The Challenge Factory discussion

The winner of the game will be whoever has collected the most stamps in their passport. The game will end once all of the stamps are collected or whenever the players decide to end it. There is no time restriction on this game.


roll two dice

Monopoly Rules
• One person volunteers to track which cities' stamps have been collected.
• Each player starts at GO, moving around the board clockwise.
• You do not need to wait for the other player(s) to finish reading before you take your next turn. As soon as you're done reading, go ahead and roll.
• All books must be 150 pages, except the 'Just Visiting' requirement.
• When you land on a city, read 1 book (or the 2 optional books) to get the passport stamp.
• If you land on a city whose passport stamp has already been collected, read 1 book related to that space.
• When you roll, post your starting spot, the roll, and your new spot on the board.
• When you finish your book, post the spot you're on, book name, rating, when it was finished, and a short review of the book. If you were supposed to read a book that had a specific element, mention that in the review.

'Chance' and 'Here & Now' – If you land on one of those spots, roll the dice a second time, “pull” the corresponding card, and then do whatever the card says.

Chance
2. Get an upgrade - move to the nearest Airport
3. You were framed! - go to Jail
4. Snag a free taxi ride - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
5. Buy a souvenir - read a book that you purchased
6. Take an unexpected tour - read a book that another player chooses from your TBR list
7. You get the window seat! - read a book with a window on the cover
8. You are lost! - roll again and move that number of spaces
9. Take a classic car tour - advance to GO
10. There is a mix-up with your reservation - read a book from your TBR list
11. Get bumped to the next available flight - move backwards three spaces
12. Come in 2nd in a travel photo contest - read the second book in a series/trilogy

Here & Now
2. Discover a great little café - read a book where the main character cooks or bakes
3. You have travel insurance - read a book where the main character is in an accident
4. Pick up the wrong luggage at the airport - read a book where a lot of travel is involved
5. Take a helicopter tour - move to the nearest First Class spot
6. Book early and save - read a book written in the 1800's or 1900's
7. Score last minutes seats - move to the Free Parking Spot
8. Snowstorm grounds all flights! - read a book set in the wintertime
9. Score the last sun lounger at the pool - read a book with water on the cover
10. Photo-bomb someone! - read a book associated with another player's current spot
11. Cut to the front of the line - move forward 3 spaces
12. The embassy comes to the rescue - read a book where the main character saves someone

Other spaces on the board
Go – Read the 1st book in a trilogy or series
First Class - read any book set in a different country than your own
Just Visiting – Read a novella with at least 50 pages
Jail – To get out of jail, read a book with a serious crime in it
Free Parking – Read any book with 150 pages or more
Berlin Airport – read a book where the main character's name starts with 'B'
Henri Coanda Airport – read a book where the main character's name starts with 'H'

To be 'set' in a country, the main character needs to be there for at least 1/3 of the book. Because it might be difficult to find a book set in some of these countries,
you have the option to read 2 books inspired by the city itself.

Passport Stamps to Collect
Madrid - read a book set in Spain -or-
read 2 books where the main character is an artist
Giethoorn - read a book set in The Netherlands -or-
read 2 books with legs on the cover
Taipei - read a book set in Taiwan -or-
read 2 books set on an island
Cape Town - read a book set in South Africa -or-
read 2 books where the main character moves to a new place
Queenstown - read a book set in New Zealand -or-
read 2 books that were made into movies
Sydney - read a book set in Australia -or-
read 2 murder mystery books
Amsterdam - read a book set in The Netherlands -or-
read 2 books with jewelry on the cover
New York - read a book set in the United States -or-
read 2 books from series that have at least 5 books in them
Tokyo - read a book set in Japan -or-
read 2 books where the main character owns their own business
Moscow - read a book set in Russia -or-
read 2 books set north of where you live
London - read a book set in England -or-
read 2 books where the main character goes on vacation/holiday
Belgrade - read a book set in Serbia -or-
read 2 books with mostly white covers
Athens - read a book set in Greece -or-
read 2 books that were first published at least 30 years ago
Belfast - read a book set in Ireland -or-
read 2 books where the main character travels by ship/boat
Santiago - read a book set in Chile -or-
read 2 books with mountains on the cover
Mexico City - read a book set in Mexico -or-
read 2 books where the main character is wealthy
Warsaw - read a book set in Poland -or-
read 2 books where the main character heals from an accident
Istanbul - read a book set in Turkey -or-
read 2 books that has been published with a different title
Lisbon - read a book set in Portugal -or-
read 2 books set during the summertime
Riga - read a book set in Latvia -or-
read 2 books by new-to-you authors
Hong Kong - read a book set in Hong Kong -or-
read 2 standalone books
Lima - read a book set in Peru -or-
read 2 books where the main character attends college/university

Thanks! This will be fun :)

Tracking Post

Madrid
Giethoorn

Taipei
Cape Town
Queenstown

Sydney
Amsterdam
New York

Tokyo
Moscow
London

Belgrade
Athens
Belfast

Santiago
Mexico City
Warsaw

Istanbul
Lisbon
Riga

Hong Kong
Lima

Who wants to roll first? Go ahead. First come, first served lol

I rolled a 7: First Class - read any book set in a different country than your own. That should be easy.

According to the rules, you don't have to wait until I'm done with my book to roll so Jim & Jackie, you can roll too I think :)

Role 1:
Rolled: 3 (2+1)
Spot: Giethroorn
Tasks: read a book set in The Netherlands or read 2 books with legs on the cover

Roll 1:
Rolled: 5 (3+2)
Spot: Here and Now: roll again
Rolled: 9 (5+4)
Card task: Score the last sun lounger at the pool--read a book with water on the cover.

I am reading Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged for mine. Hope to have it done ASAP :)

Still choosing one.

I was thinking of reading Moby-Dick for mine. Because of a house remodel this year as a result of a flood caused by a burst hose on my clothes washer, I've been living in hotels (both brick and mortar and floating--i.e., cruise ships) since 5 Feb. 2017 and have had no access to the books in my house.

Jim

Still choosing my two books.

Jim wrote: "I was thinking of reading Moby-Dick for mine. Because of a house remodel this year as a result of a flood caused by a burst hose on my clothes washer, I've been living in hotels (bot..."

Sorry about the flood. That's not good.

I ended up reading and finishing a different book after all. It's set in England. It is Darcy and Anne and I give it 4 stars. I enjoyed it very much. Here's my brief review:

I really enjoyed this Pride and Prejudice sequel. If you ever wondered what became of Darcy's "sickly and plain" cousin Anne or just have some time to pass, you should definitely pick up this book. I loved "seeing" Anne blossom in the story until she became a fully realized character and not a caricature. The only reason I am not giving this delightful book 5 stars is because I thought the twist at the end with Anne's mother Lady Catherine was not very plausible given what we know of her staunch character. The rest of the book however was lovely. I enjoyed it very much! If you're an Austenite, check it out.

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Now I'll roll again:

I got 10 this time. I land on - get this - First Class again! lmao

I'm not getting very far. Certainly not going to get a stamp anytime soon lol

Next book to read is one I planned to start but have not yet: Haunted Ground

Nevermind. I will read this instead: I See You


I seem to be on an England kick lol