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Alpaca-opoly!
Looking for a fun family activity to pass away
these long winter’s nights? Well turn off the
television and play a game of “Alpaca-opoly!”
Alpaca-opoly is a customized “property trading”
game that allows players to immerse themselves
in the wonderful world of alpacas. As players
travel around the game board, they can purchase
purchase alpacas, land, farm equipment, and other
necessities for operating a successful alpaca farm.
Savvy players will attempt to land on the “Free
Grazing” spot to gain some extra green.
But be careful! It’s all hums and kisses until
you land on the “Manure Pile,” where you
could be stuck for up to three turns.
Land on a “Cush” or “Pronk”space and you
could increase your cash flow with stud fees or
show premiums, or you could be shelling out those
hard-earned dollars to the feed store or shearer.
Players can increase the value of their alpaca
farm by adding lush parcels of green acres to their
purchases, which can be converted into sturdy
barns to house their herd.
In addition to being fun to play, Alpaca-opoly
also includes educational information about
alpacas. Each “certificate of ownership“ introduces
interesting tidbits, including information on
alpacas’ basic needs and care, various types
of alpaca shows, and their fleeces.
Recommended for ages 8 and up, 2 to 6 players.
$34.99 retail + shipping, available at Alpaca-opoly.com