Anniversary of sale of first Monopoly Set
On 6th February 1935 the first Monopoly set was sold, spawning a game that for generations would be loved and hated in equal measure. For a very long time, no changes were made to Monopoly, the game stayed traditional but in recent times we’ve seen many collectors editions and some of those have been based around your favourite books and literary characters!
So to mark the anniversary of the sale of the first Monopoly set, today we’re taking a look at all the best literary Monopoly boards that you can get your hands on!
Library Monopoly
If there isn’t a Monopoly for your favourite book series this one encompasses them all! Watch out for late fines.
Lord of the Rings Monopoly
Can you find the one true ring, or will you end up losing out to your capitalist brother?
Lord of the Rings Monopoly (US)
Lord of the Rings Monopoly (UK)
Hobbit Monopoly
You don’t have to have the trilogy edition, if the Hobbit is your love then you’ll find your Hobbit home with this one. (UK and US editions vary)
Cthulhu Monopoly
If you’re in love with Lovecraft then this Cthulhu Monopoly should be perfect, but it’s US only, sadly.
Game of Thrones Monopoly
Something to play while you’re awaiting the next book? Something tells me GOT Monopoly is going to be especially brutal!
DC Comics Monopoly
We couldn’t forget the graphic fiction fans now could we? This DC Comics inspired Monopoly looks like a lot of fun.
Marvel Comics Monopoly
And you can’t have DC and forget Marvel so it’s the Marvel Monopoly that completes our set of literary Monopoly sets!
Jurgis Bielinis and the Day of the Book Smugglers
Graham Norton to Launch Book Club Podcast with Audible
Artist draws Harry Potter scenes missing from the movies
