The all-Wyoming version of the classic family-favorite board game is now available for sale at the Wyoming Historical Society and the City offices for $30. Proceeds from the game will help fund the new Wyoming History Museum set to open later this year.
Who needs Park Place or the B&O Railroad, when you can own the Reily House or the Water Tower? You’ll recognize every landmark in this home-town version of Monopoly as you roll the dice and move your Cowboy-inspired game pieces – that include a doughboy replica, a train, and a horseshoe – around the board to land on spots like Wyoming Avenue or Ritchie Avenue. Draw a Turkey Raffle card (substituted for the Chance cards in the original Monopoly) and you may land behind bars for walking on the famous marble steps of the Middle School. Draw a Cowboy Card (substituted for Community Chest cards) and you could collect $50 for coming in first place at the July 4th parade. Deed cards contain fun history facts – like the story of the American flag sewn by Wyoming women in 1861 that now hangs in City Council Chambers.
Filled with references to the people, places, and events that have made Wyoming unique, this game will make a great gift for anyone with fond memories of living in Wyoming, says Sherry Sheffield, past president of the Wyoming Historical Society. Each game includes a historic timeline of the City of Wyoming.
Wyoming-Opoly was created by the Wyoming Historical Society in cooperation with Late for the Sky, a Cincinnati company that produces custom games based on the Monopoly game. Sales revenue from the game will help complete the Wyoming History Museum in development at the Historical Society office location.
The museum will display a concise history of the City and include artifacts from early settlers and more recent residents, along with memorabilia from Wyoming High School. A tentative opening date is set for this fall.
Games are available at the City of Wyoming offices, 800 Oak Ave., Monday through Friday, 1 – 4 p.m. through July 31. They are also available at the Historical Society, 800 Oak Ave – lower level, Tuesday’s from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cash or check made out to Wyoming Historical Society is accepted. Games can also be mailed to any location in the continental U.S. for an additional $17, which covers the shipping box and postage. If you prefer to mail it yourself, shipping boxes are $2.
Address questions to the Wyoming Historical Society, 513-842-1383.
