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What's the game of Monopoly really about? Find out in Throughline's history quiz.

Alex Wong

Monopoly is one of the best-selling board games in history. It was invented by a woman, who originally didn't get credit for her idea. What else is hidden in the game's history? Test your knowledge here and listen to our episode about the history of Monopoly – and how a young woman's critique of capitalism grew into a best-selling board game.

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