The Strange Philly History of the Monopoly Board Game

What started as a socialist parable turned into a capitalist dream, thanks to a little light theft, repackaging, and some brisk sales at Wanamaker’s. In the wake of the Great GameStop Rebellion, which pitted the proletariat against their hedge-fund oppressors, it’s worth hitting pause to reflect on the peculiar origins of what may be theContinue reading “The Strange Philly History of the Monopoly Board Game”

Family Creates Board Game Inspired by Costa Rican Legends

Rescuing Costa Rican legends, as well as promoting popular culture, led an enterprising family to create “Pura Vida Monsters,” a card game that includes 21 characters, as well as artistic illustrations of Costa Rican “monsters”. The characters are divided into 63 cards that are mixed to form fun figures, inspired by El Pisuicas, La Tulevieja,Continue reading “Family Creates Board Game Inspired by Costa Rican Legends”

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