Are you an ABBA fan? I’m talking about the iconic Swedish pop group formed in 1974.

You know, the band behind timeless hits like Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me, Waterloo, The Winner Takes It All, Money, Money, Money, and of course, Mamma Mia. Their music has such enduring appeal, and I can’t help but love their songs. I’m also a fan of the movie Muriel’s Wedding, which features a ton of ABBA tracks.

So, imagine my surprise when I saw their name popping up on sidewalk signs outside bookstores—but not for their albums or biographies. Instead, it was for a new Monopoly game, reimagined as an exclusive ABBA edition!

In this special version of the classic board game, instead of buying streets, you buy ABBA singles. And instead of building houses, you construct studios! The game’s six tokens are cleverly designed around ABBA-related items: a Napoleon hat, a platform boot, a vinyl record, a money bag, a telephone, and Björn’s iconic star-shaped guitar.

The release date, announced on wind signs, was December 15, 2014—perfect timing for a Christmas gift for any ABBA enthusiast. The game is available in both Swedish and English and is a limited edition, making it a must-have collector’s item. However, be cautious—some websites were prematurely offering the game even before its release, so it’s best to stick to the official source: Universal Music’s Store.

The board game was created to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary, and in honor of that milestone, let me share a few lesser-known facts about ABBA that you won’t find on outdoor signs for business:

• According to The Official Photo Book, their famously flashy and sparkly outfits weren’t just for show. Swedish tax laws allowed deductions only for clothing clearly distinct from regular streetwear, so they leaned into their eccentric style for financial as well as artistic reasons.
• The name “ABBA” comes from the initials of the band members’ first names. Before that, they went by the name “Festfolk,” meaning “party people” in Swedish.
• Not everyone in the band is Swedish. Anni-Frid Lyngstad, for example, was born in Norway to a German father and Norwegian mother.
• One of their TV specials for the Australian market in 1976 was so popular it attracted more viewers than the 1969 moon landing! Truly, they were legends in their time.

Despite their ongoing popularity, ABBA has pledged never to reunite. Björn Ulvaeus once said, “We will never appear on stage again,” explaining that they wanted fans to remember them as they were—young, vibrant, and full of energy.

Fortunately, ABBA’s legacy lives on through their music, movies, and videos. And now, fans can add the ABBA Monopoly board game to their collection—another way to celebrate one of the greatest pop groups in history.