Post by Z451 on Nov 13, 2016 23:40:21 GMT
Rich Uncle Pennybags
Arguably the most recognizable board game icon in the world, Mr. Monopoly has been a guest in almost every family's house (through the game Monopoly) at one point or another, but did you know that the elderly mustached millionaire is not exclusive to Monopoly?
In fact, Mr. Monopoly isn't even his real name.
Created by down-and-out inventor Charles Darrow during the Depression-era '30s, Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags, if you'd prefer his given name) and the game he adores was initially rejected by Parker Bros.
So we guess you could call Rich Uncle Pennybags a self-made millionaire, as Darrow sold locally printed facsimiles of his board game on the street, making Rich Uncle Pennybags an illustrated icon for the people.
When Parker Brothers finally got on board in 1935, Rich Uncle Pennybags was already well known enough to front other of the company's board games.
In 1940, he became the star of a game called Dig. In 1946, he fronted the eponymous Rich Uncle.
According to The Monopoly Companion, he was not added to Monopoly boards until 1936.
Links:
Monopoly Wiki
Giant Bomb
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Hasbro
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In fact, Mr. Monopoly isn't even his real name.
Created by down-and-out inventor Charles Darrow during the Depression-era '30s, Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags, if you'd prefer his given name) and the game he adores was initially rejected by Parker Bros.
So we guess you could call Rich Uncle Pennybags a self-made millionaire, as Darrow sold locally printed facsimiles of his board game on the street, making Rich Uncle Pennybags an illustrated icon for the people.
When Parker Brothers finally got on board in 1935, Rich Uncle Pennybags was already well known enough to front other of the company's board games.
In 1940, he became the star of a game called Dig. In 1946, he fronted the eponymous Rich Uncle.
According to The Monopoly Companion, he was not added to Monopoly boards until 1936.
Links:
Monopoly Wiki
Giant Bomb
Copyright Owner
Hasbro
Record:
W: - 2
electricferret.freeforums.net/thread/5346/skwd-14-devil
L: - 0