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I think the Monopoly board game should be made by more than 1 company.

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The history of Monopoly is actually pretty interesting - and relevant.

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-...d-teach-99-about-income-inequality-180953630/

And in 1904, Magie received a patent for an invention she called the Landlord’s Game, a square board with nine rectangular spaces on each side, set between corners labeled “Go to Jail” and “Public Park.” Players circled the board buying up railroads, collecting money and paying rent. She made up two sets of rules, “monopolist” and “anti-monopolist,” but her stated goal was to demonstrate the evils of accruing vast sums of wealth at the expense of others.
Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-...ome-inequality-180953630/#M0pgFWTAYzZWs2fB.99
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There is a great documentary on Monopoly on Netflix or Hulu..a must watch.
 

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There is a great documentary on Monopoly on Netflix or Hulu..a must watch.
I hope it talks about Atlantic City, NJ. After all the streets and Boardwalk are part of the game.
 

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