Monopoly's 80th anniversary spectacular Part 1

Monopoly's 80th anniversary spectacular
by Myles King

Fans, I'm doing a very special fan fiction to honor Monopoly's 80th anniversary. And, in honor of this momentous occasion, I'm bringing back the 90's version of the show, and the bonus round will be so much fun, too. And, I'm inviting 3 cartoon stars from the 90's in the first part and the 3 from this year. Sit back, relax and enjoy the 80th anniversary spectacular of "MONOPOLY"! ENJOY!

open dA special logo in the style of Mirimax Films 90 version

open Myles King Entertainment logo

Me: Hi, I'm Myles King and tonight, we're celebrating our 80th anniversary of the classic board game: "Monopoly". We've invited 6 cartoon stars to play a classic game show from way back when I was born. Sadly, it lasted for a few months, but this time, I'm going to take great pleasure of hosting this special. So, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages, it's time for "MONOPOLY'S 80th ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR"!!

*audience cheers and applause*

*Monopoly theme*

Tom Kenny: That's right! Monopoly, the world's most popular board game celebrating it's 80th anniversary is once again, Monopoly, THE TV GAME! Tonight, it's a one-hour special to honor the board game's anniversary. For our first game, here comes the players: The red player, Darkwing Duck, the yellow player, Dot Warner and the green player, Arnold Shortman. Here's our hostess, Jenny Brown. And now, the star of our spectacular show, MYLES KING!

Me: Whoo! Thank you very much, Tom Kenny. I appreciate it. Hello, everybody and welcome to the "Monopoly 80th anniversary spectacular"! Now, as you know, this board game has been popular for 8 decades and it has been so much fun. They also had a game show based on that back in 1990 and then, 25 years ago, they had one where somebody could win $1,000,000. But, tonight, since we're celebrating a special occasion, we're going to play the classic game show based on the game board where our players must earn some Monopoly money. Now, answer some crossword clues and you get a monopoly. And every time you get a monopoly, we will deposit the combined values of the properties in your bank and if you play this game well, you might have a shot to win $250,000! So, players, good luck to you, the streets of Atlantic City awaits you. Hands on buzzers, we will start on Mediterranean Avenue worth $60 and all correct answers on the 1st lot begin with the letter H. Here's your first clue. Sweet and sticky thing.

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: That's easy. It's Honey.

Me: Yes, it is honey. Dot has $60 and we go to Baltic Avenue which also happens to be worth $60. Here's your clue. Die ____

(ding)

Me: Yes, Dot.

Dot: Hard.

Me: Hard is correct! "Die Hard" starred Bruce Willis, by the way. And Dot got the whole monopoly and she double's it to $240. You boys still have another shot as we head to the light blue properties starting with Oriental Avenue. The clues still start with H and here is your clue. The capital of the Aloha State.

(ding)

Me: Arnold.

Arnold: It's Honolulu.

Me: Yes, it is Honolulu and you got $100. Next up, Vermont Avenue worth $100. Check it out. Cultural or historical.

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: That would be heritage.

Me: You got it! Another $100 for you and we're now at Connecticut Avenue worth $120. Ready? Here's your clue. A bunny move.

(ding)

Me: Arnold.

Arnold: Hop.

Me: Uh-huh! Hop is the one and you're up to $220. Darkwing Duck, you can relax for a little while Arnold and Dot battle for the monopoly. Arnold, you have 2, if you get it right, that's a monopoly for you. Dot, you must get 2 properties to get that. If you're ready, here is your clue. She's the jinx to Bond.

(ding)

Me: Arnold.

Arnold: It's Halle Berry.

Me: Boo-yah! Halle Berry played Jinx in "Die Another Day". Well done. You got $320 and you get the monopoly worth $320 and you just doubled to $640. Nicely done. Darkwing has yet to score, but he can get right back into this as we head to St. Charles Place which is $140 value. This time, players, in the 2nd lot, correct answers will begin with the letter V. OK? So, here's your clue. The orchestra version of guitar.

(ding)

Me: Yes, Darkwing.

Darkwing: It's a violin.

Me: Yes! And, you're on the board with $140. We go to States Avenue also worth $140. And here is the clue. The ski city of Colorado.

(ding)

Me: Arnold.

Arnold: Is it... Vail?

Me: That's the one. You got that property and you're at $780. Now, on to Virginia Avenue which is worth $160. Someone's gonna try to get it. Here's your clue. A snake's deadly weapon.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: It's gotta be Venom.

Me: Venom is right. And you're at $300. Dot, you'll have to sit this one out for now while the guys try to get a monopoly. Arnold, you got one green in there, so you must answer 2 right to win and Darkwing, you got 2, answer just one and you've got your first monopoly. Here's your clue. Olivia Olson voices this character.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing again.

Darkwing: It's Vanessa.

Me: Vanessa Doofenshmirtz is the one! Great work, Darkwing! Let's turn them all red and you got a monopoly of $440 taking you to $740, my man. You're in 2nd place, but gaining ground. So, now we're jumping the railroad to St. James Place worth $180. Here's your clue. The star of "Wedding Crashers".

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: It's Vince Vaughn.

Me: Vince Vaughn is right. You got $180 taking you to $400. We're movin' up to Tennessee Avenue at $180. Check out this clue. She's your fire and desire.

(ding)

Me: Dot again.

Dot: Venus.

Me: Oh, yeah! Venus is a planet, too. You're up to $580. Now, you got another chance for another monopoly. New York Avenue and it's worth $200. Here is your clue and it is... The place for sexy lingerie.

(ding)

Me: Dot got it before the buzzer. What is it?

Dot: My brothers will be surprised about this. It's Victoria's Secret.

Me: That's it! Victoria's Secret. You're probably too young to be in sexy style, but I like your style and charisma, too.

Dot: Thank you.

Me: So, the monopoly is $560 and you're up to $1140. That's the end of the 1st 2 lots. Dot at $1140, Arnold at $780 and Darkwing at $740. And, we're about to take our first break. When we come back, we're gonna talk to our players and continue our game. Get yourself a snack, stick around and we will continue with more of our 80th anniversary spectacular of "Monopoly" when we come back.

*cheers and applause*

*commercial*

*back to our special*

Tom Kenny: Welcome back to "Monopoly's 80th Anniversary Spectacular", starring Myles King.

Me: Thank you, Tom. We're continuing our 80th anniversary spectacular of our board game. Before we continue with our game, me and Jenny are gonna talk to our players of our first game.

Jenny: That's right, Myles. Our red player is Darkwing Duck, the star of the same name of Disney's classic cartoon. Darkwing, you've been known as the champion of right and the shadowy disguise.

Darkwing: Yes. I protect the city from the most dangerous villains. And, my real name is Drake Dillard.

Me: I like that, Drake. I saw you on the Disney Channel and you have a great deal of working well with ducks.

Darkwing: It's always been my duty to work well with my partner, Launchpad and my adoptive daughter, Gosalyn. We all work together like family.

Audience, Jenny and me: Aww.

Me: That's so sweet. Well, Darkwing, welcome to our special and good luck.

Darkwing: Thank you.

Me: Next up is Dot Warner from "Animaniacs". So, I understand you and your brothers have been popular on the Kids' WB for a while.

Dot: That is true.

Me: I do enjoy that cartoon.

Dot: Really?

Me: More than you know. And, you're also known as the cute one.

Dot: Yes, most animated ladies are a bit jealous because of my cuteness, and some of them enjoy my style. And, my brothers Yakko and Wakko always have some zany adventures every time and we've always had some fun through the years.

Jenny: Ooh! Sounds like you've had some great experiences through the years.

Me: I can see why.

Jenny: Yeah. Dot, we hope you have some fun on this special show.

Dot: Me too.

Jenny: And finally, Arnold Shortman from the nickelodeon series "Hey Arnold!"

Arnold: That's me!

*audience laughs, applause*

Me: Good one.

Jenny: Yeah. Now, Arnold, I can tell you've had some great adventures, too.

Arnold: Yeah. I had some pretty good adventures and I live with my grandparents. My real parents have been away for a while, but I have a family who loves me. Fortunately, we may not always be famous, but at least we have each other. And, I also have some friends who have had some great moments with me, especially my best friend, Gerald.

Me: I like that. Well, I hope you do well on our 80th anniversary show, but don't feel bad if you're at $780. You'll do fine. Best of luck, Arnold.

Arnold: Thanks.

Me: All right, let's continue our game and we are now at block 3 where we happen to be at Kentucky Avenue worth $220. This time, correct answers will begin with the letter "M". Here is your first clue in this thing. The nut on a candy.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: Uh... almond?

(buzzer)

Me: Ooh! No, but good guess. Anybody?

(ding)

Dot.

Dot: It's Macadamia.

Me: It is macadamia. Good work, Dot. You're at $1360. And, Darkwing, that wrong answer cost you. You drop to $520. Let's head to Indiana Avenue which is also worth $220. Here is your clue. The home state of the Vikings and Timberwolves.

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: Minnesota.

Me: Yep. Minnesota is the state and the home of the Twins, Timberwolves and Vikings and also home to Mall of America. All right, Dot, you're at $1580. Now, we are heading to Illinois Avenue and that's gonna be worth $240. Here is your clue. The entertainer is no relation to Drew.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: Let's see, Mariah?

Me: That's right. Mariah Carey! OK, that right answer brings him up to $760 and he's gaining ground. Arnold, you can hang back and relax as Dot and Arnold battle each other for that monopoly. Dot, get one question right, and that monopoly is yours. Darkwing, if you answer 2 right, you will get another monopoly. Are you guys ready?

Darkwing/Dot: Yes.

Me: Here is your clue. The doctor of "Criminal Minds".

(ding)

Darkwing: I think it's Matthew Gray Gubler.

Me: Darkwing, you are right. One more, and you got the monopoly. Dot, you gotta get this to stop him. Your clue is... she's the 90's diva with an attitude.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: It's Madonna.

Me: Oh, you got it! Madonna is still popular in music. All right. That monopoly is $680 and takes you up to $1440 and you're in the lead. Great work. Now, we're going to the yellow and we start on Atlantic Avenue and it's worth $260. Here's your clue. A creamy, noodle-ly appetizer.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: Mac and Cheese.

Me: Boo-yah! That's the one. You are at $1700 now. We're going to Ventour Avenue and this time we're going for $260 again. Here's your clue. This song's lyrics "Lovely as a summer day".

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: It's "My Cherie Amour".

Me: By my man, Stevie Wonder. Yes! That takes you to $1620. Next up, and it's the last one of the 3rd block: Marvin Gardens. $280 at stake and here is your clue. From karate to jujitsu.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: Martial Arts.

Me: Hi-ya! You're right. Martial Arts is the one and you're up to $1980. Arnold, once again, just sit back and relax while Dot and Darkwing fight for another monopoly. Guys, you know how this works. Dot, answer 2 and you got a monopoly. Darkwing, answer 1, you got it. Here is your clue. Martin Luther King Jr's big speech.

(ding before the buzzer)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: It's Mountaintop.

Me: Uh-huh! MLK's "I've been to the mountaintop". Great job, Darkwing. Let's paint it red and you got an $800 monopoly bringing you to $2780. And now, on to the last block, where we start with Pacific Avenue. It's worth $300. This time, the correct answers will begin with W. Here's your clue. New York's business section.

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: Wall Street.

Me: Correct! You got $300 and you're at $3080. Next property is North Carolina Avenue and it's also a $300 value. Check out this clue. Pierce Brosnan's 2nd to last Bond movie.

(ding)

Me: Arnold.

Arnold: The World is Not Enough.

Me: You got it! That one is yours and you're at $1080 and now we're movin' on to Penn Avenue which is at $320. Here's your clue. She will always love you.

(ding)

Darkwing: It's Whitney Houston.

Me: Yep. The great, late Whitney Houston. Darkwing's at $3400. Now, Dot, this time, you'll just sit and watch the boys battle for the monopoly. Darkwing, you got 2, answer this one right, you win that monopoly. Arnold, you need to answer 2 right to stop Darkwing. Ready, guys? Here is your clue. Microsoft's 4 screen logo.

(ding)

Darkwing.

Darkwing: Windows.

Me: That's it. You got monopoly thrice. That one is $920 and that takes you up to $4,320. Darkwing is on a roll! Now, we're at the last properties of the block. We're at Park Place worth $350. Ready, guys? Here's your clue. One of tennis' most big event.

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: Wimbledon.

Me: Wimbledon is definitely right. You are now at $1970. And, we're at the last property called Boardwalk. This one is worth $400. This is the very last clue of the round. Check it out. She's the red, white and blue of justice.

(ding)

Me: Dot.

Dot: Wonder Woman!

Me: You got it! And, you are at $2,370 and that monopoly bonus of $750 takes you up to $3,120. What a round this has been. We got Darkwing at $4,320, Dot at $3,120 and Arnold still very much alive with $1,080. Now, while we take a break, our players will use some of their money to buy hotels to improve their properties with houses and hotels. Houses are $100 and hotel chains are $500. That's a great way to get some rewards and you will see this in a little bit. See you in a minute.

*cheers and applause*

*commercial*

*back from commercial*

Jenny: Welcome back to the show and this is the big money round! Once again, your host and my sweet babydoll, Mr. Myles King.

Me: Thank you, Jenny. All right, everybody. After some construction and stuff, it's time for the "Big Money Round". Now, you guys will be traveling together around the board and hope to get nice rewards. And we got hotels everywhere and we start with Darkwing. Darkwing, you finished up round one with $4,320 and have control of four monopolies! Wow! What a payoff. So, you opted on hotels and we deduct $2,000 of the monopoly money and you will start with 2,320. Dot, you finished the round with $3,120 with 3 monopolies. And you also opted for hotels, so we're gonna deduct 1,500 and then start with 1,620 of monopoly money. And, finally Arnold, you finished the round with 1,080 with one monopoly. You opted for hotels, too so we deduct 500 for that and you start with 580. Now, players, when we land on whatever property you hit, I will give you a clue and you'll have 5 seconds to answer it. You do, and you got the money. But, and I warn you, if you make a mistake by answering it wrong, then your opponents will take that money! Ouch! Everybody ready? Let's turn over to my girl, Jenny. Jenny, let's roll!

Jenny: OK!

*Jenny rolls the dice*

Jenny: It's 9.

Me: A 9. And we're at... Connecticut Avenue. A green property controlled by you, Arnold. Tom,  how much can Arnold make?

Tom: Well, Myles, it's gonna be good. $700.

Me: $700 for you, Arnold with a correct answer to this clue beginning with the letter G. A beautiful piece on the backyard.

Arnold: Garden.

Me: Yep. You're at 980 and Jenny, roll the dice.

Jenny: Rolling!

*rolls the dice*

Jenny: Lucky 7!

Me: My favorite lucky number. We're at... St. James Place. All right, what are we lookin' at, Tom?

Tom: Nice piece of change, $1500.

Me: $1500 for you, Dot, sweetie. If you can correctly answer this clue with the letter P. A red circle of meat.

Dot: It's pepperoni.

Me: Pepperoni is right! You're now at $3,120. Good work. Jenny, let's roll some more.

Jenny: Oh, you got it.

*rolls the dice*

Jenny: Ooh! Double 3's

Me: Double 3's is 6. When you hit double, we add $1000 to free Parking jackpot which is now at $2000. But, let's see where we are at. It's a "Chance" card. And it says...

It's your birthday! Collect $250

Me: Each of you get $250 each. This is so good. Darkwing at 2,570, Dot at 3,370 and Arnold at 1,230. Very good. Let's roll, Jen.

Jenny: Rolling again.

*rolls the dice*

Jenny: We got a sweet 3.

Me: A 3. We're at... B & O Railroad. That's gonna be worth, how much, Tom?

Tom: Mylester, that's worth $3,000.

Me: OK, whoever gets the clue right, gets it. Here's your clue with the letter U. The maker of "The Fast and the Furious".

(ding)

Darkwing.

Darkwing: Universal Pictures.

Me: Yes. Universal. *hums Universal theme* Nice work, Darkwing, you're now at 5,570. Let's roll again, Jen.

*rolls the dice*

Jenny: Lucky me! A 12!

Me: A 12. Where are we going to? Park Place! That's controlled by Dot. What is she going to try to win, Tom?

Tom: Well, it's totally awesome, Myles. It's $10,000.

Me: 10 G's. Dot, let's see if you can get this with the clue beginning with the letter "C". The street fighter from Great Britain.

Dot: Uh....

(buzzer)

Me: Ooh! Out of time, who's gonna get this?

(ding)

Me: Darkwing.

Darkwing: Cammy.

Me: Cammy is right! That brings you up to 15,570. Awesome. Dot, no harm, no foul. But, let's continue with our roll. Jenny?

Jenny: Rolling.

*rolls the dice*

Jenny: Oh, cool! It's a 4.

Me: And a 4 takes us to -- and we've passed go and you guys get $500 each -- Mediterranean Avenue where Dot has this property. How much could she make, Tom?

Tom: She can make $500.

Me: $500. Answer this clue correctly, Dot and you got in the game. This clue begins with the letter "R". She was the host of her own talk show from 1993-2004.

(ding)

Dot: It's Ricki Lake.

Me: Correct! You didn't have to hit the buzzer, but you're up to now 4,370. All right.

*bell dings*

And that sound means, we have a minute to go. Jen, let's roll again.

Jenny: Rolling again.

*rolls the dice*

Jenny: 8.

Me: OK, and an 8 takes us to Connecticut Avenue. How much, Tom?

Tom: We're still at $1,000, Myles. Good money.

Me: $1,000 for you, Arnold if you answer this correctly with the cue beginning with L. She's the sister of Bart and Maggie.

Arnold: It's Lisa.

Me: Lisa is right! You're up to 2,230. Let's roll.

Jen: And we're rolling...

*rolls the dice*

A 7.

Me: Lucky 7. And we're at St. James place again with $1,500 and Dot, you can get this if you answer this clue with the letter "D". Blank and pearls.

Dot: Diamonds.

Me: Yep. Diamonds is the one. You're up to 3,730. And, we now have time for one more roll. Jen, please.

*roll the dice one more time*

Jen: And, it's an 11!

Me: 11. We're heading up to Ventour Avenue. How much is that worth, Tom?

Tom: That is a nice chunk of dough. $4,500.

Me: $4,500 for you, Darkwing, if you answer this clue correctly and this clue beginning with the letter "S". Here is that clue. A Disney character who is friends with animals.

Darkwing: I know this. Snow White.

Me: That is the correct one! Well done. You're now up to $20,070. All right, dude. And...

*synth laser blips*

Well, that sound means, time is up, so we're gonna tally our final scores. Arnold, you had a monopoly with 3 hotels. We sold out the hotels which is worth $1500 and adding to your $2,320 with a final total of $3,820. That's not enough to overtake Dot or Darkwing. Sorry, buddy. Next is, Dot. She has 3 monopolies with 7 hotels. We sold the hotels out and they are worth $3,500 and adding to her 3,730 for a final total of... $7,230. That's almost close, but definitely not enough to defeat Darkwing. Sorry, Dot. But, I hope you had fun with us.

Dot: I did. But, at least I made some friends.

Me: Good for you. Last but totally not least... Darkwing Duck, who has had a really awesome day and he has 4 monopolies with a dozen hotels! Wow! That's a lot. Well, when we sold out his hotels and it's worth $6,000, we add that to his $20,070 giving him a final total of.... $26,070! Darkwing is our winner! Congratulations, dude. Come on up, buddy. Dot and Arnold, you guys where great, dude. I hope you had some fun. We got you guys $1,000 in cash and an 80th anniversary "Monopoly" board game, T-shirt and photos to keep to remember the beset times ever. Thank you, guys. All right, when we come back, we're gonna see if we can give Darkwing a check for $250,000. This will be a great one. See you around.

*cheers and applause*

*commercial*

*back to the show*

Me: All right, welcome back to our special. We're here with Darkwing Duck who won the game with 26,070 of monopoly money, but that's for play money. He's getting $5,000. Now, Darkwing, that 5 G's is yours to keep, guaranteed no matter what happens. Now, I am going to give you a chance to win some cash and prizes and a big check for 250K in our "Go for 250,000" bonus round. Now, if you pass GO, you're gonna go home with $50,000. But, if you land on GO exactly, you are taking home $250,000. Now, you see this? This here is the "Dice Roller". And, this is the buzzer to stop the dice. Whenever you stop, you hit the button and we land which ever property you land on either a cash or prize. OK?

Darkwing: OK.

Me: Then, let's begin. Hit it, Dice Roller!

*Dice Roller starts rolling*

*Darkwing stops the roller, landing on...*

Me: Nice! Doubles! It's a 12. Come on.

Me/Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Me: A twelve lands on Electric Company. What's on "Electric Company"?

*reveals a gift card for Best Buy*

Me: A Best Buy gift card. All right. Well, you rolled a double, so, you still have 5 rolls left. But, I don't want you to be dissapponited, because you can roll doubles only 3 times. The 4th time you roll a double, the game will be over, but you won't lose money or prize, 'cause once you get some, it's yours to keep no matter what. Now, hit it, Dice Roller!

*Dice Roller starts rolling again*

*Darkwing stops the roller, landing on...*

Me: A 9! OK!

Me/Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Me: We're on Kentucky Avenue. How much is that worth?

*reveals its $6,000*

Me: OK. $6,000. Nice. OK. Now, you have 4 rolls left, but we are 9 spaces from go to jail. We don't want that. Hit "Go To Jail", you lose everything except $5,000 you've got earlier. Anything less than a 9 and you're safe, but get more than 9, you still have a chance. OK? Now, hit it, Dice Roller!

*Dice Roller rolls again*

*Darkwing Duck stops at...*

Me: A 7! Lucky you, buddy. Let's go.

Me/Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Me: Well, we're at Water Works. Now, each other these faucets contain a prize. Which one would you like?

*audience yelling suggestions*

Darkwing: I'll go with 2.

Me: OK, what's behind 2?

*reveals its a trip to Hawaii*

Me: Well, you're going to Hawaii. Great. Now, you got a Best Buy gift card, a Hawaiian vacation and 6 grand. But, be careful, you're snake eyes from "Jail". We don't want that. But, there's some good news, you're 12 away from winning $250K. And, you have 2 rolls to go. You ready, D?

Darkwing: Ready.

Me: Hit it, Dice Roller!

*Dice Roller rolls again*

*Darkwing stops again and lands on...*

Me: All right! A 7! You got lucky again.

Me/Audience: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Me: Well, we're on the short line railroad. That means you are going somewhere. Where's he going to?

*reveals a trip to Jamaica*

Me: Well, you're going to Jamaica! Awesome.

Darkwing: I love Jamaica.

Me: All right. Well, there's only one more roll left. You are 5 away from $250,000. However, if you get more than 5, you have $50,000. Let's see what happens.

Darkwing: Yes, let's see.

Me: Come on. Show me a 5. Show me a 5.

*Dice roller stops, lands on 5*

Me: WHAT?! No way! YOU JUST WON $250,000! Way to go, Darkwing! Whoo-hoo! All right! Congratulations, buddy. You're going to Hawaii, Jamaica, a Best Buy gift card and you're taking home $255,000! And you got a great group cheering you on. Who are they?

Darkwing: That's my friend, Launchpad and my daughter, Gosalyn.

Gosalyn: Way to go, Darkwing! We never doubted you.

Darkwing: Me neither.

Launchpad: Great job, pal!

Me: Well, all right! What a way to finish off the first half. Stick around, the 2nd half will be coming up on our 80th anniversary spectacular!

*cheers and applause*

*end of 1st part*

Stay tuned, part 2 of the 80th Anniversary spectacular of "Monopoly" is coming up! Who's going to play the 2nd game of the show? You'll soon find out!