Build a Monopoly over Kingsville
Last week I went shopping at Walmart and found a game of Monopoly based on real locations in Kingsville, Texas. Out of curiosity I ended up buying the game and called some friends to come over and see how fun it would be knowing that we’ve been to most of these places. The game is called “KingsvilleOpoly” and I don’t think they could have given it a more perfect name.
“KingsvilleOpoly” had my friends and I fighting and laughing all throughout the night for simply trying to see who could win it all. We played with four members, including myself, and the game was better than expected. The rules are the same as normal “Monopoly.” On your turn, you roll the dice, move your piece and choose whether you want to buy the property you land on or let the bank auction the place.
Throughout the course of the game, we found ourselves fighting to own certain locations such as Pizza Parlor, El Dorado restaurant and even our very own Texas A&M University Kingsville (TAMUK). The game was definitely fun.
We have played a couple more times throughout the week, however I do understand it might not be for everyone. The game is still based primarily on luck and how well your dice roll is. For some people this might not be the ideal game to play but I personally believe that “KingsvilleOpoly” is made more fun to play because you have those emotional attachments towards many of the places on the board.
Overall, I would give this board game an eight out of 10 simply for the many fun cards you receive and the excitement generated from fighting for TAMUK and other locations you like. Of course, this is a collaboration with many other cities and schools so maybe you can give those a chance as well if you’re from out of town. Regardless of wherever you come from, there is the chance that there’s a Monopoly made especially for you to play.
