The Landlord's Game 1904
Designed by Elizabeth Magie
What it is
A property-and-rent game on a continuous track designed to teach Georgist economics, in which players buy land and collect rents.
Why it matters
Patented by Elizabeth Magie in 1904, it is the direct ancestor of Monopoly.
Mechanics
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How to play The Landlord's Game
The Landlord's Game is a game that plays with 2–4 players. It's an Economic game where the core of play revolves around Roll / Move and Ownership. A property-and-rent game on a continuous track designed to teach Georgist economics, in which players buy land and collect rents. Patented by Elizabeth Magie in 1904, it is the direct ancestor of Monopoly.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about The Landlord's Game
How many players is The Landlord's Game?
The Landlord's Game plays with 2–4 players.
Does The Landlord's Game work with 2 players?
Yes — The Landlord's Game plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does The Landlord's Game take to play?
A typical playtime for The Landlord's Game isn't recorded in our data.
What kind of game is The Landlord's Game?
The Landlord's Game is an Economic game, built on Roll / Move, Ownership.
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