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Washington Post: Monopoly is changing again–and some parents are not going to like it

Washington Post: Monopoly is changing again–and some parents are not going to like it

Other March 1, 2016 0

By Lindsey Bever February 19 “Remember when true success was measured by the height of your Monopoly cash stack? These days, it’s calculated with your credit score. In an attempt to keep the classic board game relevant to our

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FiveThirtyEightLife: The Worst Board Games Ever Invented

FiveThirtyEightLife: The Worst Board Games Ever Invented

Other February 25, 2015 0

By Oliver Roeder Last week, I dove into the data and design of Twilight Struggle — the best board game on the planet, according to the popular gaming site BoardGameGeek. I spoke with game’s designer,

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New York Times: Monopoly’s Inventor –  The Progressive Who Didn’t Pass ‘Go’

New York Times: Monopoly’s Inventor – The Progressive Who Didn’t Pass ‘Go’

Other February 22, 2015 0

By Mary Pilon For generations, the story of Monopoly’s Depression-era origins delighted fans almost as much as the board game itself. The tale, repeated for decades and often tucked into the game’s box along

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