MONOPOLY: HIDDEN Singapore - Katong-Joo Chiat

Arrived at The Eco Club for collection and showed the Chinese lady boss my Klook QR code, but she told me she didn't know in an annoyed tone. She was quite unfriendly, but I eventually figured out that we should scan the QR code at the entrance. The entire activity was an interesting experience, except it was really hot. We bought 1 ticket for 2 of us, which meant our Monopoly money was only 1 set, but it was more than sufficient and it made sense to use just 1 phone for the activity. We bought 2 x dumplings (100M), 1 x iced americano (50M), 1 x VN drip coffee (150M). We paid for the tea with a 10% discount from the spin and win. We took a few detours as we were exploring the area, so the entire route took almost 3 hours.

I enjoyed learning about the history of Joo Chiat; it's not just about the buildings, but also the life and experiences of people who visit places like the Red House for matchmaking. To contrast with the present, we were taken to an interesting silkscreen-printing micro shop inside Katong Plaza, where we also chatted with its artist-owner. I love the concept of buying food using Monopoly money! That added a really fun element. After this, I've decided to try other Monopoly trails at different locations too.

Discover new places in Joo chiat and Katong that I never knew they existed through this self-guided activity. If not for the SG culture pass credits, the price is considered slightly expensive for a self-guided activity. surprised to have free tote bag and monopoly keychain as gifts when you complete the activity!

I love the game..it's mixed history, storytelling, riddle game, fun, culinary, culture, etc..i looks forward to try another Monopoly game in different places

Love the novelty of the game and the flow of activities. The activity gave the opportunity to learn the culture, history and background of the place and also the chance to explore places that we would miss out.

It was a nice experience seeing & learning more about JooChiat/Katong culture & heritage. Kids & I had fun figuring out the answers to progress on in the Monopoly game via WhatsApp. However, clearer instructions could have been given for a start for players so as to prevent wasting time moving off to a wrong route. The Monopoly money can be used to redeem food/drink/items at various “shops” listed in the QR code given which users should take note at the start. 1 adult ticket entitles to 1 goodie bag given upon completion & 1 monopoly red packet (monopoly $ + chance card) given at the start, as a family it’s not necessary to purchase tickets for everyone. Overall, it was a good family bonding session.

even though I am a local who has walked Joo Chiat Road, I found the game interesting and fun. I liked learning the history, the ‘grandfathers’ who gave the roads their names, the challenges, the murals, the play of words - like turtle square, double chin… those who have done this walk would know. my friend and I could 3h enjoying the sights.

I really enjoyed it! It's set for 1.5 hours but we took around 3. Very informative about the area and some of the shops we stopped in. The riddles were fun, pushing you to really search the area/read the texts around you. I do wish they would let you know which shops are closed on the map because a couple of the shops on the list were closed on Monday when we went. Overall, I enjoyed it! I definitely recommend the Iced Tea at Durman Food Hall :D

Such a fun way to explore East Coast and Joo Chiat’s history! Took us a while to get the hang of the game (and the hints weren’t always helpful 😅), but we figured it out in the end. Great experience and even better family bonding time ❤️

Had a great time on the walking experience! It was enjoyable to explore Singapore while learning more about its rich history.