"The origins of Monopoly, a popular board game, not only tell the story of the streets and neighborhoods of Atlantic City, NJ but also how the market compares today. Initially designed by Quakers in Atlantic City with a focus on teaching about monopolies, the game evolved into its current form through Charles Darrow and Parker Brothers. The real-life Atlantic City has witnessed economic fluctuations, making homeownership actually affordable as of 2025 compared to its Monopoly-era peak."
"Monopoly was originally created by Quakers in Atlantic City to educate about monopolies, later adapted by Charles Darrow and Parker Brothers. Atlantic City, the inspiration for the Monopoly board, has experienced economic changes, making home ownership in the city more affordable in 2025. Real estate prices on Monopoly streets like Baltic Avenue and Oriental Avenue in Atlantic City differ significantly from their game costs."
Monopoly originated as a teaching tool created by Quakers in Atlantic City and later evolved into its familiar form through Charles Darrow and Parker Brothers. Atlantic City has undergone economic fluctuations that have altered local housing affordability, with homeownership described as actually affordable as of 2025 compared with the game's historical peak period. Real-world property prices on streets that appear on the Monopoly board vary widely and often differ substantially from the game's listed costs. Examples include Marvin Gardens and Pacific Avenue, which show values ranging from roughly $320,000 to $1.4 million, illustrating the city's economic diversity.
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