Hasbro’s iconic Monopoly board game for eight decades has reached over a billion people in 114 countries and 37 different languages. It is no surprise that this world famous board game has stood the test of time. Its distinct nature, in its unique design and in the values embedded in its core, make it a must have in every household across the globe.

It all started when Charles Darrow designed his first model of the board game in 1933 with materials from around his home. It was made of an oilcloth table cover. The houses and hotels were made of wooden molding scraps that he crafted by hand and typed the deeds and cards. The tokens he used were from his niece’s old bracelet, and they are still found on the game board today.

Chief Executive Officer Bestman Games, Nimi Akinkugbe said, “Bestman Games is proud to be associated with the Monopoly brand. Monopoly is much more than a board game; it has several facets to it. With the support of the Lagos State Government and leading financial institutions, we have been able to introduce the basic tenets of financial management to our youth and thousands of families across Nigeria to promote financial literacy and to encourage personal financial responsibility from an early age. We are on an exciting mission to reinforce the importance of family values as families enjoy face-to-face interaction through our games.”

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