Monopoly, the iconic board game now produced by toy company Hasbro, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Monopoly was first published in 1935 by Parker Brothers, which is now a subsidiary of Hasbro.
To date, more than 275 million board games have been sold around the world, according to Monopoly. It is available in 111 countries and 43 languages.
c. 1930
A family playing a game of Monopoly.
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May 13, 1939
A group of sunbathers, having a smoke and playing a game of Monopoly at an open air pool.
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January 1942
British Army and Auxiliary Territorial Services officers enjoy a game of Monopoly in the shared Officer's Mess. Read more...
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