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51: Not All Fun and Board Games

51: Not All Fun and Board Games

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51: Not All Fun and Board Games

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jul 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The original Game of Life was about reaching happy old age, not "Millionaire Acres." And Monopoly was invented by an anti-capitalist who wanted to make a point about landowning and economic inequality. How did these games become the versions we play today? This is the story of how two iconic board games, designed to shape American culture, were instead warped by it.Subscribe to Business Insider: businessinsider.com/btybSign up for our newsletter: http://newsletter.businessinsider.com/join/brought-to-you-by
Released:
Jul 15, 2020
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Surprising stories about how the biggest, household name brands affect our lives and culture — for better or worse. Host Charlie Herman finds tales of tragedy, love, strange histories, unintended consequences, and accidental success.More information at www.businessinsider.com/household-name