By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi
Vrajmohan Das has crafted a unique board game, “To Every Town And Village,” inspired by the classic game Monopoly. As the name suggests, the goal of the game is to help sponsor temples, develop projects, and spread Srila Prabhupada’s mission to every corner of the globe. Blending elements of fun, strategy, and devotion, the game offers an immersive journey into spiritual growth and global preaching, celebrating the legacy of ISKCON’s early years.
Vrajmohan Das expressed his inspiration for creating the game, explaining that his love for learning about the establishment of ISKCON and his passion for board games sparked the idea. During discussions with his family, the concept of a game emerged, one that would help players learn about the efforts and adventures of ISKCON in the 1960s and 1970s.
The game begins at Tompkins Square Park in New York City, where Srila Prabhupada often called the “birthplace” of the Hare Krsna Movement in the West. Players roll the dice and travel across the board, visiting ISKCON temples and projects worldwide. The game currency, called Gaurangas, can be used to sponsor temples and projects as players move around the board. Each time a player lands on a location, such as Sydney or Caracas, they can use Gaurangas to support that temple.
Players receive a card featuring a photo of the deities and a brief history of Srila Prabhupada’s connection to that place. The card also includes details of potential donations from other players who land on the same spot. Owning multiple temples of the same color increases the donations received, and players can further develop their properties by building ashrams, guesthouses, and restaurants.
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