Gaming
Hasbro, HBO join forces to introduce Monopoly: Game of Thrones
MUMBAI: Hasbro and HBO have joined forces for the launch of an all new edition of MONOPOLY: GAME OF THRONES. Inspired by the network’s popular series GAME OF THRONES, MONOPOLY: GAME OF THRONES has been launched which incorporates features from the show such as customized tokens, iconic properties and graphics within the game board.
The MONOPOLY GAME OF THRONES Edition will also feature an Iron Throne card holder that plays the iconic theme song throughout gameplay. This is the first time ever that a music component has been incorporated into a Monopoly Board.
With game tokens inspired by the honorary sigils of the Great Houses, MONOPOLY and GAME OF THRONES fans can set sail to Westeros. Players will travel around the board to buy, sell, and trade iconic locations from the Seven Kingdoms, building castles and holdfasts in their pursuit to rule the Iron Throne.
“As the last season of the American fantasy drama show is set to air in April, we are excited to announce the launch of MONOPOLY: GAME OF THRONES edition in the country. From the board to tokens to the money, the entire setting and concept has been adapted from the show thus ensuring it transports the players into the world of Westeros through their favorite board game”, said Bhavesh Somaya, Country Head, Hasbro India LLP
The MONOPOLY: GAME OF THRONES Edition game is designed for fans aged 18 years and above. Priced at Rs 2999/-, it will be available at top retailers nationwide and on Amazon.in from March 2019.
MONOPOLY is the world’s favorite family game brand and is enjoyed by more than 1 billion players in 114 countries across the globe. Fans can engage with the MONOPOLY brand across many platforms and formats world over including live events, fashion licensing, digital gaming, casino gambling, and more. Stay updated on the latest MONOPOLY brand news at Monopoly.com, Facebook.com/Monopoly, @HasbroNews on Twitter, and @Hasbro on Instagram. For more information on Hasbro gaming products visit, www.amazon.in/Hasbro.
Gaming
Formula 1 and Mumbai Falcons launch India’s first official F1 sim racing championship
Nationwide competition creates pathway from virtual racing to pro motorsport
MUMBAI: Formula 1 has teamed up with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited to launch India’s first officially sanctioned F1 sim racing competition, marking a new step in the country’s growing motorsport ecosystem.
The championship, titled F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, will offer a structured national platform for sim racers, with participants competing on the official F1 25 across multiple stages. The competition will begin with online qualifiers, followed by city-based simulator rounds, before culminating in a national final in Mumbai this November.
Open to players across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, registrations for the event will begin on 30 April via the Mumbai Falcons app. The format mirrors real-world racing, featuring official circuits, team liveries and competitive structures aligned with the global series.
Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan said the initiative arrives at a time when interest in the sport is surging in India, adding that a structured sim racing platform could help identify and nurture the next generation of talent.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited managing director Ameet Gadhoke noted that the championship aligns with the team’s long-term goal of building a strong motorsport pipeline in the country and placing Indian talent on the global stage.
The launch also reflects broader momentum in esports, especially after its recognition under India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. By bridging gaming and real-world racing, the initiative aims to offer aspiring drivers a credible entry point into professional motorsport.
With interest in Formula 1 steadily rising and conversations around its return to India gaining pace, the new championship could become a proving ground for future racing stars.
