National Play Monopoly Day
Gathering friends and wheeling and dealing through a colorful cityscape — it's all about strategy and stacking those colorful paper notes.
Drive November sales and engagement by positioning Monopoly variants, board game bundles, and themed party supplies as must-have nostalgia gifts and social experiences.
- Celebrate 90 years of Monopoly: Showcase limited-edition boards and exclusive variants available only this November
- Host a Monopoly tournament or game night event at your retail location or venue with prizes and themed refreshments
- Nostalgia marketing: 'Remember the thimble? Relive the classics' — feature retro vs. modern Monopoly editions
- Partner with gaming influencers to showcase online Monopoly gameplay and app downloads on social media
National Play Monopoly Day marks a special time to celebrate one of the most beloved board games worldwide, observed every year on November 19.
The story of Monopoly starts with “The Landlord’s Game,” created by Lizzie Magie in 1903. This game evolved over the years, leading to the Monopoly we know today, officially released by Parker Brothers in 1935. Many people attribute the game to a man named Charles Darrow, but it turns out that he stole the idea from Magie in 1933 and claimed it as his own.
In the 2000s, National Play Monopoly Day was established to honor this game, recognizing its impact and the joy it brings to millions of players.
Over the years, Monopoly has seen numerous editions. Fans also vote on new designs and editions to keep the game fresh and engaging. It’s become a tradition in many families, serving as entertainment and as a way to teach negotiation, strategy, and financial planning. It brings people together, encouraging them to engage in this entertaining game with family and friends.
The game has even made its mark in pop culture, with documentaries like “Under The Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story.” On National Play Monopoly Day, people are welcome to play the game and share their experiences online.
Play Monopoly!
Get out that old Monopoly board game, find all of the classic pieces (including the metal thimble and the little dog), grab a few friends and get started on a game. Get ready to take over Boardwalk and Park Place to position yourself to take over the world! Be forewarned, however, that these games may take a long time, so be ready for a marathon unless you’re playing by the rules for the shorter version.
Host a Play Monopoly Day Party
Get a whole group of friends involved with the National Play Monopoly Day idea by inviting them to come to a party based around the theme. Encourage them to dress up as their favorite Monopoly board character or someone from the era of the game. Be sure to listen to music that goes along with the theme of playing games. And also don’t forget to whip up some snacks that identify with the real estate mogul vibe.
Play Monopoly Online
Whether using a smartphone app or through a gaming website, online versions of Monopoly are fun to play. You can join in to trade land, build houses and much more, simply by rolling the dice and making decisions like a true real estate mogul!
Learn Fun Facts About Monopoly
Brush up on a few of these bits of trivia about the game in honor of National Monopoly Day: Monopoly is available in over 37 languages and licensed in more than 130 countriesThe game has evolved over the years, with over 300 versions availableOnline versions of Monopoly have been available since 2008The properties on Monopoly are named after real locations in Atlantic City, New Jersey