Monopoly
1937 • Elizabeth Magie
- Designer
- Elizabeth Magie
- Publisher
- Hasbro
- Max Players
- 8
- Min Players
- 2
Why it matters
Originally designed by Elizabeth Magie as "The Landlord's Game" to illustrate the social dangers of land monopolies, the game was later adapted into the version published by Parker Brothers in 1935, which Hasbro continues to produce today. Its enduring popularity stems from its role as a cultural touchstone that transformed complex economic concepts into a widely recognized test of strategy and luck.
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