Monopoly

Players: 2-8

Difficulty: Beginner

Duration: 120 minutes

Description: An economic-themed game in which players buy, trade, and develop properties. Munday Library's edition is themed to U.S. National Parks.

Learn to Play: Click here for a video walkthrough

Academic Ties To: Economics, Game History

More Info: This game on Wikipedia

Fun Fact: Lizzy Magie first developed The Landlord's Game in 1903 and received $500 after patenting the work. Charles Brace Darrow altered the design and sold it to Parker Brothers, who falsely credited him as the original designer. Darrow became the first millionaire game designer.