Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home.

Elizabeth Magie invented The Landlord’s Game that became the precursor to Monopoly. The game was designed to point out the flaws of land grabbing and instead promote social and economic justice among players. What do you think caused a change in direction in Monopoly?

What is your favorite game piece and why?

Do you think that the addition of a red speed die improves the game? Why or why not?