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A. Introduction

Bookopoly is a boardgame for bookworms based on the classic Monopoly. For our purposes, we will only keep the essence of the boardgame which is to roll 2 dice to move along the board and follow on instruction for reading. There will be no cash exchanges etc.

Everybody is a winner in this challenge! There is no finishing line as such nor do you have to collect cash/points but we all get to tackle our TBR.

Before we begin, however, you MUST have a dedicated Shelf for this challenge.

Please keep this Shelf up to date throughout the challenge. By all means, chuck all of your books-to-read-for-other-challenges here! But also remember to remove those you've read or do not wish to read any longer. I would also suggest to include, for at least half of your Shelf, easily accessible books, for reasons which will be clear later on.

Please provide a link to your Bookopoly Shelf in this thread: Sign Ups

You may compile your shelf now but Official Start date of this challenge is December 1, 2016. Challenge will run up to November 30, 2017.

B. Around the Board

1. "S" (Shelves): Follow the instruction in this post Shelves and read any book found on that shelf.

2. "C" (Chance / Community Chest): Read a book as required by task:Psychiatric Booth or Pitcher's Mound

3. "T" (Theme): Read a book as required by task: Theme Parks

4. a. JAIL: Read the Biggest Thickest Meanest book on your Bookopoly Shelf at time of being sent to jail
b. JUST VISITING: Read a book with word in title that is, at least, 3 syllables long. Please choose your book from your Bookopoly Shelf if you can. If not, then from your general tbr.

5. FREE PARKING: Read a "Random" book from your Bookopoly Shelf. When viewing your Bookopoly Shelf, scroll down to the bottom and choose to view your shelf as 'Random'. When screen is refreshed, read the first book.

6. PROPERTY:
a. If Property is For Sale: any participant will pick books for you
b. If Property is Owned: Owner will pick books for you
c. If Property is Owned by you: read a book of your choice (preferably from your Bookopoly shelf)

7. GO [READ]!: FREE roll of dice -roll 2 dice and move as per your roll.

C. Moving Along the Board

1. and move along the board as per number rolled

2. Follow instruction as per the square you’ve landed on –refer (B) above

3. If you are required to request books to be picked for you;
a. You may nominate a number of books that they pick for you (only to give you a little bit of leeway in choosing which book to read or is better accessible)
b. You only have to read ONE (1) book

4. You must finish reading your one (1) book within 4 weeks from time books are picked or there may be a penalty –refer D. 4. below

5. You may be on 3 squares (max) at any moment of the challenge. You may read the books in whichever order is convenient but note the 4 weeks' deadline.
This is purely to save confusion later on. Please datestamp all your movements so that it is clear.


D. Property: Purchase and Repossession

1. If you land on Property For Sale, post to Book Requests thread to request your fellow participants to pick your books for you.

2. To purchase a Property:
a. Declare your intention to purchase in this thread Properties FOR SALE as soon as you have received your list of picked books.
b. Book MUST have 280-420 pages.
c. You have to read and review your chosen book within 7 days of declaration (a)
d. Please post the (short) review in the Properties FOR SALE thread, as a new post, to finalize your purchase
e. If 7 days have lapsed and you have not posted a review, the Property will be put back up For Sale.
f. There is a limit of TWO (2) Properties to be owned by a participant

3. If you land on Owned Property, post to the owner’s thread to ask them to pick your books.
NOTE: Property Owners have 48 hours to pick books for other players who have landed on their property and made a request in the appropriate thread. Failure to do so may carry the consequence of your property be repossessed.

4. Repossession of Property:
One of your Properties may be placed on Notice of Repossession IF:
a. there has been no movement on your Bookopoly thread for 4 weeks; AND
b. request on owned property has not been responded to within 48 hours without reasonable excuse.
If you manage to finish your book before anyone bids and settles on your Repossessed Property then you get to keep your property.

E. Housekeeping:

Please create your own thread for:

1. Your movements:
a. list of square you've landed on (please include datestamp for each landing)
b. list of picked books (please include who picked them and datestamp when they told you PLUS datestamp when you've read your chosen book.
Example: Tien's movement thread

2. each property you own: for others to request you picking from their shelves. Please list their picked books in this thread and NOT on their plan thread.


F. FAQ

Q: What if I want to join in mid-year?
A: You are welcome to join in anytime though there may not be any property for sale BUT you will still get book/s picked for you from your Bookopoly shelf and therefore, still get to tackle your TBR.

Q: What if I want to stop playing?
A: You may give up your property (a moderator will list this up for sale) OR you could put it up "for sale" yourself. If there are any buyers, as the owner, you will have to pick books from their Bookopoly shelf and usual "Purchase rules" apply.
Buyers, please note limit of 2 properties to be owned per participant at any time.
We would appreciate it if you would let us know your intention to stop playing rather than just dropping off without a word :)

Q: What if I'm not sure if I can commit for the long run?
A: Feel free to join in anyway but if you're not sure about your commitment, you may refrain from purchasing properties. The only downside will be that you may not get to pick books for other participants but will get books picked for you and so, tackle a little bit of your TBR.

Q: Exactly how many books do I have to read for each square?
A: You only have to read one (1) book per square. You can ask for 3-5 books to be picked for you to give you an option but you only have to read 1. You can read all of them, if you like.

Q: How long do we have to read our book?
A: Generally, you have 4 weeks to read a book BUT if you wish to purchase a property, 7 days.

Q: Do I have to post reviews when I finish reading?
A: Reviews are only needed when you are purchasing a property.

Q: How short is a "short review"?
A: 1 paragraph only, please, of at least 3 sentences. Or, if you wish, bullet points (3 min) are also acceptable.

Q: Is there a limit to size of book?
A: The only limit set is for book/s read to purchase property which is to be between 280-420 pages -a fairly average book size and it doesn't matter on edition (as long as it's not Large Print) as this range will pretty much capture most variation.

Q: What if I wanted to purchase a Property but the books chosen for me are all outside the 280-420 page range?
A: Then, unfortunately, this means that you can not purchase the property.

Q: Can I ask the picker to pick 280-420 pages books?
A: No. It's the picker's prerogative to choose your books.

Q: What if I land on Property that's for sale but I do not want to purchase it?
A: That's okay, you don't have to purchase it. You still post in same thread to request for your books.

Q: What if more than 1 person landed on Property for Sale and would like to purchase it?
A: First in first served. The first person to declare intention to purchase will have first dibs at purchasing said property.

Q: How would you know if it's the "Biggest Thickest Meanest" book on my shelf?
A: We don't! As always, we rely on honor system in our challenges. Your conscience will direct you better than we can ;)

Q: Can I add / remove books at any time?
A: Please only undertake "maintenance" when you are in-between rolls (ie. you have received all your picks and are in your 'reading time' before having to roll again for your next move).

Q: How many books do I have to have on my Bookopoly Shelf?
A: We suggest within the range of 30-90 books. At least 30 books so that there is more than enough choices for the pickers and about 90 books maximum so it doesn't become too unwieldy when browsing.

Q: Can I plan ahead?
A: Refer to C. 5. above

Q: What do you mean by "datestamp"?
A: To note the date:
*at each roll of die; and
*every time you've received your list of books;and
*when you've finished reading your book.

Q: What if I can't finish the book I'm reading for the square?
A: You are required to read at least 1 book per square so read another book that has been picked for you. Or, if you're on a task-related square, pick another book that fits the task.

Q: What if I can't finish any of the books picked for me?
A: Essentially you owe that property owner some 'rent' so you'll need to finish reading a book picked by that owner so go ahead and request one additional book. If property is not owned, make that request in the Book Request thread.

If you cannot finish that additional book, then you go to debtor's jail (not the property) and must read the largest book on your Bookopoly Shelf to get out.

After completing that book, play resumes from last rolled square.

Q: What if we, as property owners, are sick or going away on holidays without access to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ so we can't respond to requests within 48 hours?
A: Each property owner will have a 'silent' partner (ie. one of the moderators) to assist in overseeing their property threads. If you are going on holiday, please advise your moderator partner so they can respond to requests without waiting for the 48 hours to lapse. Understandably, if you're sick, you won't feel like getting online and won't be able to notify anyone so if requests aren't responded to by the property owner within 48 hours, the moderator will respond to the request.

A quick note of THANKS to all Bookopoly 2016 participants and your feedbacks! As you can see, we've taken most of them onboard :)

I might need help this all sounds complicated lol

Edited - what is datestamp? do i just have to put in date?

Marie wrote: "I might need help this all sounds complicated lol

Edited - what is datestamp? do i just have to put in date?"

Yes, you need to track the date and time of the dice roll and, if a different date, the date of the book selection, which will determine the start of the four week count in which to read the book.

The dice roller itself will have a Timestamp for the roll. You can copy that to your thread.

I would suggest trying it out between now and November 30, since the game does not start for reading purposes until December 1.

So, if I picked my book this week, does my 4 weeks start the day I picked it, bearing in mind I can't start reading it until Dec 1st?

From the rules above: "C. Moving Along the Board...4. You must finish reading your one (1) book within 4 weeks from time books are picked" (emphasis mine)

I know that everyone has dated their due date near the end of December...and maybe that is OK since the game does not officially start until 12/1/16...but the rule is 4 weeks from the date the book is picked. Tien as game creator can overrule this or clarify the rule further.

Ok. I've changed my due date to Dec 13. That'll still give me plenty of time to git 'er read.

Cecile wrote: "Ok. I've changed my due date to Dec 13. That'll still give me plenty of time to git 'er read."

I did the same, Cecile, for both the rolls where I selected books. My third roll book I have not yet decided upon.

Uhm, I hadn't thought about it that way, Bea, but you're probably right. Now it's going to be tricky reading 3 books by 13th December. Let's see what Tien says about this.

Marina wrote: "Uhm, I hadn't thought about it that way, Bea, but you're probably right. Now it's going to be tricky reading 3 books by 13th December. Let's see what Tien says about this."

I suspect that she will be lenient for the first reads as the game doesn't technically start until December 1.

Bea wrote: "I suspect that she will be lenient for the first reads as the game doesn't technically start until December 1."

Definitely!

For your first reads (starting Dec 1), set your due date to Dec 29.
I have for mine ;)

So i rolled an 8

3 on left hand die (as i look at it )
5 on right hand die

Starting from Go

Is there any way to see the board larger as i cannot see what that lands me on

I am doing this as a practice

If you scroll down, tien has the squares listed in order - I just use that

As Dee said, Marie, I've listed the squares in order in the next post from the image of the board, so you just have to count downwards

Tien wrote: "As Dee said, Marie, I've listed the squares in order in the next post from the image of the board, so you just have to count downwards"

thanks Tien

Tien wrote: "Bea wrote: "I suspect that she will be lenient for the first reads as the game doesn't technically start until December 1."

Definitely!

For your first reads (starting Dec 1), set your due date to..."

Cool! Back to Dec 29th then.

Oh, that's great news Tien, thanks so much :)

thanks Tien!

I'm in! :-) Will post my shelf eventually....new job and Thanksgiving are taking every second of my time...I miss my books!

Charity wrote: "I'm in! :-) Will post my shelf eventually....new job and Thanksgiving are taking every second of my time...I miss my books!"

yay! happy you're joining in, Charity!

How dare real life interfere with our bookish life ;p

Have you already rolled your dice?!? I didn't know it was possible...

Yes you can start planning now, Paola, but only start reading on Dec 1

Yes, Paola, you can pre-roll up to three times but you cannot start reading until December 1. Most of us have rolled so that we can plan or obtain our books in order to read right away when 12/1/16 rolls around.

Thanks Bea, I did it :)
Landed on a Property, so I'll try to get it!

I have a question (asked it also in Book Requests): when I post a book request can I ask for books that are within the range of pages required for claiming a property?
It doesn't seem fair not to have the possibility to claim a property because none of the books chosen for me is eligible...

I'm assuming that once we roll/land on a space, we need to finish our book before we can move forward? Sorry, I'm just a little confused by the prerolling up to three times.

Sam wrote: "I'm assuming that once we roll/land on a space, we need to finish our book before we can move forward? Sorry, I'm just a little confused by the prerolling up to three times."

Sam, you can have up to three books working at one time. Each roll starts from where the last one landed. However, you cannot move beyond the three spaces until you have read at least one of the previously selected books. There is no requirement to read them in order, either.

Paola wrote: "I have a question (asked it also in Book Requests): when I post a book request can I ask for books that are within the range of pages required for claiming a property?
It doesn't seem fair not to h..."

Tien will have to weigh in but last round that wasn't an option - I know many of us easily got options that fit though

Dee wrote: "Paola wrote: "I have a question (asked it also in Book Requests): when I post a book request can I ask for books that are within the range of pages required for claiming a property?
It doesn't seem..."

:(

Another question: suppose I roll another dice and land on another property. To be able to claim it I'll have to read the book for the property in 7 days AND also the first book within one month?

Paola wrote: "Another question: suppose I roll another dice and land on another property. To be able to claim it I'll have to read the book for the property in 7 days AND also the first book within one month?"

Yes, each book has a due date. Most are 4 weeks. Property purchase is 1 week. If you are working on three books at a time, each has its own due date.

Bea wrote: "Paola wrote: "Another question: suppose I roll another dice and land on another property. To be able to claim it I'll have to read the book for the property in 7 days AND also the first book within..."

Yes but to claim a property I need to read only the second one right? If I'm late for the previous one I loose it?

Sorry, guys, I don't have much PC time on weekends (kids!)

We've decided that you cannot ask the pickers to choose books to fit for purchase to introduce a random factor. Just like you may not necessarily be able to purchase a property in Monopoly if you haven't enough cash.

Paola wrote: "Yes but to claim a property I need to read only the second one right? If I'm late for the previous one I loose it? "

Yes, to purchase a property, you need only read & review the book picked for that property to own it.

If you are late for any other property, you may or may not lose it. It will depend on whether anyone has landed on it & wants to claim it off you. Then, they'll have to read & review a book within the 7 days period to be able to claim it from you. However, if you managed to finished your book before that other person finishes theirs, you get to keep your property.

Hope this makes sense... These are all on F. FAQ section above.

Bea wrote: "Sam wrote: "I'm assuming that once we roll/land on a space, we need to finish our book before we can move forward? Sorry, I'm just a little confused by the prerolling up to three times."

Sam, you ..."

Ah, got it! :) I think I'll stick to just one for now until I'm able to finalize my shelf, but good to know that I can have multiple books going at once!

ok...I'm probably missing it in the rules above...but I thought I saw somewhere that you can only make three moves in a month. So, if that is accurate, and if I finish all three books for December by the middle of the month...and then roll three more times.... am I restricted to waiting until January to read the new books?

Ed wrote: "ok...I'm probably missing it in the rules above...but I thought I saw somewhere that you can only make three moves in a month. So, if that is accurate, and if I finish all three books for December ..."

Ed, if I'm not mistaken, you can only make three moves at a time, meaning you can only be on three separate squares at the same time.

oh...ok....so you CAN read more than three books a month...great!

Ed wrote: "oh...ok....so you CAN read more than three books a month...great!"

Yep, if you are a fast reader. You have 4 weeks to read any book that you are not using to purchase property.

Two more days before the game begins!

Just a quick question, maybe I just missed it, as I am new to this one.

For properties owned:

So if I roll and land on a property, I need to see if someone owns it first, right? Will a list be on the board section of who owns it, so its easier to see, or do we just need to keep clicking back to the Properties for sale tab?

Since you need to post on the Properties for Sale thread when interested in purchasing, the list of properties owned will be at the top of that thread.

The board thread will also be updated with links to individual property threads for requests

So is our Bookopoly shelf only for book request books?
If I read a book.should I take it off?
Or are all books read to go on that one shelf?

Abbie wrote: "So is our Bookopoly shelf only for book request books?
If I read a book.should I take it off?
Or are all books read to go on that one shelf?"

The Bookopolsy Shelf will be the one viewed by others when picking your books so only put books there that:
1. you'd like to read soon
2. you have easy access to

So, please remove your read books from this shelf unless if you wish to re-read.

Tien wrote: "Abbie wrote: "So is our Bookopoly shelf only for book request books?
If I read a book.should I take it off?
Or are all books read to go on that one shelf?"

The Bookopolsy Shelf will be the one vie..."

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure I was doing it Right.

Just to clarify... 8. Sort your shelf by average ratings....'your shelf' refers to our bookopoly shelf right? Not our overall TBR shelf.

Yes, that's right, LaurLa