Atlantic City inspired the names of the classic Monopoly board game’s street properties. The American edition uses streets and locations associated with the New Jersey resort city, including Boardwalk, Park Place, and Atlantic Avenue.
This setting reflects the version of the game that became commercially famous in the United States during the 1930s. The board’s location names are not a complete map of Atlantic City, but they draw heavily on its streets and landmarks, especially the area around the boardwalk.
International editions often replace the American locations with streets from another city or country. That is why players may know Monopoly boards featuring London, Paris, or other places. The classic U.S. property names, however, are tied to Atlantic City rather than New York City, where the game is sometimes mistakenly assumed to be set.