Did you know Monopoly was invented by a woman named Elizabeth Magie in 1903?

Originally ‘The Landlord’s Game,’ it was designed as a protest against the big monopolists like Carnegie & Rockefeller.

But it was Charles Darrow, an unemployed salesman, who eventually sold it to Parker Brothers after playing a version.

Parker Brothers credited Monopoly with saving their company. Magie died in 1948 without recognition. Darrow became very wealthy & his legend lives on. #history #women #HistoryRemix

@Sheril Stop it! I'm now Wikipediaing instead of working😂

Here's Lizzie's board.

@jontromans She led a fascinating life, especially for a woman in that time period.

This is an excellent read https://www.amazon.com/Monopolists-Obsession-Scandal-Behind-Favorite/dp/B01L99F35W/ref=nodl_

@Sheril

Awesome thanks, love history❤

@jontromans @Sheril

I just added the "Equivalent to current year value" to the page regarding her 1935 sale of the game to Parker Brothers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Landlord%27s_Game

The Landlord's Game - Wikipedia