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Fallout 3-themed Monopoly set. The custom-built game board is set under glass and housed in a 21"x21" lidded pine box (lid not shown, bears the Vault Tec logo and attaches via brass clasps on the sides). The box is built to be as low-profile and lightweight as possible, tipping the scale at (I estimate) about 15lbs.The drawer on this one was constructed a bit hastily, and as such it doesn't pull completely out. Future versions will have at least twice as much storage space for cards, caps and pieces.
Property cards are printed on cardstock, though I am looking for something more durable to print them on. Also I plan on weathering them to be more cohesive with the set. I've yet to make the Chance and Community Chest cards, though I plan for them to keep the spirit and humor of the originals while being very Fallout-specific and featuring drawings of the Vault Boy rather than Uncle Moneybags.
Paper currency will done away with. In its place will be color-coded Nuka Cola caps bearing a number on the logo.
In lieu of houses and hotels I have different caliber brass bullet casings. I'm still up in the air about what to use for game pieces, perhaps each set will have a random assortment of found objects. In the future I would like to cast Fallout related tokens, but currently that is unreasonable.
The image I created for the board is here .
UPDATE 4/8/11:
Thanks everyone for all of the great responses and feedback. It blew my mind when a friend mentioned this made front page on reddit gaming a few days ago, I had no idea people were spreading the word about this as much as they are.
In response to the multitude of people asking, yes, I would love to reproduce and sell these to everyone who wants one. However, there are surely legality issues due to the use of images and named owned by Bethesda and Parker Brothers (they make Monopoly, right?). I'm contemplating inquiring about some sort of licensing agreement with them but I don't have high hopes for it because I doubt they want some fucker slapping their copyrights on shit he makes in his garage like it's official merchandise. I do at least plan to make a nice one and send it their way, as I saw a guy who made a totally rad laser rifle did with his prop. If they get a kick out of it it's the least I can do for having made such a bitching game. Anyway, here's hoping that I can someday find a way to spread these around with all the other fans.
-dustin
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Comments: 146
Falloutturkey [2010-12-17 15:03:18 +0000 UTC]
You did it with the ordinary monopoly set, right?.
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swanboy In reply to Falloutturkey [2010-12-21 00:53:31 +0000 UTC]
I didn't start with a Monopoly set, if that's what you mean. I created my own board and printed it.
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swanboy In reply to Falloutturkey [2010-12-14 17:40:51 +0000 UTC]
Uhh, can you elaborate on that question?
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Jfreak29 [2010-12-12 00:22:01 +0000 UTC]
Super awesome! Love all the detail and references. By the way, I think you misspelled radiation in that 4th square. Just a heads up.
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swanboy In reply to Jfreak29 [2010-12-12 20:46:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. I've since fixed that one the PDF, but congratulations on being the only person to notice!
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Darksamu [2010-12-11 04:22:15 +0000 UTC]
This is beyond awesome. I love Monopoly, and having it set in an apocalyptic wasteland can only make it better.
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Oorah007 In reply to ??? [2010-12-10 02:45:11 +0000 UTC]
This really looks great. I'd definitly buy it if it was mass produced, but the more time spent on i the more the price rises. it really is fantastic though so I might consider it.
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sp4rt4n150 In reply to ??? [2010-12-10 00:04:59 +0000 UTC]
I have an idea for the game pieces! little versions of the vault-tec bobble heads! Or maybe Dogmeat, Nuka-Cola bottle, a fat man nuke, etc.
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Oorah007 In reply to frikenninja7 [2010-12-10 02:44:14 +0000 UTC]
* correction- you get to be what's left of the Pre-War shoe.
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Olive-Owl [2010-12-09 21:46:19 +0000 UTC]
This is remarkable!
I love all the details you put onto the board and each of the references to the Fallout series. Looks like it took awhile but it seems well worth it. Excellent work!
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thebluecanary [2010-12-09 16:35:06 +0000 UTC]
Found a list of "Fallout" Minitures you might find helpful.
[link]
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swanboy In reply to thebluecanary [2010-12-09 17:23:41 +0000 UTC]
Awesome, I'm checking this out now.
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thebluecanary In reply to swanboy [2010-12-09 19:37:51 +0000 UTC]
Sounds on a totally unrealted search.
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thebluecanary In reply to ??? [2010-12-09 14:33:59 +0000 UTC]
If you could do it, pipboy (like the bobble heads) would be great for the figures.
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alchmstlva In reply to ??? [2010-12-09 05:13:17 +0000 UTC]
Any chance I can buy one of the off you? This is AMAZING!
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JopeysBeautifulVoice In reply to ??? [2010-12-09 01:41:42 +0000 UTC]
That's awesome! I haven't played Monopoly in ages, but it looks like even if the world ends I'll be able to!
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Tainted-Petals [2010-12-09 01:08:09 +0000 UTC]
Aw man that's awesome! The image for your board isn't working though. But I would so adore owning one of these! It'd work out awesome for Fallout themed parties
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swanboy In reply to Tainted-Petals [2010-12-09 05:52:06 +0000 UTC]
Fix'd! Thanks for the heads up. Have you had Fallout parties?
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Tainted-Petals In reply to swanboy [2010-12-09 15:02:12 +0000 UTC]
I have friends that would come if I chose to and I'm contemplating it.
I've made quantum cola before and it'd be awesome to just have everyone over and party with fallout-esque food and games.
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swanboy In reply to Tainted-Petals [2010-12-09 15:57:04 +0000 UTC]
I went to a broader-themed post-apocalypse party that was a good time. Everyone showed up in specific movie character costumes or just in raider-esque garb. Lot's of fun until someone threw some tires on the fire and the cops showed up.
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Tainted-Petals In reply to swanboy [2010-12-09 17:51:03 +0000 UTC]
o__O Wow, I think that'd be awesome until yeah, some actual raider-esque thoughts/actions.
I really need to get my friends from the city down to my apartment, because it'd be awesome I think. A general post-apocalyptic theme sounds great!
Hope if you have another one in the future you can keep them away from anything flaming.
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swanboy In reply to why-was-it-a-PIG [2010-12-09 05:50:36 +0000 UTC]
I have plan to make more, but it may be a while. Send me a message and I'll keep in touch.
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Hedgey [2010-12-08 23:18:09 +0000 UTC]
This is totally epic! Please let me know if you ever plan on selling these
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penisalotta In reply to ??? [2010-12-08 21:13:55 +0000 UTC]
You could the Legion Denari (or how ever it's spelt) and the NCR dollars, since they both have different increments and cap exchange rate.
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swanboy In reply to penisalotta [2010-12-08 21:24:17 +0000 UTC]
Well, I'm sticking to Fallout 3 for this project. All of the property are locations specifically from that game. I'm going to use actual caps with the Nuka Cola logo and a numeral in different colors.
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hamnzo In reply to ??? [2010-12-08 21:13:42 +0000 UTC]
Amazing dude! Looks very professional! I want one.
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swanboy In reply to hamnzo [2010-12-08 21:22:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. It would take some time, but that is a definite possibility.
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Gekon-005 In reply to ??? [2010-12-08 20:14:40 +0000 UTC]
I can imagine this:
"Chance Card"
"Oh, oh... Accidently you attracted pack's of Deathclaws attention and you can't escape, cause you're overloaded. You must leave a 25% of your stuff or else you will die horrible death "
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swanboy In reply to Gekon-005 [2010-12-08 20:24:42 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I want to keep the humor and spirit of the Monopoly cards but give them distinctly Fallout flair. Plus the little illustrations of Uncle Moneybags (or whatever the Monopoly guy's name is) are really similar to all the Vault Boy pictures from the perks.
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Bothnia In reply to ??? [2010-12-08 20:04:02 +0000 UTC]
Hahaa! That's amazing! ...you don't sell these, do you?
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swanboy In reply to Bothnia [2010-12-08 20:22:12 +0000 UTC]
That's the plan. This is my second one so far, I'm having trouble finding a place to print the board at a reasonable price.
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