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| IOC officials impressed by Toronto's cosmopolitan air, ethnic diversity, clean streets and Swiss-like efficiency. Move ahead one space.
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IOC officials overwhelmed by beauty of Eiffel Tower at sunset. Move up one space. |
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IOC officials overwhelmed by majesty of Great Wall of China. Move ahead one space. |
The Canadian dollar falls, lowering the value of your IOC bribe. Lose two turns.
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Rude waiter spits on IOC official's crêpe. Lose five turns.
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Government tanks accidentally crush a visiting IOC official in Tiananmen Square. Lose four turns and go back one space. |
Your mayor tells reporters he fears he'll  ending up in a boiling pot surrounded by Kenyan natives. Lose five turns.
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Nationwide transit strike strands IOC tour of facilities. Lose four turns standing next to some very sweaty Frenchmen. |
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NBC reviews ratings for Sydney Olympics, held in same time zone.  Lose four turns trying to figure out what time it is in New York when it's 9 p.m. in Beijing.
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| IOC officials trapped in elevator with mayor for two hours. Worse, the elevator Muzak is stuck on Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On." Lose three turns.
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Nationwide hotel strike forces IOC officials onto the streets. Lose four turns.
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IOC plane crash lands after colliding with Chinese military plane. Lose three turns while military inspects plane for secret technology/bribes.
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David Wells named to IOC bid committee. Lose four turns.
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Nationwide restaurant strike leaves cafés without waiters. Service improves. Move up one space.
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Tibetans protest proposed rhythmic gymnastics venue in Lhasa as a  form of human rights abuse. Lose two turns.
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| Canadian dollar falls yet again, rendering your IOC bribe worthless. Lose four turns and sell mayor to Kenyan natives.
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Special IOC party  tragically marred by constant showing of old Jerry Lewis movies. Lose two turns.
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Remove all opposition by threatening to harvest organs of IOC officials. Move up one space. |
| End: Sorry, IOC awards bid to Beijing! Start over by bidding for golf's B.C. Open. |
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End: Sorry, IOC awards bid to Beijing! Start over. |
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End: Congratulations, IOC awards you Olympics. Brace for mass protests and send country into deep recession, spending billions on venues you will never use again!
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