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A review by cornmaven
Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented by Tanya Lee Stone
4.0
Very well done story of how Monopoly was actually invented and patented by a woman, and how it came to be a huge moneymaker for Parker Brothers and a guy name George Darrow.
Lizzie Magie made a HUGE mistake selling the patent for her Landlord's Game for only $9000, no residuals, to Parker Brothers. This after years of people copying her game, making hand made versions with tweaks, and more. George Darrow became a millionaire, and Parker Brothers added another success to their inventory. I really wish Lizzie had had an advisor at her side. But such is life.
Interesting story, good illustrations, and some modern history, too. Well worth the read, especially for Monopoly fans.
Lizzie Magie made a HUGE mistake selling the patent for her Landlord's Game for only $9000, no residuals, to Parker Brothers. This after years of people copying her game, making hand made versions with tweaks, and more. George Darrow became a millionaire, and Parker Brothers added another success to their inventory. I really wish Lizzie had had an advisor at her side. But such is life.
Interesting story, good illustrations, and some modern history, too. Well worth the read, especially for Monopoly fans.