BAG club plans ‘Monopoly’ tournament for Sept. 25
September 15, 2011
By Sam Ferraro
Staff Writer/ Lycourier
If you’re looking to find something to do on campus that could potentially earn you a fabulous FYE gift card and occupy a solid chunk of your time, then it’s probably safe to say that The Board and Games Club Monopoly tournament is just the thing for you.So gather up your friends and put on your best board game face because the tournament is rapidly approaching and spaces are limited and in high demand, because honestly, who doesn’t love a good board game?
The Board and Games club was created this year and offers an alternative to partying, yet still proves to be a good time to anyone interested in a variety of games.Not only does the club offer board games, but also a plethora of other options that lends itself to just about anyone.The club is nearly limitless to what it offers the students here at Lycoming, which range from card games to classics like Life and Sorry to outdoor activities like Capture the Flag and Manhunt.
The club also hopes to offer video games and the online phenomena of Geocaching, which seems to be rising in popularity.Geocaching is an online game in which GPS coordinates are given to enable the players to travel and locate hidden containers and then share their gaming experiences on the online forum, which offers Lycoming students an interesting new way to fill their free time.The club, itself, is headed by president Alex Towle. Towel’s’ high school had a club and he wanted to continue it in college. Other officers include:Julie Martinez, vice president; Brittany Coppola, secretary; and Krystalynn Anderson, treasurer. They have come together with the goal of teaching club members new types of games while doing something they love and enjoy.
But do not be fooled.The fact that the Board and Games Club is new to Lycoming has not stopped it from immediately taking off with its first campus-wide tournament.On Sept. 25 in Pennington Lounge, the club will hold its first Monopoly tournament.The club is offering limited spaces to students interested in participating in a series of timed games, starting off with the traditional versions of Monopoly that most are familiar with, such as Monopoly: Here and Now and The Lord of the Rings Edition and then advancing on to a game of club created Lycopoly, which was specially designed by the club members.Following the same rules of original Monopoly, Lycopoly offers unique board spaces named after popular locations around campus.All games will be played based on the standard rules that almost everyone is familiar with to make gameplay smooth and simple for anyone interested in participating.
Towle said the club chose Monopoly from a wide expanse of game options because "Everyone loves Monopoly. It’s a simple game that most people have played, whether during their childhood or, at least, at some point during their lifetime,” he said.
Anyone interested in participating in the tournament or just looking for more information about the club, whether due to a love of board games or the desire to win a gift card should contact Towle at towalex@lycoming.edu.
The number of players is limited because only a certain number of players can actively participate at one time.
Staff Writer/ Lycourier
If you’re looking to find something to do on campus that could potentially earn you a fabulous FYE gift card and occupy a solid chunk of your time, then it’s probably safe to say that The Board and Games Club Monopoly tournament is just the thing for you.So gather up your friends and put on your best board game face because the tournament is rapidly approaching and spaces are limited and in high demand, because honestly, who doesn’t love a good board game?
The Board and Games club was created this year and offers an alternative to partying, yet still proves to be a good time to anyone interested in a variety of games.Not only does the club offer board games, but also a plethora of other options that lends itself to just about anyone.The club is nearly limitless to what it offers the students here at Lycoming, which range from card games to classics like Life and Sorry to outdoor activities like Capture the Flag and Manhunt.
The club also hopes to offer video games and the online phenomena of Geocaching, which seems to be rising in popularity.Geocaching is an online game in which GPS coordinates are given to enable the players to travel and locate hidden containers and then share their gaming experiences on the online forum, which offers Lycoming students an interesting new way to fill their free time.The club, itself, is headed by president Alex Towle. Towel’s’ high school had a club and he wanted to continue it in college. Other officers include:Julie Martinez, vice president; Brittany Coppola, secretary; and Krystalynn Anderson, treasurer. They have come together with the goal of teaching club members new types of games while doing something they love and enjoy.
But do not be fooled.The fact that the Board and Games Club is new to Lycoming has not stopped it from immediately taking off with its first campus-wide tournament.On Sept. 25 in Pennington Lounge, the club will hold its first Monopoly tournament.The club is offering limited spaces to students interested in participating in a series of timed games, starting off with the traditional versions of Monopoly that most are familiar with, such as Monopoly: Here and Now and The Lord of the Rings Edition and then advancing on to a game of club created Lycopoly, which was specially designed by the club members.Following the same rules of original Monopoly, Lycopoly offers unique board spaces named after popular locations around campus.All games will be played based on the standard rules that almost everyone is familiar with to make gameplay smooth and simple for anyone interested in participating.
Towle said the club chose Monopoly from a wide expanse of game options because "Everyone loves Monopoly. It’s a simple game that most people have played, whether during their childhood or, at least, at some point during their lifetime,” he said.
Anyone interested in participating in the tournament or just looking for more information about the club, whether due to a love of board games or the desire to win a gift card should contact Towle at towalex@lycoming.edu.
The number of players is limited because only a certain number of players can actively participate at one time.
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