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Monopoly players attempt record Monopoly players set new record
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About 500 people in London are taking part in a world record attempt for the largest simultaneous game of Monopoly. About 500 people in London have helped set a new world record for the largest simultaneous game of Monopoly.
The players are being joined for the game by thousands of people from 22 cities across the world. At least 2,500 people from 22 cities around the world joined forces to play the game, organisers confirmed.
The attempt - which involves players from as far as Tokyo and Atlantic City - is being beamed live to fellow competitors in London's Covent Garden. The venture - which involved players from as far as Tokyo and Atlantic City - was being beamed live to fellow competitors in London's Covent Garden.
Players are buying and sell properties on Monopoly's online site, mobile phone and game console versions as well. Organisers said once online players were taken into account, the total number of players could rise to 5,000.
A definitive total will be confirmed by the end of the week, they said.
Players bought and sold properties on Monopoly's online site, mobile phone and game console versions as well.
The hour-long attempt - the first of its kind - to set a Guinness world record began at 1500 BST in London on Wednesday.The hour-long attempt - the first of its kind - to set a Guinness world record began at 1500 BST in London on Wednesday.
Players are honing their business skills on the game's new world edition, where London has secured a red space.
More than 5.6 million people voted to secure a place for their favourite cities on the new board.
Organisers say thousands of people are expected to take part worldwide - but they do not have an exact prediction of the figure.