College students don top hats in bid for Monopoly board inclusion

Why it matters: The announcement of a new Ipswich Monopoly board offers local landmarks a chance to be featured in one of the world's most recognised board games, with the college hoping to repeat its inclusion from the 2006 edition.

The big picture: Winning Moves UK and Hasbro launched the campaign the week before last outside the Corn Exchange, inviting businesses and individuals to nominate Ipswich locations to feature on the board.

What they're saying: Carlos Batista, a 21-year-old level three performing arts student who donned a makeshift Mr Monopoly outfit for the campaign, said: "I think Suffolk New College is a very important institution around Ipswich. Everyone knows the place — it is iconic."

Head of marketing Craig Shimmon said: “We have many keen Monopoly players within our Suffolk New College ranks and I think the idea to bring back an Ipswich version of the game after nearly 20 years is brilliant. We would be proud to be involved.”

The details: Fellow performing arts students also voiced their support for the college's bid:

• Imogen Thompson, 17, from Ipswich said: "We are very diverse and it is an important place for teenagers to grow up and discover themselves. It would be so cool (to be on the new Monopoly board)."

• Hannah Page, 18, from Kesgrave added: "Suffolk New College deserves to be on the board as it is just great. It's got everything, provides loads of opportunities so I think everyone should know about it. It deserves to be on the board and it would be a shame if it wasn't."

For context: The original campaign was launched in the town centre with representatives from the game makers calling for nominations from across Ipswich.

The bottom line: Suffolk New College's head of marketing Craig Shimmon summed up the enthusiasm: "We have many keen Monopoly players within our Suffolk New College ranks and I think the idea to bring back an Ipswich version