Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: November 19th, 2021. Today is National Monopoly Day. Did you know I collect Monopoly Games and I can’t wait to purchase MONOPOLY: Friends The TV Series Edition Board Game for Ages 8 and Up; Game for Friends Fans (Amazon Exclusive) although USAOPOLY Monopoly The Golden Girls Board Game would be fun as well. If we were to play today I bet Charlie would want to play Five Nights of Freddie while David would choose Gamer which has Monopoly Super Mario Celebration Edition Board Game in it.
Play Monopoly Day– always held on November 19th.
Did you know the Monopoly game is one of the most popular games ever played Have you played Monopoly before? Chances are, you have. Its estimated that over 1 billion people in over 100 Countries have played Monopoly at least once. Many of us have played Monopoly far more than once. Today is Play Monopoly Day and you should gather a few friends or family members and pull get your Monopoly Game out from the game closet.
The Monopoly Game – Play it Your Way.
For the first several decades that Monopoly has been on the market, it was a board game. Now, in addition to the game board format, you can play electronic versions of Monopoly, online, or use an App on your smartphone.
The original Monopoly game has also changed over time and there have been many different editions and variations produced, with changes to the game itself. Some of the game pieces have been retired over the years and new ones created.
It doesn’t matter what edition or version of Monopoly you play today. What’s important on Play Monopoly Day, is that you have fun playing Monopoly.
The History and Roots of the Monopoly Game
In 1903, anti-monopolist Elizabeth (Lizzie) Magie conceived and created the “Landlord Game”. In 1904 it was patented and hit the market. The Landlord Game was originally intended as an educational tool to explain the rental market and the effects of Monopoly in the marketplace. The Landlord Game was popular among professors and students.
Modifying and building upon Lizzie Magie’s game, Clarence Darrow created the first Monopoly game which he semi-copyrighted in in 1934. Parker Brothers put Monopoly on the market on November 5th, 1935.
In 1991, the Hasbro Company bought out Parker Brothers.
Monopoly Game Trivia
Interesting facts about the Monopoly:
- Clarence Darrow, who is credited with creating the Monopoly game, became the first game designer to become a millionaire. Lizzie Magie, who created the original “Landlord Game” that Monopoly was modeled from, only made $500.
- In 2017, Hasbro held a vote for the public to choose their favorite game pieces. There were 64 choices. As a result, the thimble, boot and wheelbarrow were retired. T-Rex, Rubber Ducky and Penguin replaced those pieces. The dog received the most votes. Knowing the Thimble makes me sad as it was the piece I always wanted to be because it reminded me of my grandmother. What is your favorite piece and why?
- Parker Brothers released the Monopoly game on November 5th, 1935
- Did you know the Short Line is the only Railroad that was not a real railroad company.
- The longest recorded Monopoly game lasted 70 straight days. Can you imagine playing that long?
- $20,580 is in the Monopoly box.
- The man “In Jail” is Jake the Jailbird”
- The police officer is “Officer O’Malley”.
Have a Bad Day Day – always held on November 19th.
Have a Bad Day Day is today… Doesn’t that sound like a lot of fun?
As we began to research this Holiday, we expected to find that this Holiday was intended to recognize that everybody has a bad day once in a while.
Believe it or not, Have a Bad Day Day was created to encourage us to wish people to have a bad day. The intent is to have sales people stop saying to their customers “have a good day”, and replace it with “have a bad day”.
At this point, we must remind you that we do not create Holidays or their meaning we only share those Holidays to you that exist. And, this is truly the meaning and intent of this day, which has been stated by the creator.
So, in keeping with the intent of this Holiday, we hope you Have a Bad Day!!
Origin of Have a Bad Day Day: This is a copyrighted Holiday that was created and is provided, courtesy of the great folks at Wellcat.com
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
