Klein Cain’s Game Development Club Brings Family Game Night Back with KLEIN-OPOLY!

KLEIN, TEXAS -Family game night just got a Klein twist! The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Game Development Club at Klein Cain High School is proud to debut KLEIN-OPOLY—a Monopoly-inspired board game celebrating the vibrant history of the Klein Community.

Under the mentorship of Video Game Programming & Design Pathway instructor Mr. DJ Gillory, students from the Advanced Video Game Programming and Practicum presented the game to our Superintendent, Dr. McGown, before their community-wide rollout. 

“KLEIN-OPOLY is a shining example of what happens when creativity, collaboration, and love for our community come together,” Dr. McGown said. “Our students have not only designed a game—they’ve built a bridge between our past and present, innovatively celebrating the rich history of our Klein Community. I am beyond proud of our brilliant students and the work of our outstanding CTE teachers in contributing to learning experiences that leave a lasting impact. I can’t wait for families across Klein, Texas to enjoy KLEIN-OPOLOY together.”

What started as a simple classroom project soon became a collaborative effort. The students envisioned a board game that blends Monopoly's strategic fun with the Klein Community's rich heritage. Inspired by stories from the Director of the Klein Historical Foundation, Mr. Steve Baird, they included local landmarks, Klein founding families, and historical facts into the game. From the board design to property cards and unique “Risk” and “Country” cards, KLEIN-OPOLY encourages players to learn about the community while having fun. Even the game’s “Klein Bucks” currency features portraits of prominent Klein founding families.

This unique creation is the product of team effort across multiple CTE pathways. The Architectural Design Pathway students, led by instructor Ashley Thompson, utilized 3D printing to prototype mascots, hotels, and other game pieces representing Klein High, Klein Forest, Klein Oak, Klein Collins, and Klein Cain. Meanwhile, Animation Pathway students, under instructor Stacy Alexander’s guidance, designed the visually stunning box and game card art.

“I couldn’t be prouder of Mr. Gillory for fostering such incredible innovation within his pathway and encouraging collaboration across multiple Career and Technical Education programs,” Klein ISD Director of Career and Technical Education Deborah Bronner-Westerduin said. “The level of professionalism and creativity demonstrated by the students is truly inspiring, and KLEIN-OPOLY is a testament to their hard work and talent. I’ve already pre-ordered my copy and can’t wait to sit with my family to play it!”

KLEIN-OPOLY is available for preorder at successfund.com/KLEIN-OPOLY, with options for home delivery or pick-up at Klein Cain High School. All proceeds will go toward scholarships for students in the Video Game Programming & Design Pathway, and Superintendent Dr. McGown was proud to be the first Kleinopoly owner to provide a $500 scholarship to these innovative, dedicated students. 

Congratulations, students, on this fantastic achievement! Your #KleinFamily is rooting for you as you follow your dreams.

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KLEIN-OPOLY DESIGN TEAM

DJ Gillory - Lead Teacher 

Video Game Programming & Design Students

 

Advanced Video Game Programming

Benjamin Altemus

Alec Barto

Erik Edgeller

Bryson Edwards

Victor Gonzalez

Louis Hernandez

Colin Maxwell

Bach Nguyen

Troy Nguyen

Austin Odem

Zachary Osuna

James Pope

Taylor Stone

 

Practicum in Video Game Programming & Design

Ethan Dang

Matthew Graff

Jonas Irwin

Cooper Kerley

Evan Newcomb

Joseph Sanchez

 

Stacy Alexander - Collaborating Teacher  

Animation Students (Created Characters for KLEIN-OPOLY Cards) 

 

Animation I

Andrea Hernandez

 

Animation II

Allie Cross

Callie Sincler

 

Practicum in Animation

Allyah Khann

Dona Pershall

Summer Ross

 

Ashley Thompson - Teacher

Architecture Design Students (Printed original player pieces)
*Students preferred to remain anonymous