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The first ever Qantas Socceroos Monopoly game is now available exclusively from Rebel Sports and the SBS World Game Shop website.

This limited edition Monopoly game features well known “round ball” players at different locations on the board i.e. Socceroos Captain Lucas Neill is positioned on Mayfair and star midfielder Jason Culina resides at Oxford Street.

This charity edition supports the work of Football Federation of Australia’s charity partner the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) as well as leading South Australian based charity the McGuinness McDermott Foundation.

McGuinness McDermott Foundation Chair, Chris McDermott says “This game is a great way to support both the McGuinness McDermott Foundation in our work with children fighting cancer and the RFDS in their life-saving work, as well as enjoy a great night in with your fellow soccer enthusiasts.”

Royal Flying Doctor Service National CEO Nigel Milan AM said that “the RFDS is proud to be associated with Australia’s National Soccer side and their Federation. We respect the good work of the McGuiness McDermott Foundation in helping to provide funds for children with cancer and serious illnesses. This iconic board game is a great way to raise awareness for all parties.”

This is the 20th charity monopoly game initiated in Australia in an innovative joint partnership between Hasbro, the McGuinness McDermott Foundation and game designer and producers Imagination Ventures. This partnership has realised sales in excess of 120,000 copies of the game and raised over $4M for charities around Australia.

This Qantas Socceroos Monopoly game is a limited edition and is available for $69.95 exclusively from Rebel Sports Stores or online via SBS website at www.theworldgameshop.com.au

Interesting Monopoly facts:

• 2010 is the 75th anniversary of Monopoly
• The longest game ever played in a treehouse went for 286 hours
• The Longest game ever played underground lasted 100 hours
• In 1978, the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog offered a chocolate version of the game priced at $600.