Buckle Up, Buttercup: Your Guide to Conquering Costco Monopoly
Forget everything you thought you knew about Monopoly. This ain't your grandma's board game with stuffy old Park Place and Boardwalk. We're talkin' Costco Monopoly, folks, where the ultimate goal is to become the warehouse WHIZ, the king (or queen) of the bulk buys!
Gearing Up for Glory (and Free Samples)
- Players: Gather your fellow Costco enthusiasts, the more the merrier (and the more likely someone will snag the last rotisserie chicken). We recommend 2-6 players, because let's be honest, who wants to spend all day navigating the aisles of Monopoly-sized Costco?
- Playing Pieces: Ditch the thimble and the shoe – Costco Monopoly boasts epic tokens like a rotisserie chicken, a shopping cart overflowing with goodies, and a giant bottle of Kirkland Signature everything (because who needs variety, right?).
- Monopoly Money: This ain't your average Monopoly cash. We're talkin' bills designed to look suspiciously like actual Costco receipts (trauma included).
Pro Tip: If you're feeling fancy, grab some snacks and drinks to fuel your ruthless pursuit of retail domination. Just don't get too distracted by the snack court – you might miss your chance to snag that prime location near the toilet paper aisle (trust us, it's a goldmine in this game).
The Warehouse Hustle: How to Play
- The Board: Forget boring old streets – here, you'll battle for dominance over departments like the Bakery (because who can resist a mid-game churro?), the Tire Center (because nobody wants a flat!), and the ever-elusive Gas Station (those savings are legendary!).
- Landing on a Space: Just like regular Monopoly, you roll the dice and move your token. But here's the fun part: landing on a department allows you to buy it, just like you would in real Costco (except with less existential dread about the sheer volume of everything).
- Rent Day: If someone lands on a department you own, you get to hit them with a rent charge. But be warned, rent gets steeper as you develop your departments with miniature shopping carts and pallets (who needs hotels when you have bulk?).
Here's the twist: Unlike the serenity of a real Costco checkout line, things can get heated in this game. Properties bought and sold just like the real deal, but if a location lands unclaimed after a dice roll, buckle up for an AUCTION! Unleash your inner auctioneer, belting out bids for that prime spot near the bakery (because let's be honest, who can resist a mid-game churro?).
- Chance & Community Chest: These aren't your average cards. Get ready for Costco-themed shenanigans! You might get a discount on your next bulk buy of socks, or be forced to give away a free sample of that questionable protein bar nobody seems to buy.
Winning is Everything (Especially When It Comes to Free Samples)
The ultimate goal? Bankruptcy City, baby! Drive your opponents to financial ruin by strategically buying departments, collecting rent, and developing your warehouse empire. The last player standing with a shopping cart full of Monopoly money wins the coveted title of Costco King (or Queen)!
But remember, the real win here is the memories made and the laughs shared. So grab your friends, crank up the warehouse music (yes, that's a thing!), and get ready to experience the hilarious chaos that is Costco Monopoly. Just don't blame us if you end up craving a giant hot dog after the game (we warned you about the snack court).