The Monopoly Myth: Can a Reformed Game Revive Its Reputation? Monopoly's enduring popularity is often matched only by its enduring unpopularity.
Gamers and non gamers alike have long lamented the game's interminable length, punishing luck swings, and mind numbing arithmetic requirements.
The game has become a cultural touchstone for everything that's wrong with board gaming: tedious, unfair, and ultimately, a chore to play. But what if we've been playing Monopoly all wrong?