Monopoly: I Love Lucy California, Here We Come

Relive the most iconic and funniest moments from "I Love Lucy" with Monopoly: I Love Lucy California, Here We Come. In this special edition, join Lucy and her friends on a fun-filled journey to California, where every corner brings new adventures and laughs. Buy, sell and trade classic episodes such as "L.A At Last!", "Harpo Marx" and "Lucy Visits Grauman's" as you compete to become the owner of the best memories from the series. The game comes with 6 collectible pewter tokens, including Ricky's Convertible, Derby Hat, Harp, Cement Block, Lucy's Glasses and Lucy's Shoes, each representing a piece of Lucy's humorous legacy. Gather your friends and family and get ready to rediscover the mischief and hilarity that made "I Love Lucy" a television landmark. Guaranteed good old-fashioned fun!

Age 8 + 120 min 2 to 6 players

Artists: ;

Designers: (Uncredited);

Date: 2005

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Mechanics: Collecting Sets, Elimination of players, Auction / Bidding, Negotiation, Scroll / Rotate and Move

Topics: Economy / Production

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME

The main objective of the game Monopoly: I Love Lucy California, Here We Come is to allow players to compete to accumulate wealth by buying, selling and trading iconic properties inspired by the episode "California, Here We Come" of the classic television show "I Love Lucy". Through strategy and financial management, each player seeks to be the last to survive without going bankrupt, celebrating the legacy of the series while exploring themed locations and revisiting memorable moments of the characters Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Monopoly: I Love Lucy California, Here We Come:

  • Buy key properties such as DesiLu Studios and Chez Lucy to ensure a steady source of income.
  • Quickly build studios in similar colored properties to maximize rents.
  • Prioritize acquiring lucky cards that increase your movement or efficiency.
  • Don't underestimate the value of transport properties and public services.
  • Keep an eye out for beneficial deals with other players, especially for color sets.
  • Manage your money carefully to avoid going broke after high rents.
  • Use the Opportunity and Treasure cards wisely, they can significantly alter the game.
  • Observe your opponents' strategies carefully and adapt to them quickly.

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GAME mechanics

  • Collecting Sets - In Monopoly: I Love Lucy California, Here We Come, players buy and try to complete sets of properties inspired by episodes of the "I Love Lucy" series. By acquiring all the spaces of one color, the owner can build houses and hotels, increasing the rent charged to other players who land on these properties.
  • Elimination of Players - Players are eliminated when they run out of money to pay rent or bills and must sell property to try to pay off their debts. A player is permanently eliminated if they cannot meet their financial obligations.
  • Auction / Bidding - When a player decides not to buy a property by stopping at it, that property is auctioned off. All players, including the one who refused to buy, can bid, increasing their chances of completing advantageous sets.
  • Negotiation - Players can exchange property, money or luck cards to complete sets or improve their strategies. Negotiations are a crucial part of the game and require skill to reach favorable agreements.
  • Scroll / Rotate and Move - Players advance on the board by rolling two dice and moving the corresponding number of spaces. Each space has an immediate impact, be it buying property, paying rent or other consequences, based on the represented area of the "I Love Lucy" universe.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Monopoly: I Love Lucy California, Here We Come:

  • Chance Cards
  • Game Board
  • Personalized pawns
  • Letters of ownership
  • Given(s)
  • Game Money
  • Game rules
  • Houses and Hotels

Additional Information

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