Magie Phillips developed a board game in 1906 called The Landlord’s Game, an educational game that taught the dangers of real estate monopolies. How many of your readers have flipped a table when your friend has blocked you from being able to build any hotels?According to Philip Orbane’s book Monopoly: The World’s Most Famous Game & How it Got that Way, Lizzie J. It has also caused numerous screaming matches in my household.

LandauerIn February 1935, Parker Brothers began selling their classic board game Monopoly, a game of money and real estate that has become an American favorite. New-York Historical Society, Gift of Bella C. VisitExhibitionsProgramsLibraryEducationExploreShop Join & Give New Wing Host an Event Dine Admission Tickets Februin Behind the ScenesMonopoly: Causing Family Fights Since 1935New York City Monopoly, ca. CensusMembershipFAQsJoin & GiveNew WingHost an EventDineAdmission TicketsAdmission TicketsSuggested TermsVirtual ExhibitionsThe Civil WarU.S. Monopoly: Causing Family Fights Since 1935 | New-York Historical Society Skip to contentVisitExhibitionsProgramsLibraryEducationExploreShopSuggested TermsVirtual ExhibitionsThe Civil WarU.S.