Vinton County Opoly
Join us on Thursday October 26th, 2023 for the 'Vinton County Opoly' event.
Think of Monopoly but with real businesses, real people, real prizes....but still using Fake Money!
During this live, in-person event, Players will be given $1,000.00 (in fake money). They will then visit each participating Retailers. At each Retailer, the Player will get to draw a “Chance Card”. The card will provide direction in which the Player will either receive money from the Retailer, or must pay the Retailer.
We will have two levels of Retailers; Gold and Silver. Our Gold Retailers are the downtown shops and restaurants in physical locations. We will also have Silver Retailers set up their own booth (tent/table) in certain locations.
We believe this event will be very similar to the Chocolate Walk that we sponsored last year. There were 32 businesses and 160 participants! Watch video from that event HERE
Benefits to Gold Retailers
Benefits to Silver Retailers
Benefits to the Community
Benefits to Players
Donations
Deadline for Retailers is Thursday October 19th
Gold Retailer - $100 - Donate Here
Silver Retailer - $25 - Donate Here
Deadline for Players is Tuesday October 24th
Walker Ticket - $10 - Donate Here
Ticket-holders will first check in at the Weller Scholarship Table, which will be located at the parking lot near the McArthur Fire Station.
Ticket holder will receive their Retailer Map and Game Board. Check-in begins at 4:30pm EST.
Follow the map to 13 participating destinations in downtown McArthur and draw a “Chance Card”.
Please plan to browse the booths, through stores, pick up some unique items and have dinner before or after the event!
The 'Vinton County Opoly' event will happen rain or shine. No ticket refunds available. If it rains….bring your umbrella!
FAQs
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
- There is no age limit for walkers. But every participating Player, no matter the age, needs a ticket to participate.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
- Yes. You can buy up to 6 tickets per transaction and they can all be under your name, but given to other attendees.
How am I identified as a Vinton County Opoly Player?
- Upon check-in, you will be given a Retailer Map and Game Board that signifies you are a participant so you can draw a Chance Card at each location.
What do I need to bring for the Vinton County Opoly?
- You will be walking about 1-2 miles, so wear a comfortable pair of shoes. You will be outside most of the time, so correct clothing for the weather is important.
Where do I start?
- Ticket-holders will first check in at the Weller Scholarship Table, which will be located near the McArthur Fire Station (303 W High St, Mc Arthur, OH 45651) Ticket holder will receive their Retailer Map and Game Board. Check-in begins at 4:30pm EST. From there you can follow the map however you'd like!
How is a winner determined?
- The event ends at 7:00pm. Players MUST return to the Weller Scholarship Table no later than 7:15pm so our Bankers can total your Fake Money. Upon totally all the Players Fake Money, the top three Players will be awarded ($100, $50, $25).
Two Key Rules:
1. You may NOT give any Fake Money to another Player or take any Fake Money from another Player. This would be unfair and unethical. Both the giving Player and the receiving Player will be disqualified.
2. You must be at the Weller Scholarship Table no later than 7:15pm
Think of Monopoly but with real businesses, real people, real prizes....but still using Fake Money!
During this live, in-person event, Players will be given $1,000.00 (in fake money). They will then visit each participating Retailers. At each Retailer, the Player will get to draw a “Chance Card”. The card will provide direction in which the Player will either receive money from the Retailer, or must pay the Retailer.
We will have two levels of Retailers; Gold and Silver. Our Gold Retailers are the downtown shops and restaurants in physical locations. We will also have Silver Retailers set up their own booth (tent/table) in certain locations.
We believe this event will be very similar to the Chocolate Walk that we sponsored last year. There were 32 businesses and 160 participants! Watch video from that event HERE
Benefits to Gold Retailers
- Our goal is to bring over 100 people into your physical location
- Add your company name to each “Vinton County Opoly Board”
- Provide you the Chance Cards and Fake Money
- Add your company name to our website
- You will also receive a “Vinton County Opoly Gold Retailer” sign to proudly display at your entrance
- Add your company name to a large sign at the event Registration Station
- Share a link to your companies Website or Facebook Page to: a. The 'Vinton County Opoly Event' (many registered), b. The Weller Scholarship Team (257 Members) c. General Facebook Post (1,978 Friends....mostly from Vinton County)
- Pass your entire donation along to the students of Vinton County!
Benefits to Silver Retailers
- Provide you a location to set up YOUR table (booth/tent) to display your product/service
- Our goal is to bring over 100 people to your table
- Add your company name to our website
- Add your company name to each “Vinton County Opoly Board”
- Provide you the Chance Cards and Fake Money
- Add your company name to a large sign at the event Registration Station
- Share a link to your company's Website or Facebook Page to: a. The 'Vinton County Opoly Event' (many registered), b. The Weller Scholarship Team (257 Members) c. General Facebook Post (1,978 Friends....mostly from Vinton County)
- Pass your entire donation along to the students of Vinton County!
Benefits to the Community
- All proceeds from this event will go to The Weller Scholarship Fund
- The Weller Scholarship Fund has been established to assist at least one individual from Vinton County each year with college education expenses
- The Weller Scholarship has assisted 11 students to date with college expenses
- The amount for 2024 is $1,500.00. The deadline is April 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST
- Details and application can be found at www.WellerScholarship.org
Benefits to Players
- Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 individuals who have the most “Fake Money” at the end of the event
- First Place - $100
- Second Place - $50
- Third Place - $25
- REAL CASH!!!
- See products offered by our local merchants
- Visit with your friends and family
- Get outside, exercise and get your steps in!!
- Deadline for ticket purchase is Tuesday October 24th by 11:30pm EST.
- Your donation to this event gets invested into the students from Vinton County!
- Link to join this event on Facebook HERE
Donations
Deadline for Retailers is Thursday October 19th
Gold Retailer - $100 - Donate Here
Silver Retailer - $25 - Donate Here
Deadline for Players is Tuesday October 24th
Walker Ticket - $10 - Donate Here
Ticket-holders will first check in at the Weller Scholarship Table, which will be located at the parking lot near the McArthur Fire Station.
Ticket holder will receive their Retailer Map and Game Board. Check-in begins at 4:30pm EST.
Follow the map to 13 participating destinations in downtown McArthur and draw a “Chance Card”.
Please plan to browse the booths, through stores, pick up some unique items and have dinner before or after the event!
The 'Vinton County Opoly' event will happen rain or shine. No ticket refunds available. If it rains….bring your umbrella!
FAQs
Is there an age limit to enter the event?
- There is no age limit for walkers. But every participating Player, no matter the age, needs a ticket to participate.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
- Yes. You can buy up to 6 tickets per transaction and they can all be under your name, but given to other attendees.
How am I identified as a Vinton County Opoly Player?
- Upon check-in, you will be given a Retailer Map and Game Board that signifies you are a participant so you can draw a Chance Card at each location.
What do I need to bring for the Vinton County Opoly?
- You will be walking about 1-2 miles, so wear a comfortable pair of shoes. You will be outside most of the time, so correct clothing for the weather is important.
Where do I start?
- Ticket-holders will first check in at the Weller Scholarship Table, which will be located near the McArthur Fire Station (303 W High St, Mc Arthur, OH 45651) Ticket holder will receive their Retailer Map and Game Board. Check-in begins at 4:30pm EST. From there you can follow the map however you'd like!
How is a winner determined?
- The event ends at 7:00pm. Players MUST return to the Weller Scholarship Table no later than 7:15pm so our Bankers can total your Fake Money. Upon totally all the Players Fake Money, the top three Players will be awarded ($100, $50, $25).
Two Key Rules:
1. You may NOT give any Fake Money to another Player or take any Fake Money from another Player. This would be unfair and unethical. Both the giving Player and the receiving Player will be disqualified.
2. You must be at the Weller Scholarship Table no later than 7:15pm
Gold Retailers (click to visit their site):
- A.T. Hoy Transportation
- Dodrill Realty
- Hotel McArthur
- Jordan Essentials - Kenda Armstrong
- Mama Renies
- McArthur Volunteer Fireman’s Association
- Shrivers Pharmacy
- Spring Street Sports
- Vinton County National Bank
- Weeping Willow Boutique
- Dodrill Realty
- Hotel McArthur
- Jordan Essentials - Kenda Armstrong
- Mama Renies
- McArthur Volunteer Fireman’s Association
- Shrivers Pharmacy
- Spring Street Sports
- Vinton County National Bank
- Weeping Willow Boutique
Silver Retailers (click to visit their site):
- Mary Kay - Misty Davis
- On Guard Defense
- Poked & Polished
- Raccoon Creek Outfitters
- RELowe Transportation
- Southern Ohio Adventures Recreation (S.O.A.R.)
- Trecia Kimes-Brown Law Office
- On Guard Defense
- Poked & Polished
- Raccoon Creek Outfitters
- RELowe Transportation
- Southern Ohio Adventures Recreation (S.O.A.R.)
- Trecia Kimes-Brown Law Office