Arts hosts everything from major immersive experiences from around the world to locally created multimedia events and shows. The studio environment provides the expansive, flexible spaces needed to support both current and new forms of entertainment that haven’t yet been dreamed of. Located in the Charlotte’s Iron District, Blume Studios continues the legacy of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, which for over 100 years on this site was home to talented and hardworking craftsmen. A new generation of creative workers will make Blume Studios a nationally acclaimed destination where every show is different and every visit unique. For more information, visit blumenthalarts.com.
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