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  1. History of Monopoly - Wikipedia

    The five sets of the board game Monopoly depicted here show the evolution of the game's artwork and designs in the United States from 1935 to 2005. The board game Monopoly has its origin in the early …

  2. Monopoly | Definition, Game, Rules, Board, History, & Facts - Britannica

    6 days ago · Monopoly, which is the best-selling privately patented board game in history, gained popularity in the United States during the Great Depression when Charles B. Darrow, an unemployed …

  3. Who Really Invented Monopoly? - HISTORY

    Sep 17, 2024 · Pilon’s 2015 book The Monopolists traces Monopoly’s history from its very first origins to today.

  4. Who Invented Monopoly? The History Behind the World’s Most …

    Sep 11, 2025 · Discover the fascinating history of Monopoly - from Elizabeth Magie’s 1903 *Landlord’s Game* to Charles Darrow, Parker Brothers, and Hasbro’s global success.

  5. The Game of Monopoly is Patented - This Month in Business History ...

    On December 31, 1935, the now ubiquitous winner-take-all board game Monopoly was patented (Patent Number 2,026,082). Since that day, it has been translated into 37 languages and evolved into over …

  6. Making Monopoly: A History of the Origins of America’s Favorite …

    Developed by a woman devoted to demonstrating anti-monopolistic economic theories, her game evolved into the fun and familiar capitalistic contest we love to play today. Everyone knows the goal of...

  7. Monopoly: The game that starts Christmas arguments across ... - Sky HISTORY

    How did Monopoly go from being an obscure, self-published game about the dangers of unrestrained capitalism, to a rage-inducing Christmas Day staple that pits family members against one another in …

  8. When Was Monopoly Invented? Game History & Timeline

    Here's a closer look at when Monopoly was invented, how it evolved over time, and the surprising history behind its creation. The earliest version of Monopoly was created by Elizabeth Magie in 1903. Her …

  9. Monopoly History and Rules - WordsRated

    Jan 15, 2024 · Monopoly is one of the most recognized board games in the world and has become a key part of popular culture. Monopoly is the best-selling board game created in the 20th century. …

  10. 90 years of Monopoly: how the ‘new craze’ morphed from socialist ...

    Oct 30, 2025 · Monopoly’s roots trace back to The Landlord’s Game (1903), created by Elizabeth Magie to critique monopolistic land ownership. It featured two sets of rules – one emphasising wealth …