Scott Miller and Jerry Dyer pose with several different mascots. From left, Deke with the Fresno Monsters; Scoopy with The Fresno Bee; Mr. Monopoly; Scorcher, the mascot from the Fresno Fuego, Time Out with Fresno State and Parker with the Fresno Grizzlies. Photo by Ben Hensley

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and President and CEO of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce Scott Miller were joined by Fresno’s sports mascots and Mr. Monopoly himself to officially announce the first-ever officially licensed Hasbro Monopoly game featuring landmarks from right here in Fresno.

First announced Tuesday in a news release, Top Trumps — an official licensee of Hasbro that produces city-themed versions of the classic board game — revealed plans for Fresno’s version of the tycoon-simulator board game first released by Parker Brothers in 1935.

Hasbro, the current holder of the game’s license, acquired Parker Brothers in 1991.

“Fresno is the best-kept secret in all of California and perhaps the United States,” Dyer said. “This Fresno Monopoly is a chance to create a new type of nostalgia with landmarks and places that are near and dear to each and every one of us who live and grew up here in this great city.”

Dyer shared memories of playing Monopoly with friends and family and urged residents to submit their suggestions for Fresno landmarks to be used in the game, which is scheduled for release in November.

Miller said that when he first received a call from a Top Trumps representative, he initially was unsure of what to think.

“We got a call from Jennifer Tripsea saying that she wanted to bring the first, actual licensed Monopoly game to Fresno,” said Miller. “By the time we ended a short conversation I realized this is legitimate. This is a big deal. This is something that we’re all going to be able to be proud of.”

Both Miller and Dyer each suggested several landmarks for submission, including Tower Theatre, River Park, The Chaffee Zoo and Fulton Street.

Residents can email fresno@toptrumps.com to submit their suggestions.

Tripsea added that Top Trumps licenses with cities home to an abundance of community pride when choosing which cities to feature.

Most recently, Jersey City New Jersey was nominated for its own city-themed version of the game. Long Beach and Tucson, Ariz. are also set to see specially themed versions.

Currently, Monopoly has 36 licensed city-themed versions of Monopoly.

Additionally, a “Monopoly” movie directed by Margot Robbie’s Lucky Chap production company was announced Wednesday.

The game is expected to hit local store shelves on Nov. 8 for $39.99. Tripsea urged residents to support local businesses.