Keen to get a head start in preparation for your festive game nights this Christmas?
It may only be September, but with just over two months until the festive season arrives and 107 days until Christmas Day, there’s no harm in getting into the spirit – especially as Monopoly has launched a new Elf-themed game that’s now available to buy here in the UK.
Released in 2003, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Will Ferrell in the titular role, Elf is an absolute Christmas cult-classic and is often right near the top of the watch list for most people as December rolls around.
If you’ve never seen this festive favourite film before though, then it follows Buddy – a human raised amongst elves at the North Pole – who eventually discovers that he is not actually elf, and so travels to New York City in search for his biological father who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.
This customised Elf board game works just like the original Monopoly that we all know and love, except it comes with themes from the film.
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Monopoly has launched a new Elf-themed game that’s now available to buy here in the UK / Credit: Amazon
Suitable for those aged eight and over, players will need to travel around the themed Monopoly board using their festive tokens, but are warned not to be a “cotton-headed ninny muggins and end up in jail”.
As players move around the board, they can invest in apartment buildings and skyscrapers, and can advance to Santa’s Workshop, the Empire State Building, and Central Park Woods.
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But will you owe rent, or reap the rewards?
Festive tokens as part of the game include classics from the film such as maple syrup, Santa’s bag, a mailroom coffee mug, a polar bear cub, Santa’s sleigh, and a Jack-in-the-box.
Elf Monopoly is now available to buy Amazon for £37.95here.
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Hundreds of katsu curries are being given out for FREE in Manchester this week
Emily Sergeant
Hundreds of katsu curries are being dished up and given out for free in Manchester this week, but only for certain people.
And those lucky people will be students.
That’s right… a new semester is upon us, and thousands of freshers and returning students are descending on the city and Manchester‘s many universities for another year. But the life of a student isn’t exactly the cheapest sometimes, especially for those who haven’t had to live on a budget before moving out or into halls.
But to make things a little easier, Tampopo has announced it’ll be serving hundreds of one of its most popular dishes for free this week.
Tampopo is celebrating National Katsu Curry Day in the most delicious way possible, by giving away 700 Katsu Curries with rice for free, exclusively to freshers and students this Sunday (27 September).
Whether you’re brand new to the city, settling back into uni life, or you’re simply in need of a katsu fix, students can head to their nearest participating Tampopo and tuck into a hearty meal without needing to spend a penny.
100 katsu curries will be available each from 12-2pm at both Tampopo restaurants in Manchester city centre – which are on Albert Square, and in the Corn Exchange – or if you head over to the Trafford Centre, both the Tampopo there and the East Street sites are taking part.
“[Our] Katsu Curry has long been one of our most-loved dishes, so National Katsu Curry Day felt like the perfect excuse to give students a proper welcome to the new academic year,” Tampopo said in a statement.
So, are you feeling hungry then? The offer is exclusively available for takeaway only to freshers and students with a valid student ID, which they must present on collection.
100 portions are available at each participating location, and just one free katsu curry with rice will be available per person.
Get ready to tuck in, you lot.
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Hotel prices have surged by a whopping 659% on Oasis Live ’27 opening night in Manchester
Emily Sergeant
In some rather unfortunate but expected news, it has been revealed that Manchester hotel prices for Oasis Live ’27 next year have surged.
And not just surged by a little bit, surged by a lot… we’re talking a 659% surge.
Just as they did for the rumoured dates, the experts at SeatPick have gone on to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the now-confirmed concert nights in June 2027 to see how much out-of-town fans may have to part with.
It was revealed that hotel prices have surged by 659% on Oasis’ opening night at the Etihad Stadium on 4 June 2027, while on the first weekend (5 and 6 June) of tour dates, they’ve soared by up to 462% and are, on average, 98% higher than a weekday price.
Overall, the analysis uncovered that 12 June has the most expensive average two-star hotel cost at £253, while the highest average five-star hotel is £409 for the night on 19 June.
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
Emily Sergeant -
9th September 2021 
