First called the Landlord’s Game (1904) Created by Lizzie Magie Taught people reality and tax systems People wanted more competition People started customizing their own versions

More History

• Born in 1889• Lived in Germantown, Pennsylvania • Unemployed throughout the depression • Dreamed of financial success • Created Parker Brothers version of

monopoly

• Inventor of the week

Lay board down, set up cards Choose favorite token Select a Banker Distribute starting money to each player Roll dice, move number of spaces Buy properties if you choose to

Pay rent on others property Roll again if you roll doubles Doubles three times… go to jail $200 every time you pass go! To Win:

• Have the most money and assets

Wanted to portray financial success Fun, cheap game during the depression

History: first called the Landlord’s Game Latest version created by Charles Darrow Cheap entertainment during the

depression Parker Brothers bought it from Darrow Obtain most money/assets to win Portrayed financial success