As we gear up for the festive season, MONOPOLY LIFESIZED is bringing a different kind of festive cheer, and not the usual Christmas Carol you’re used to. The immersive, physical version of the world’s favourite family board game is calling on all Carols offering those with the name a free game play this December*.

Games are an integral part of Christmas celebrations, with nearly a quarter (23%) of families spending an average of 3-4 hours playing together, and nearly 1 in 10 admitting it is their favourite part of Christmas. Beyond the fun, playing games with family members also brings benefits as two in five (41%) Brits say it helps them bond and grow closer with each other.

Half of Brits (48%) reveal playing games over Christmas gets competitive, with 16% ending up arguing. But when it comes to traditional games and activities, Gen Z’s shun getting involved in singing carols (46%), bingo (35%) and musical chairs (34%).

Having been voted the favourite family board game over the festive season by one in four Brits, MONOPOLY LIFESIZED is giving families the chance to experience a Christmas tradition in an interactive and immersive way. And those named Carol (or a variation), can be lucky enough to play for free.

Nearly three quarters (73%) of those polled confess Christmas carols instantly put them in a festive mood. With the name Carol revealed to be a very popular name, as 75% of the nation admit to knowing one. If you are named Carol, you are now in with a chance to bring the festive cheer this year.

David Hutchinson at MONOPOLY LIFESIZED commented: “Board games are an important family festive tradition and with Carol topping the list of festive names we wanted to celebrate with a different kind of Christmas Carol, inviting those with the name in for a free game play to spread those family bonding moments. We can’t wait to welcome the Carols to enjoy festive fun in our remarkable life-sized version of the nation’s beloved game.”

Located in the heart of London, MONOPOLY LIFESIZED allows families to enjoy the classic Hasbro game they know and love in a physical format. The game can be enjoyed across four boards (Classic, City, Luxury and Classic Own It All), where participants navigate the life-sized board, earning money by completing Escape Room-style challenges. The game includes never-seen-before tasks and puzzles for players to get stuck into. Players can refuel at the cosy Top Hat Bar and Restaurant, transformed into a Winter Wonderland Alpine Village, with a new festive-themed menu featuring turkey burgers and special cocktails.

From Monday 2nd December, Carols can take advantage of the offer by visiting https://www.monopolylifesized.com/christmas/ to book their experience. For those who are not lucky to be named Carol, MONOPOLY LIFESIZED is running another giveaway on their Instagram page**, and offering 20% off for families when they book their tickets online.

Players can create their own personalised Monopoly boards during their visit and gift cards are available for purchase online to spread the Christmas joy even further.