Back on this day in 1935, the Monopoly board game went on sale for the first time

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Back on this day in 1935, the Monopoly board game went on sale for the first time

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Published on Feb 6, 2026, 8:19:09 AM
Total time: 00:01:12

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Back on this day in 1935, the Monopoly board game went on sale for the first time. Since going on sale, Monopoly has become a staple in pop culture, having been licensed in more than 113 countries and printed in more than 46 languages.

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