Welwyn Garden City has been snubbed in its bid for a new edition of popular board game Monopoly, with St Albans taking the prize.

An official announcement took place at St Albans Cathedral's west end entrance at 10am today (Tuesday, February 27) with top hats, large Monopoly props, giant money and cards included.

Last month, the public was invited to nominate one location in Hertfordshire to become the first to get its very own Monopoly board game.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Residents have been asked to suggest landmarks to be included in the final game.Residents have been asked to suggest landmarks to be included in the final game. (Image: Winning Moves UK / 6 Star PR / Canva)

The six areas considered were Hertford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Garden City.

The new Monopoly: St Albans Edition will see over 30 city landmarks and favourites showcased on the board, with the Welwyn Hatfield Times' sister paper The Herts Ad earmarked for a place. 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The Herts Advertiser will have its own space on the St Albans Monopoly board.The Herts Advertiser will have its own space on the St Albans Monopoly board. (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)

The property sets will be themed in genres, from tourism to heritage, arts to business, entertainment to education, shopping to leisure.

The quartet of train stations from the original will take on a ‘travel’ theme, due to St Albans not having "a multitude of main-line train stations to select".

Welwyn Hatfield Times: A £50 note from the St Albans edition of Monopoly.A £50 note from the St Albans edition of Monopoly. (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)

The Chance and Community Chest cards will also be customised. 

For example, one card could send players back three spaces for shopping in Watford rather than St Albans City Centre, according to organisers.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: St Albans beat competition from the likes of Watford and Welwyn Garden City.St Albans beat competition from the likes of Watford and Welwyn Garden City. (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)

St Albans residents have been invited to suggest landmarks and the language used on Community Chest and Chance cards.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: An official launch will take place at St Albans Cathedral.An official launch will take place at St Albans Cathedral. (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)

Suggestions can be made by emailing stalbans@winningmoves.co.uk or by visiting the official Monopoly: St Albans Edition Facebook page.

Ella Gibbs, custom games executive at Winning Moves UK said: "St Albans came out on top in Hertfordshire based on its pride, stunning landmarks and heritage.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: “St Albans came out on top in Hertfordshire based on its pride, stunning landmarks and heritage.“St Albans came out on top in Hertfordshire based on its pride, stunning landmarks and heritage. (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)

"We know we’ll be wonderfully spoiled with choices when putting this special edition of the game together.”

"We think The Herts Advertiser on the Fleet Street space from the classic original would make a perfect fit."

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The Very Reverend Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans, added: “St Albans Cathedral is overjoyed at the successful nomination of our city as the location of the next Monopoly game. 

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Players could be sent back three spaces for shopping in Watford.Players could be sent back three spaces for shopping in Watford. (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)

“The extraordinary history and vibrancy of this wonderful city will bring this family favourite to life in a new and exciting way.”

Nominations for landmarks will be accepted from 10am today (Tuesday) until 11.59pm on March 10, with the final game available to purchase in October.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: We know we’ll be wonderfully spoiled with choices when putting this special edition of the game together.”We know we’ll be wonderfully spoiled with choices when putting this special edition of the game together.” (Image: Winning Moves / 6 Star PR)