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Beatle-opoly; New board game for collectors
Topic Started: Jul 18 2008, 02:54 PM (2,454 Views)
SherryO
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Has anyone else seen this? I've GOT to have one! Woohoo!

www.etailgifts.com/beatles.asp

I think that I should get myself one for my birthday! But, I'd be afraid to open it. Might have to have two, so I can play one! Anyone else up for a game?
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bluemeanie
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is now a happily married woman x
I want one (off to search UK toy stores now :whistle: )
Jayne x

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SherryO
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Sorry! :duh:
try this: http://www.etailgifts.com/beatles.asp

Hope that works! I AM blonde. Yeah, I know, I know. :wacko:
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Jacaranda
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Oh man I have to get this -- Grace will be crazy for it! :D
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Rose
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
I already have one on pre-order. I think they come out in early August.
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invisible jones
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Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped.
Thank you for that link! I have been wondering why there was no Beatlesopoly.

I was seriously considering making one myself with the four transports were to be the four instruments, the properties song titles, and the utilities G. Martin and B. Epstein. Then I realized what a total Beatles-geek I was, and I decided to wait and see if an official version would ever be released. And it was!
I took my brains out and stretched 'em on a rack
Now I'm not so sure I'm ever gonna get 'em back
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maccascruff
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A friend had sent me a link, but it didn't work. Thanks for the link, Sherry. Adding to the collection that my family does not want to inherit. :roll: :beatles: :abbeyrdcrossing:
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BeatleBarb
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I see that the game can be pre-ordered from Amazon.com in the U.S.
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Sounds cool, do they have a picture of McCartney in the jail?
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invisible jones
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Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped.
I sent a link of the game to my wife, just as a joke, not expecting anything to come of it. In return, a few days later, she gave me a card showing me that she pre-ordered it for me. She doesn't even like Monopoly!
I took my brains out and stretched 'em on a rack
Now I'm not so sure I'm ever gonna get 'em back
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Jul 25 2008, 04:22 AM
I sent a link of the game to my wife, just as a joke, not expecting anything to come of it. In return, a few days later, she gave me a card showing me that she pre-ordered it for me. She doesn't even like Monopoly!
Well, she must like you! Very nice.
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LadyMacca
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Oh SWEET, I would love love to have that, hehe, but then again.. what Beatle fan wouldn't :sweet:
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BeatleBarb
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Received my 2 games yesterday and played one today. It's really great. I just would have liked a few different game pieces.
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Rose
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
I'm expecting my game any day now....I can't wait!

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Me At Thanksgiving On November 24, 2011.
I'm Getting It For Christmas! :yahoo: :yahoo:
Paul John George Ringo Are My Favorite Beatles!

The Beatles Rule!!!!!

Beatles Biggest Fan Kirsten

Julian Lennon Biggest Fan

RIP John Lennon

RIP George Harrison

RIP Maurice Gibb

RIP Andy Gibb

RIP Michael Jackson

RIP Grandpa Nick

RIP Grandma Tess

My Favorite Beatles Movie And Album Is A Hard Day's Night & My Favorite Paul McCartney Album Is Good Evening New York City!

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maccascruff
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I picked up mine last week, just before I left town. i haven't opened it yet. Will it be another piece of memorabilia that I can't open? :whistle:
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beatlechick
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maccascruff
Aug 14 2008, 01:10 AM
I picked up mine last week, just before I left town. i haven't opened it yet. Will it be another piece of memorabilia that I can't open? :whistle:
That's why I bought 2, one to open and one to keep sealed.
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FamousGroupie
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Oh. My. God. I have to get one.
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beatlechick
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In Paul's Arms!
Clare, I think Amazon in the US is selling it the cheapest.
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maccascruff
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I think I have to buy another one.
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Rose
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Well, here's another clue for you all, the Walrus was Paul...
I got mine today. I haven't opened it, but it looks awesome. I thought about the buying 2, play with 1 thing...but some things are just meant to be played with! Besides the fact that I would never EVER sell a Beatle related item that I own...so it would just be another thing for my sons to deal with... :lol:

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Jacaranda
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So what's it gonna be Rose? Gonna open it?

I have to hear what's inside! Anyone know if it's in stores yet or is only available mail order?
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BeatleBarb
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I bought 2 from Amazon.com and opened a Amazon Visa card which gave me an instant $30 credit. So, I got 2 games for 29.99 and free shipping!! I don't usually buy 2 of things, but glad I did. Already played the game!
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I've got that game!
so much fun :]]
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Jacaranda
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A Beatle-opoly article!

From the website Spinner:

Game on with the Beatles' Monopoly

Ever wondered what it would be like to play Monopoly in a Beatles world? Now you don't have to anymore: Games manufacturer USAopoly has just recently put out Monopoly: The Beatles Collector's Edition, the latest version of the popular board game with a Fab Four twist.

"It's a game designed for the Beatles fan specifically," says Maggie Matthews, USAopoly's Vice President of Marketing, to Spinner, "and we think it's a fun addition to that fan's memorabilia collection."

According to the product description, the goal here is to gives fans "the opportunity to create their own private anthology by collecting Beatles albums." Properties on the game board include every Beatles album released during the Fab Four's time together, from 'Please Please Me' to 'Abbey Road'; the spots where "income" and "luxury tax" are usually on the original game are now represented by the songs 'Taxman' and 'Ticket to Ride,' respectively. And the pewter tokens are shaped to represent references to Beatles songs including a hammer (from 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer'), a walrus ('I Am the Walrus') and a strawberry ('Strawberry Fields Forever').

Longtime players will notice one difference with this version from the original game: there is no money but rather "love," as in "The love you take is equal to the love you make," (a reference to the 1969 Beatles song 'The End'), says the product description.

The idea of a Beatles take on Monopoly began a few years when USAopoloy, which manufactures specialty versions of the original board game, got a license to produce Beatles' collector puzzles. "As we considered the many excellent images available to us for puzzles," says Matthews, "we could imagine how great a Monopoly game could be."

The Beatles game involved the input of several of USAopoly's employees who are also fans of the group, according to Matthews. "We [also] consulted with an array of Beatles fans outside the company," she says, "to create what we hope is the most compelling execution of the game -- while staying within certain parameters that Hasbro [which holds the trademarks to Monopoly] requires, such as leaving the four corner squares of the original game board untouched ['GO,' 'In Jail/Just Visiting,' 'Free Parking,' 'Go to Jail']."

Asked about the response from the Beatles' Apple Corps, which approved and licensed the game, Matthews says, "We've been told that they are very pleased with the outcome!"
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Aug 14 2008, 01:31 AM
Clare, I think Amazon in the US is selling it the cheapest.
They certainly are!

In the UK, it's £30 - roughly around $50.

Amazon in the US are selling it for just over $22!
...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
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I hope I get it for Christmas. It sounds very cool.
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MaccasGirl
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My fairy godmother has one for me~I'm looking forward to getting it. :sweet:
And in the end...The love you take..Is equal to the love you make.


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maccascruff
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Oct 27 2008, 03:40 PM
My fairy godmother has one for me~I'm looking forward to getting it. :sweet:
I was supposed to bring it when I visited you, but totally spaced it.
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Yamafell
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I bought the game for my Uncle in late summer from a grocery store.

I loved playing it too. It was sooo much fun!
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Me At Thanksgiving On November 24, 2011.
I Got The Beatle-opoly For Christmas I Can't Wait To Play It! :clap: :yahoo:
Paul John George Ringo Are My Favorite Beatles!

The Beatles Rule!!!!!

Beatles Biggest Fan Kirsten

Julian Lennon Biggest Fan

RIP John Lennon

RIP George Harrison

RIP Maurice Gibb

RIP Andy Gibb

RIP Michael Jackson

RIP Grandpa Nick

RIP Grandma Tess

My Favorite Beatles Movie And Album Is A Hard Day's Night & My Favorite Paul McCartney Album Is Good Evening New York City!

Gold Strawberry: BeatlesBiggestFan (16 votes)

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ogoble
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I still haven't opened mine. But, I plan to soon... B)
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I hope I'm the fairy Godmother:-)

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
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Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Mine has just been dispatched from Amazon. Bought it with my christmas money. I will be opening it and playing it. Cant be bothered to just have it sitting there... although if I ever see it cheaper u never know I may get anther copy :giggle:
I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that...
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JeffLynnesBeard
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Fiona and I have played it once. It was fun, but it soon felt like a normal game of Monopoly once the novelty wore off - after about 10 minutes. :P
...and in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
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Oct 27 2008, 03:40 PM
My fairy godmother has one for me~I'm looking forward to getting it. :sweet:
It's still sitting here waiting for you. :hug:

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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Got mine from the British Invasion Store in Walt Disney World Epcot, need one more so I can open it.

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Nice collection!

PEACE and love to my friends, Judy

When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace.
-Sri Chinmnoy Ghose

Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind.
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DCBeatle64
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I got mine and played it instantly with my sister...everytime we landed on something I would start ssinging the songs. I think I was driving my sister mad after a while but that didnt stop her bloody beating me did it
I'm a BIGGER Beatles fan than you and I'm an even BIGGER Wings fan than that...
'You're a Paul McCartney fan? No you're a Wings fan'. 'Thankyou Scotland' Ho Hey Ho...
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Me At Thanksgiving On November 24, 2011.
Great Beatles Collection Mark! :clap:
Paul John George Ringo Are My Favorite Beatles!

The Beatles Rule!!!!!

Beatles Biggest Fan Kirsten

Julian Lennon Biggest Fan

RIP John Lennon

RIP George Harrison

RIP Maurice Gibb

RIP Andy Gibb

RIP Michael Jackson

RIP Grandpa Nick

RIP Grandma Tess

My Favorite Beatles Movie And Album Is A Hard Day's Night & My Favorite Paul McCartney Album Is Good Evening New York City!

Gold Strawberry: BeatlesBiggestFan (16 votes)

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Mine is still sealed...
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