I never liked monopoly since it isn’t what we should want. I always suspected some plutocrat didn’t like the way Theodor Roosevelt fought against their “natural” inclination to monopolize for real. The game was revenge and a teaching tool too.
Monopoly was actually invented to demonstrate that land ownership always leads to massive economic inequality.
It was invented by a woman name Lizzie Magie. Most people today would call her a socialist, although she was actually a Henry Georgeist. She called it “The Landlord’s Game,” and it was intended to make that political and economic point.
The Henry George Foundation needs to write the rules for the game so it isn’t just snatch all you can and “win” when it isn’t a win for the rest of them.
doctorwho29 almost 7 years ago
I like a healthy balance of indoor and outdoor activities. Both Monopoly and ponds are fun
gatocatcat almost 7 years ago
Skipping stones to Boardwalk.
Bilan almost 7 years ago
Monopondly?
Bilan almost 7 years ago
How do you put a hotel on your property?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 7 years ago
I never liked monopoly since it isn’t what we should want. I always suspected some plutocrat didn’t like the way Theodor Roosevelt fought against their “natural” inclination to monopolize for real. The game was revenge and a teaching tool too.
mddshubby2005 almost 7 years ago
The Chance cards are more interesting in this version!
Ignatz Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Monopoly was actually invented to demonstrate that land ownership always leads to massive economic inequality.
It was invented by a woman name Lizzie Magie. Most people today would call her a socialist, although she was actually a Henry Georgeist. She called it “The Landlord’s Game,” and it was intended to make that political and economic point.
stairsteppublishing almost 7 years ago
Ignatz – most interesting. Thank you.
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I hate it when they change a lot of stuff and still call it by the original name. Get some imagination
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Go Atlantic City, N.J. to the corner of Boardwalk and Baltic, and see the “Go” space on the sidewalk…
jamesbachreeves almost 7 years ago
Calvinopoly.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Anyone who enjoys walking in the shallows really hates it when people throw rocks in the water.
zmech13 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Easiest way to improve Monopoly… actually read the rules and stop using all the ‘house’ rules. That’s what makes the game drag on for so long.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 7 years ago
The Henry George Foundation needs to write the rules for the game so it isn’t just snatch all you can and “win” when it isn’t a win for the rest of them.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Dude, what’s the beef with Monopoly? Still more fun than any organized “sport.”
marykatie Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I just wanted to add that I love today’s artwork, esp that beautiful tree and how wonderful the splash looks!
Bill Löhr Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Mono Pond exists in CT.