Original Version of Monopoly Worth $146,500
You may think Monopoly has always looked the way it does today, but its origins are far more interesting. The game was initially created in 1903 by Lizzie Magie and called “The Landlord’s Game.” It wasn’t meant to be just fun—it was actually a teaching tool to explain the negative effects of land monopolies. Decades later, during the 1930s, a hand-drawn cloth version of what we now know as Monopoly was created, and this extremely rare version made history when it was sold at auction for a staggering $146,500.
That’s right—what began as an educational project eventually became one of the most recognizable board games in the world. Its value today isn’t just tied to nostalgia, but also to its unique origins and limited early versions. This just proves that even something as simple as a board game can turn into a collector’s treasure, especially when it holds historical significance and cultural impact.
