![]() That's because Monopoly is also built on powerful American lore – the idea that anyone, with just a little bit of cash, can rise from rags to riches. It endured even as it reflected some of the ongoing inequities in American society, from segregation and redlining to capitalism run rampant. ![]() It's one of the best-selling board games in history - despite huge economic instability, sales actually went up during the pandemic - and it's been an iconic part of American life at other pivotal moments: a cheap pastime during the Great Depression a reminder of home for soldiers during WWII and an American export during its rise as a global superpower. ![]() ![]() The story of 'Monopoly' and American capitalism : Throughline There's more to Monopoly than you might think. ![]()
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