Monopoli Italiana 1937 First Edition (Editrice Giochi) – Extremely Rare & Complete
This is the first official Italian edition of Monopoly, published in 1937 by Editrice Giochi, making it one of the rarest and most historically significant Monopoly sets ever released.
It is fully complete and in excellent condition, an extraordinary survivor from the early days of board game production in Italy.
This edition is recognized for its distinctive localization of the original Parker Brothers game into Italian culture. Streets and properties have been adapted to reflect the geography and style of 1930s Italy, with iconic Italian names replacing their American counterparts.
🔍 Key Details:
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Publisher: Editrice Giochi (Italy)
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Year of publication: 1937
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Language: Italian
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Edition: First edition (Prima Edizione)
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Condition: Complete, with all original pieces and in excellent vintage state
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Included components:
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Original game board with Italian street names
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Complete set of original player tokens (metal)
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Original property cards, chance/imprevisti cards, and community chest cards
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Original Italian lira banknotes
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Original dice and houses/hotels
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Original box (well-preserved considering its age)
- the game, except for the box, is in very good condition and all its parts are original. look carefully at the photos to understand the condition of the item
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This set is not only a collector’s dream but also an important artifact of Italian gaming and publishing history. Its rarity and completeness make it a true museum-grade item for serious Monopoly collectors or lovers of Italian vintage games.