Pick-a-Shelf discussion

A. Introduction

Bookopoly is a boardgame for bookworms based on the classic Monopoly. For our purposes, we will only keep the essence of the boardgame which is to roll 2 dice to move along the board and follow the instruction for reading. There will be no cash exchanges etc.

Everybody is a winner in this challenge! There is no finishing line as such nor do you have to collect cash/points but we all get to tackle our TBR.

As 2018 will mark our tenth year, we decided to celebrate by releasing this PAS Special Edition where you will see properties named after books one of your mods have read and loved in the early part of 2017, and shelves & themes to celebrate this group's anniversary & everything bookish we can think of & fit! We hope you enjoy this year's Bookopoly.

Before we begin, however, you MUST have a dedicated Shelf for this challenge.

Please keep this Shelf up to date throughout the challenge. By all means, chuck all of your books-to-read-for-other-challenges here! But also remember to remove those you've read or do not wish to read any longer. I would also suggest to include, for at least half of your Shelf, easily accessible books, for reasons which will be clear later on.

Please provide a link to your Bookopoly Shelf in this thread:Sign Ups

You may compile your shelf now but Official Start date of this challenge is December 1, 2017. Challenge will run up to November 30, 2018.

B. Around the Board

1. "S" (Shelves): Follow the instruction in this post Shelves and read any book found on that shelf.

2. "C" (Chance / Community Chest): Read a book as required by task: 💗 Your Bookshop or 💗 Your Library

3. "T" (Theme): Read a book as required by task: THEME

4. a. JAIL: Read the Biggest Thickest Meanest book on your Bookopoly Shelf at time of being sent to jail
b. JUST VISITING: Read a book with word in title that is, at least, 3 syllables long. Please choose your book from your Bookopoly Shelf if you can. If not, then from your general tbr.

5. FREE PARKING: Read a "Random" book from your Bookopoly Shelf. When viewing your Bookopoly Shelf, scroll down to the bottom and choose to view your shelf as 'Random'. When screen is refreshed, read the first book.

6. PROPERTY:
a. If Property is For Sale: any participant will pick books for you
b. If Property is Owned: Owner will pick books for you
c. If Property is Owned by you: read a book of your choice (preferably from your Bookopoly shelf)

7. GO [READ]!: FREE roll of dice -roll 2 dice and move as per your roll.

C. Moving Along the Board

1. Roll 2 dice and move along the board as per number rolled

2. Follow instruction as per the square you’ve landed on –refer (B) above

3. If you are required to request books to be picked for you;
a. You may nominate a number of books that they pick for you (only to give you a little bit of leeway in choosing which book to read or is better accessible)
b. You only have to read ONE (1) book

4. You must finish reading your one (1) book within 4 weeks from time books are picked or there may be a penalty –refer D. 4. below

5. You may be on 3 squares (max) at any moment of the challenge. You may read the books in whichever order is convenient but note the 4 weeks' deadline.
This is purely to save confusion later on. Please datestamp all your movements so that it is clear.


D. Property: Purchase and Repossession

1. If you land on Property For Sale, post to Book Requests thread to request your fellow participants to pick your books for you.

2. To purchase a Property:
a. Declare your intention to purchase in this thread Properties FOR SALE as soon as you have received your list of picked books.
b. Book MUST have 280-420 pages.
c. You have to read and review your chosen book within 7 days of declaration (a)
d. Please post the (short) review in the Properties FOR SALE thread, as a new post, to finalize your purchase
e. If 7 days have lapsed and you have not posted a review, the Property will be put back up For Sale.
f. There is a limit of TWO (2) Properties to be owned by a participant
g. ***NEW*** There is a limit of ONE (1) property purchase per round of the Board by a participant (that is for one full round around the board, you may purchase one property only)

3. If you land on Owned Property, post to the owner’s thread to ask them to pick your books.
NOTE: Property Owners have 48 hours to pick books for other players who have landed on their property and made a request in the appropriate thread. Failure to do so may carry the consequence of your property being repossessed.

4. Repossession of Property:
One of your Properties may be placed on Notice of Repossession IF:
a. there has been no movement on your Bookopoly thread for 4 weeks; AND
b. request on owned property has not been responded to within 48 hours without reasonable excuse.
If you manage to finish your book before anyone bids and settles on your Repossessed Property then you get to keep your property.

E. Housekeeping:

Please create your own thread for:

1. Your movements:
a. list of square you've landed on (please include datestamp for each landing)
b. list of picked books (please include who picked them and datestamp when they told you PLUS datestamp when you've read your chosen book.
Example: Tien's movement thread (last year's)

2. each property you own: for others to request you picking from their shelves. Please list their picked books in this thread and NOT on their plan thread.


F. FAQ

Q: What if I want to join in mid-year?
A: You are welcome to join in anytime though there may not be any property for sale BUT you will still get book/s picked for you from your Bookopoly shelf and therefore, still get to tackle your TBR.

Q: What if I want to stop playing?
A: You may give up your property (a moderator will list this up for sale) OR you could put it up "for sale" yourself. If there are any buyers, as the owner, you will have to pick books from their Bookopoly shelf and usual "Purchase rules" apply.
Buyers, please note limit of 2 properties to be owned per participant at any time.
We would appreciate it if you would let us know your intention to stop playing rather than just dropping off without a word :)

Q: What if I'm not sure if I can commit for the long run?
A: Feel free to join in anyway but if you're not sure about your commitment, you may refrain from purchasing properties. The only downside will be that you may not get to pick books for other participants but will get books picked for you and so, tackle a little bit of your TBR.

Q: Exactly how many books do I have to read for each square?
A: You only have to read one (1) book per square. You can ask for 3-5 books to be picked for you to give you an option but you only have to read 1. You can read all of them, if you like.

Q: How long do we have to read our book?
A: Generally, you have 4 weeks to read a book BUT if you wish to purchase a property, 7 days.

Q: Do I have to post reviews when I finish reading?
A: Reviews are only needed when you are purchasing a property.

Q: How short is a "short review"?
A: 1 paragraph only, please, of at least 3 sentences. Or, if you wish, bullet points (3 min) are also acceptable.

Q: Is there a limit to size of book?
A: The only limit set is for book/s read to purchase property which is to be between 280-420 pages -a fairly average book size and it doesn't matter on edition (as long as it's not Large Print) as this range will pretty much capture most variation.

Q: What if I wanted to purchase a Property but the books chosen for me are all outside the 280-420 page range?
A: Then, unfortunately, this means that you can not purchase the property.

Q: Can I ask the picker to pick 280-420 pages books?
A: No. It's the picker's prerogative to choose your books.

Q: What if I land on Property that's for sale but I do not want to purchase it?
A: That's okay, you don't have to purchase it. You still post in same thread to request for your books.

Q: What if more than 1 person landed on Property for Sale and would like to purchase it?
A: First in first served. The first person to declare intention to purchase will have first dibs at purchasing said property.

Q: How would you know if it's the "Biggest Thickest Meanest" book on my shelf?
A: We don't! As always, we rely on honor system in our challenges. Your conscience will direct you better than we can ;)

Q: Can I add / remove books at any time?
A: Please only undertake "maintenance" when you are in-between rolls (ie. you have received all your picks and are in your 'reading time' before having to roll again for your next move).

Q: How many books do I have to have on my Bookopoly Shelf?
A: We suggest within the range of 30-90 books. At least 30 books so that there is more than enough choices for the pickers and about 90 books maximum so it doesn't become too unwieldy when browsing.

Q: Can I plan ahead?
A: Refer to C. 5. above

Q: What do you mean by "datestamp"?
A: To note the date:
*at each roll of die; and
*every time you've received your list of books;and
*when you've finished reading your book.

Q: What if I can't finish the book I'm reading for the square?
A: You are required to read at least 1 book per square so read another book that has been picked for you. Or, if you're on a task-related square, pick another book that fits the task.

Q: What if I can't finish any of the books picked for me?
A: Essentially you owe that property owner some 'rent' so you'll need to finish reading a book picked by that owner so go ahead and request one additional book. If property is not owned, make that request in the Book Request thread.

If you cannot finish that additional book, then you go to debtor's jail (not the property) and must read the largest book on your Bookopoly Shelf to get out.

After completing that book, play resumes from last rolled square.

Q: What if we, as property owners, are sick or going away on holidays without access to Goodreads so we can't respond to requests within 48 hours?
A: Each property owner will have a 'silent' partner (ie. one of the moderators) to assist in overseeing their property threads. If you are going on holiday, please advise your moderator partner so they can respond to requests without waiting for the 48 hours to lapse. Understandably, if you're sick, you won't feel like getting online and won't be able to notify anyone so if requests aren't responded to by the property owner within 48 hours, the moderator will respond to the request.

Welcome to Bookopoly 2018!!! We do hope you'll like this Special edition your mods have been working very hard for this year ;)

If you've been participating in the Peanuts edition, you'd be very familiar with rules. There has been only ONE (1) addition to the rules in relation to property purchase (D.2g)

g. ***NEW*** There is a limit of ONE (1) property purchase per round of the Board by a participant (that is for one full round around the board, you may purchase one property only)

I'd like to try this, but still have to set up a shelf for this. How long do I have to do that?

Karin wrote: "I'd like to try this, but still have to set up a shelf for this. How long do I have to do that?"

The start date is Dec 1, Karin, but it's one of those challenges that you really can jump in any time you want.

@Abbie: I didn't want to ruin your movement thread but I needed to tell you it's beautiful so I'm posting it here :D

I hope you see this comment...

With planning ahead, if I roll today, will the 4 weeks start from the 1st? I don't want to get myself in trouble early!

Mell wrote: "With planning ahead, if I roll today, will the 4 weeks start from the 1st? I don't want to get myself in trouble early!"

lol yes, 4 weeks from Dec 1 :)

When the board says to advance to the nearest theme, does that mean the closest (which in my case would be 2 squares back) to does that mean move to the next theme square, after the original square you landed on? (Hope this makes sense.)

Cathie wrote: "When the board says to advance to the nearest theme, does that mean the closest (which in my case would be 2 squares back) to does that mean move to the next theme square, after the original square..."

ooh, good question, Cathie... unless task specified for you to move backward, always move forward :)

Judy wrote: "I'm only using one piece for this game (since it's my first time.) Do I need to finish the book before I roll again? I'm going to start my first book tomorrow- can I do my second roll then?

I apol..."

Almost everyone use 3 pieces, I think, so this question never really came up before. Let's just put that you're using 2 pieces so you can roll for a move whilst reading your current book... does that work for you?

One of the squares I landed on someone else is wanting to purchase. Do I still read for that square with the recommendations I have? Thank you!! First time player, probably not my last time asking questions.

STacie - yep - until they finish their book and claim the square - go with what you have :)

Dee wrote: "STacie - yep - until they finish their book and claim the square - go with what you have :)"

Thank you!

Stacie wrote: "One of the squares I landed on someone else is wanting to purchase. Do I still read for that square with the recommendations I have? Thank you!! First time player, probably not my last time asking ..."

Stacie, if you want to buy that square, then you follow Dee's advice. However, if you are just playing through, you treat each square as if you are the only one on the board. The difference is: playing through = 4 weeks to read the book, buying = 1 week.

Bea wrote: "Stacie wrote: "One of the squares I landed on someone else is wanting to purchase. Do I still read for that square with the recommendations I have? Thank you!! First time player, probably not my la..."

So still get the recommendations even if I am not buying it? I just have 4 weeks to read the books they recommend, not the 1?

Stacie wrote: "Bea wrote: "Stacie wrote: "One of the squares I landed on someone else is wanting to purchase. Do I still read for that square with the recommendations I have? Thank you!! First time player, probab..."

Yes, 4 weeks to read from date of choosing the book if not buying the square.

Unless you are purchasing a property, is there a restriction on page count? Is it OK to have novellas/short stories on our shelf?

Mell wrote: "Unless you are purchasing a property, is there a restriction on page count? Is it OK to have novellas/short stories on our shelf?"

No restriction on page count unless purchasing so yes, ok to have novellas and/or short stories on shelf

I completed one task, about to roll again. Do I count from the furthest space I am on the board or from the space I just completed? I swear I'll get the hang of this soon.

From the furthest space which is really your 'current' spot on the board.

Tien wrote: "From the furthest space which is really your 'current' spot on the board."

Okay that's what I thought. So then I think that means Orphan Train because the last spot I landed on told me to take a ride there which usually means go there. Correct?

Stacie wrote: "Tien wrote: "From the furthest space which is really your 'current' spot on the board."

Okay that's what I thought. So then I think that means Orphan Train because the last spot I landed on told m..."

Yes

Hi, I just wanted to make sure I have this right. I landed on a property that is already owned. I do not want to purchase it. I still post in that thread created for that space and request books, just like I would if it was in the main request thread, right?

Jessiebee wrote: "Hi, I just wanted to make sure I have this right. I landed on a property that is already owned. I do not want to purchase it. I still post in that thread created for that space and request books, j..."

Correct. If the property is owned, you post in that property's thread and the owner will pick your books.

Oh no, I have to go to jail already! lol

Lusie wrote: "Oh no, I have to go to jail already! lol"

I feel for you! I noticed last week my longest book was Ulysses, so I promptly removed it from my selection shelf. I didn't want to be hit with that unexpectedly. :-)

Thanks ClickingBell! lol smart of you to remove that book for now.

My longest book is The Invisible Bridge with 758 pages. I think it is about World War II

Lusie wrote: "Thanks ClickingBell! lol smart of you to remove that book for now.

My longest book is The Invisible Bridge with 758 pages. I think it is about World War II"

Lusie, that is one of my LOST books for 2018. Let me know how you like it.

Yikes! I hope it's a ripping read, Lusie :)

I'll let you know, Bea.

Thanks Tien, I hope so too!

Lusie wrote: "Thanks ClickingBell! lol smart of you to remove that book for now.

My longest book is The Invisible Bridge with 758 pages. I think it is about World War II"

I listening to it right now Lusie - if you want moral support ;)

Lusie, you're not alone. I didn't go to jail, but landed on Bea's Bar with my first roll and the only book on Bea's shelves that I already owned was The Brothers Karamazov, which is around 1100 pages in my edition. It's a great book of course, but also a big one! That's why I only rolled once so far...

Marina wrote: "Lusie, you're not alone. I didn't go to jail, but landed on Bea's Bar with my first roll and the only book on Bea's shelves that I already owned was The Brothers Karamazov, which is aro..."

So sorry, Marina. Obviously that is another big book that I need to read.

Haha, no problem Bea, I've wanted to read it for a long time, so why not do it now? :)

My longest book is Impulse with 666pp. However it is a book written is poetry style. I read one of hers which was over 500 pages and I read it in three days.

I rolled the dice and am in jail AGAIN! lol This must be a new record being twice in jail after 6 turns lol
But the good new is that I don't have very other big books on my shelf, so I'll have to read What She Knew with 512 pages.

Wow Marina, that is a big one. Good luck!

Dee, that's great you are listening to it now :)

Lusie wrote: "This must be a new record...I rolled the dice and am in jail AGAIN! lol

Wow Marina, that is a big one. Good luck!

Dee, that's great you are listening to it now :)"

Oh, my goodness, Lusie! What a way to start out!!!

lol it is Bea. But i'm lucky, because the next biggest book only has got 512 pages.

Lusie wrote: "lol it is Bea. But i'm lucky, because the next biggest book only has got 512 pages."

Your experience had me checking my own Bookopoly list. I am reading my biggest one right now for Bookopoly 2018 and the next biggest one is 519. Breathing a deep sigh of relief!

Didn't you learn from my experience last year, guys? I landed in jail like 3 times and my pages were 1,139, 960, & 702! I ended the year with only 44 books read for Bookopoly Peanuts but in terms of pages, I read heaps :O

lol Tien, you are right. You had to go to jail very often. I might add some thicker books to my shelf next year, but for now I'm keeping it like it is.

That's good to know, Bea!

I've started and like it so far. It's about a Hungarian student who is studying architecture in Paris. I have read many books about world war 2, but this is a different angle so it will be interesting.

I have landed on GO TO JAIL, however I have a get-out-of-jail-free card (my very first roll). Do I move to Jail and continue as though I was Just Visiting?

Coralie wrote: "I have landed on GO TO JAIL, however I have a get-out-of-jail-free card (my very first roll). Do I move to Jail and continue as though I was Just Visiting?"

Good question! Just like playing monopoly IRL, roll and move on from the Jail square :)

Tien wrote: "Didn't you learn from my experience last year, guys? I landed in jail like 3 times and my pages were 1,139, 960, & 702! I ended the year with only 44 books read for Bookopoly Peanuts but in terms o..."

Did you put up pretty curtains to make it more homey? :)

Would you believe that after using my get out of jail free card I rolled a 6 for Your Bookshop and rolled another 6 to get another get out of jail free card. Perhaps I won't be reading that big long book that I'm dreading for a while yet!

Just a very comfy armchair for reading, Jayme ;p

I just had to come back and say I love this game! I know, I'm singing to the choir. But this is my first time playing. So much fun. Squee!!

Coralie wrote: "Would you believe that after using my get out of jail free card I rolled a 6 for Your Bookshop and rolled another 6 to get another get out of jail free card. Perhaps I won't be reading that big lon..."

How Lucky could you get?!