Encoded Trivia #11

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In the classic board game Monopoly, players collect $200 every time they pass the 'Go' square, a rule that has remained unchanged since the game's invention. According to Hasbro, Monopoly's publisher, the game was created by Charles Darrow during the Great Depression and first marketed in 1935. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History documents how Monopoly became a cultural phenomenon, reflecting American capitalism and real estate markets. Game historians note that the $200 salary represents the economic conditions of the 1930s when the game was developed. Monopoly has sold over 250 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful board games in history and a significant piece of American cultural heritage.