Almost everyone on the planet either knows about the board game Monopoly, or has played it extensively. It always seems like a silly game but it has been fun for a lot of people. It was invented by CB Darrow in 1935 when the depression was still in full swing and the game provided some relief to families. What is interesting is that the US Patent is incredibly detailed and complete in the way the game was to be played. The drawings are worth the read as he has documented all aspects of the board, the pieces, and the process. I had no idea how detailed the patent really was until I researched it. See it here. But, I also discovered that there was an additional board game supplement that was meant to be used with the Monopoly board. It was a 1986 patent and has a board that has an insert that holds the Monopoly board so that the two boards are connected. The purpose was to make the game more interesting and complicated. See it here. I have not yet found this "new" board and was curious as to if was ever manufactured and sold. If anyone has seen or used it please let me know. As I recall I spent much of my game time in jail!
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