Legal battles erupted over copyright infringement allegations, with different individuals claiming to have invented the game. Furthermore, critics argue that Monopoly promotes cutthroat capitalism and reinforces monopolistic behaviors, sparking debates about the game’s underlying messages and themes.

While Monopoly has enjoyed tremendous success, it has also faced criticism. Some argue that the game promotes cutthroat capitalism and reinforces economic inequality. Others take issue with the game’s length and potentially tiresome mechanics. Despite these criticisms, Monopoly remains deeply ingrained in our culture.

According to a growing chorus of critics, America has a “monopoly problem.” Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has said as much, as has Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. President Trump has called Amazon a “no-tax monopoly”. In response, pundits, politicians, and think tanks are renewing their interest in antitrust policy.