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Top 5 Austin and Texas Board Games

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Whether it's family game night or an evening with friends, these board games with a Texas twist provide hours of entertainment. Strike oil, party on Sixth Street, go back to school, or take a quick trip to Dallas, without ever leaving home. Based on the familiar Parker Brothers Monopoly game, do your wheelin' and dealin' in downtown Austin, on the UT campus, or all across the State.

1. Austin-in-a-Box

Want to own a piece of Zilker Park, the Paramount Theatre, or 6th Street? This real estate trading board game is personalized for our city. Make money diving into Austin Lakes, bring down the house with your performance at the Austin Ballet, be elected mayor, and win first prize at the Spamarama all in one evening. Just be careful about the notorious traffic jams and DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS.

2. Texasopoly

Play Collegopoly with this game that's personalized for the University of Texas. Can you recite the Fight Song? Zip around the Drag, the Main Mall, Texas Union, and other hot spots on campus — but don't be late for class. Who knew college could be so profitable. From Late for The Sky Production Company.

3. Monopoly - University of Texas edition

This UT version of the classic Parker Brothers game features athletes, coaches, historic buildings, and other familiar sights and scenes. Can you snatch up the Tower before other players? It doesn't come cheap. Hook 'Em Horns!

4. Monopoly - Texas edition

How did they manage to fit the entire State of Texas into that one little box? Scurry across the Panhandle or down to the coast in your pickup truck. Or choose an armadillo, cowboy hat, cowboy boot, longhorn, or oil rig as your token. Of course Austin, the State Capitol, LBJ Library and UT are all represented on the board along with other major cities. Strike it rich — no drillin' required.

5. Aggieopoly

Gig 'Em Aggies! with this Collegopoly game for Texas A&M. The board features spaces such as Albritton Tower, Kyle Field, Texas Hall of Fame, and Fish Camp. Whup up on them Aggies whether it's football season or not. From Late for The Sky Production Company.
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