Monopoly is still a popular board game. The game that became Monopoly was originally invented by Lizzie Magie as "The Landlord's Game" in 1903, and she patented it in 1904. Her game was intended as an educational tool to critique land grabbing and wealth concentration. The version that was mass-marketed by Parker Brothers was a version adapted and sold by Charles Darrow in 1935, who presented himself as the sole inventor.
GLIX-115-3DAXX6P
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
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Fotós / Szerző
David Grossman
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Location
Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Leírás
Monopoly is still a popular board game. The game that became Monopoly was originally invented by Lizzie Magie as "The Landlord's Game" in 1903, and she patented it in 1904. Her game was intended as an educational tool to critique land grabbing and wealth concentration. The version that was mass-marketed by Parker Brothers was a version adapted and sold by Charles Darrow in 1935, who presented himself as the sole inventor.