As we all know well, Jim is your local expert. From Jim’s Mowing to Jim’s Dog Wash, Jim’s Cleaning to Jim’s Fencing, the iconic Australian franchise brand has been around since 1982, and now Jim’s Group is moving into board games.
Almost 40 years since Jim Penman launched a part-time gardening venture, Jim’s Group became the largest home-service franchise in Australia. It has has since expanded into New Zealand, the UK, and Canada. According to SEEK Business, there are now 2900 franchisees in the group.
Jim’s Group has announced that it will make a limited run of 1500 copies of Jim’s Monopoly. According to its website, 70 of the games have already been sold.
Jim’s Monopoly will presumably see you make your way around the classic monopoly board, racking up franchises like Jim’s Tree & Stump Removal, Jim’s Roofing, Jum’s Paving and Jim’s Pool Care.
We’re betting that the OG Jim’s Mowing will probably hold the esteemed slot of ‘Mayfair’ or ‘Park Avenue’.
“You know the Brand. You know the Man. Now play the fast-dealing property game MONOPOLY: JIMS GROUP EDITION,” reads the product description.
“Featuring some of the most well-known and iconic divisions in Jim’s. Play your way around the board and amass properties so you can become bigger than Jim himself.”
Jim’s Monopoly will set you back $70.00, but if you pre-order now you’ll get $10 off. Orders will begin shipping at the end of May
Here’s the concept art they’ve uploaded to go with it:
If you’re interested in reading more about Jim Penman himself, he released a biography in 2019 called The Surprising Story Of Jim Penman – Australia’s Backyard Millionaire.
