Board Game Tournament

Create a fun twist on a card tournament and do something that everyone can participate in. Have a Board Game Tournament. Pick a favorite, such as Sorry, Trouble, or Monopoly. Assemble 4 person teams that will work together to accumulate points or you can allow individuals to participate. Charge an entry fee for each team, in order to earn money for your charity. Give a portion of the proceeds as the winning prize or get prizes donated from local businesses. Decide if you are going to play with a time limit for each game so that everyone has the same chance and to keep things running on a schedule. Decide on any “House” rules beforehand. Set up bleachers for the audience and consider having a 50/50 raffle or raffle for door prizes. Definitely have a concession stand with coffee, soda pop, popcorn, chips, hot dogs, and bottled water to earn extra money.
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Caitlin

This is a good idea, but you're really not supposed to use Monopoly unless you send your flyers/press releases to their PR Dept. If you are a registered non-profit and you follow their rules, then they will actually provide you with boards and posters to use. Here is the link http://www.hasbro.com/games/kid-games/monopoly/default.cfm?page=News/tournament

Adam

We love doing this and usually make it Monopoly... we do four to a game and the winner of each game goes into another game of four until there are only four left to play (we start with a number divisible by four). Make sure you have the rules clearly stated and a referee on hand. You'd be surprised how serious this can get and should have people on hand to repeat rules when necessary.

ChiChi

this is awsome! I hope it brings in tons of money!!!