Faversham’s version of the much-loved board game Monopoly is set to launch this weekend.

The long-harboured dream of seeing Faversham’s take on the game is finally set to become a reality – marking the end of a painstaking two-year process.

The medieval market town's version was confirmed last May with bosses behind the project raising £70,000 to make the dream a reality.

The move follows in the footsteps of other Kent towns to have their landmarks, streets and businesses immortalised on the popular board; Maidstone, Folkestone, Margate and Canterbury.

However, hopeful customers are being warned to get their orders in early as 80% of the limited edition boards have already flown off the shelves.

Shore Way Marketing’s Liz Jeffery - who has been the driving force behind the game - said: “We have been overwhelmed by interest in Faversham Monopoly, not only from businesses and community groups who have embraced the initiative but also from members of the public who love the idea of a Faversham version of the Monopoly game.

“We’ve had orders on behalf of people from all over the world including Ireland, Canada and America, many of whom are people with connections to Faversham and are keen to own a part of Faversham’s history.”

“This project has been so many years in the making, I can’t believe it’s finally here, and I can’t wait for people to see it.

“I would urge anyone who is interested in owning a copy of Faversham Monopoly to reserve their games now, as we will only be producing 2,500 copies, priority will be given to those that have pre-ordered as stocks run low.”

With orders coming in from across the world – including the US – it is expected the first batch of boards will be posted off to buyers next week.

Meanwhile, pre-orders can be picked up from The Best of Faversham Market Stall this Saturday.

Replacing Mayfair and Park Lane – the most expensive properties on the original London game – are Stonebridge Way and Park Road.

The cheaper Old Kent Road and Whitechapel Road have been taken over by St Nicholas Road and Westgate Road.

Faversham Town FC, Faversham Markets, Shrine of St Jude and Faversham Pools have stepped up to the plate in lieu of the railway stations.

And some of the town’s biggest and best businesses are featured as part of the fun – ranging from Shepherd Neame, Barley Mow and The Hobby Shop.

Designers behind the game had previously asked businesses to sponsor a space to get their place confirmed with proceeds going towards the town's own Community Chest of good causes.

Canterbury was the first in 2014, with Margate following in 2019 and Folkestone a year later.

Maidstone's version hit the shops in October 2021.

However, the launch of the game for the cathedral city in 2014 was not without incident, with a picture of Rochester Castle accidentally included on Canterbury’s edition.

The city had beat competition from Tunbridge Wells, Margate, Maidstone and Dover to have its very own board before the embarrassing gaffe.