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The Landlord’s Game

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The Slow and Dark Nature of Monopoly

Exploring the slow and long gameplay of Monopoly, the emotional impact of losing, and the ironic embodiment of capitalism in the game's design, as well as the proposed solution to income inequality during the Gilded Age.

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