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Home : Apps : Monopoly Meets Foursquare With Turf Geography Club

Turf Geography Club
Turf Geography Club (I'm quite loving the Turf Geography Club game - super cute 8 bit adventure meets geo monopoly)

Monopoly Meets Foursquare With Turf Geography Club

My check-in obsession isn't just limited to Foursquare. I recently stumbled upon a new discovery app called Turf Geography Club. Here's how it works.

Aug 30, 2012 by J. Frank Wilson
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Billboard Dispenses Dog Food When You Check In...

Ok, I admit it. I’m slightly obsessed with Foursquare. Yes, I have checked in everywhere and anywhere, including gas stations and park statues, for the past 2.5 years. Yes, I spent an entire weekend in 2010 on a quest for badges (I even scored the Pee-Wee Herman badge). I even laugh at dirty Foursquare jokes. I can’t help it.  

Right away, I loved the game mechanics and the perfect combination of curation, discovery and random serendipity of the location-based app. I want each Foursquare update to give me tools to order the best dish on the menu, get the free WiFi password, and help me discover the secrets of every new neighborhood.

Turf Geography Club

My check-in obsession isn’t just limited to Foursquare itself. I also love checking out new apps and hacks that use the Foursquare API to add to that experience. A new favorite that I discovered is called Turf Geography Club. Turf started as a Kickstarter project, and now you can find the app in the Apple App Store (coming to Android soon). I first read about it on Mashable earlier this month, where Turf founder Michael Tseng called it “real-world Monopoly.” Too bad the Foursquaropoly guys never get their app project started.

Welcome To The Turf Geography Club! Prepare To Embark On An Exciting Journey As We Dive Into The Captivating World Of Geography. Get Ready To Explore The Vast Landscapes Of Our Planet And Discover Fascinating Facts About Countries, Cities, Cultures, And Landmarks. Our Splash Screen Is Just The Beginning Of Your Thrilling Expedition. Join Us Now And Let'S Uncover The Wonders Of The World Together!
Turf Geography Club

With Turf, you earn coins and crystals for checking in, and then you spend virtual game currency on acquiring locations. Once you own a property, you not only collect rent, but must maintain the properties and can develop them to add to their value. Watch out, other stealthy players will try and spin the wheel to nab your prized properties.

Join The Turf Geography Club And Start Amassing An Impressive Collection Of Trophies.
Turf Geography Club Trophies

Of course, you win trophies as you gain experience and add to your virtual real estate portfolio. Also, it seems like the game offers plenty of opportunity for the developers to add to the experience and make Turf even better.

Using The Turf Geography Club App

Initially the user interface and learning curve offered a bit of a challenge. But a little gameplay and trial-and-error will have you navigating the app like a pro. Right now, there aren’t that many people playing. And since Twitter has been blocking apps from helping you discover your friends, it’s hard to find people you know to compete against. However, I know a couple of fellow obsessives who are playing, so it has been very fun so far.

Turf - Check-In





Turf is a standalone app, not an add-on, but it’s worth your time to open it up and play real estate mogul. And the retro Ranger Rick/Smokey the Bear graphics are pretty cool indeed.

Here’s a great video that the Turf guys made. Kind of reminds me of a Wes Anderson movie. Very clever marketing on their part. What do you think?

So I am calling on all Foursquare obsessives to check out Turf. Download the app from iTunes (download link) and start buying up your neighborhood. I would love to see you there! If you want to compete against me, my handle is JungleRock.

 
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J. Frank Wilson
J. Frank Wilson

Frank Wilson is a retired teacher with over 30 years of combined experience in the education, small business technology, and real estate business. He now blogs as a hobby and spends most days tinkering with old computers. Wilson is passionate about tech, enjoys fishing, and loves drinking beer.


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  1. methodshop

    Sep 3, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    do you mean “Gowalla”?

  2. Ray-Lynn Watley

    Sep 1, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Go walls had better GFX than foursquare but otherwise sucked

  3. Jared Greenberg

    Sep 1, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I just downloaded it yesterday. Very cool. Thanks for turning me on to this! It’s like a cooler Gowalla.

  4. Frank J. Radice

    Aug 30, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    What was that 8 bit check in thing…8 Bit me? Anyway, this looks cool btw.

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