Monopoly Board Game Invented
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Date
March 07, 1933
Type
World
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania,
United States
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Event Details
The popular board game Monopoly is often said to have been invented by Charles Darrow on March 7, 1933, though its origins trace back to Lizzie Magie's 'The Landlord's Game'.
Darrow sold his version to Parker Brothers, and it became an massive commercial success, making it one of the most played board games in history.