We asked Artifical Intelligence (AI) to make a brand new Monopoly board for Croydon.
ChatGPT suggested a list of locations for every colour set on a Monopoly board.
We used the following prompt: "If you were making a Monopoly game board for Croydon, which locations would you pick for each colour? Pick three locations for each colour."
ChatGPT was publicly launched in late 2022 when it shocked the world through its responsive and surprisingly thoughtful responses.
Some of ChatGPT's suggestions for our Monopoly board showed AI still needs some fine-tuning.
AI confused Crystal Palace Park as being a location in Croydon, when it's actually in its neighbouring borough, Bromley.
ChatGPT confirmed it meant to write Selhurst Park, which is home to the Crystal Palace club.
Here is what ChatGPT gave as its suggested locations for a Croydon-themed Monopoly board:
Brown
- East Croydon Station
- Wandle Park
- Purley Way
Light Blue
- Croydon Minster
- Boxpark Croydon
- Fairfield Halls
Pink
- Selhurst Park
- Centrale Shopping Centre
- Addington Hills
Orange
- Croydon Town Centre
- Wellesley Road
- The Queen's Gardens
Red
- The Whitgift Centre
- Thornton Heath Pond
- Norbury Park
Yellow
- The Croydon Airport Visitor Centre
- South Norwood Country Park
- Lloyd Park
Green
- Croydon University Hospital
- East Croydon Station
- Beddington Park
Dark Blue
- Park Hill
- Selsdon
- Shirley
When asked why it had chosen each Monopoly location, ChatGPT said: "For a Croydon-themed Monopoly board, I picked locations that reflect the diversity of the area, from commercial hubs to green spaces.
"For the brown spaces, I chose East Croydon Station, Wandle Park, and Purley Way because they represent local transport, parks, and retail, all of which are essential to Croydon’s daily life.
"The light blue spaces feature landmarks like Croydon Minster, Boxpark, and Fairfield Halls, which are key cultural and social spots in the town.
"For the pink section, I included places like Selhurst Park, home to Crystal Palace FC, and Centrale Shopping Centre, both central to Croydon’s community.
"The orange properties were inspired by the heart of the town, such as the Whitgift Centre and The Queen’s Gardens, offering a mix of shopping and relaxation.
"For the yellow and green properties, I picked places like Addington Hills, known for its scenic views and green space, giving a balanced feel between development and nature.
"The dark blue spaces reflect more affluent areas like Park Hill, Selsdon, and Shirley, which are considered desirable residential areas.
"They give the game a sense of prestige, much like the luxury areas of any Monopoly board."
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