These were then covered over with the game’s labels, and the hidden tools for escape went undetected. The British Intelligence worked with the Monopoly game makers to secretly insert compasses and maps, which revealed routes for safe passage, into carved out places on the Monopoly boards. So honorable and played was Monopoly during wartime that it was also used in a Top Secret Mission to help Prisoners of War escape. 2)The Monopoly Game Aided Prisoners to Escape Safely During World War II We will do our part to see that Parker Games are worthy of the trust that over two generations have placed in the games that are ‘The Standard of Excellence’. We are adhering to our ideal that Parker Games must ‘Look well, play well, and sell well,’ and while curtailment of essential materials will eventually necessitate minor changes in some games, the playing qualities of the games will not be changed.Īt home, people are turning more and more to games to pass away time formerly spent in other pleasures. Parker Brothers’ games played their part through 19, keeping up the spirit of the men in the various services, and today our games are being played wherever our troops are stationed. Our every effort must go towards winning the struggle that threatens to engulf us. Today we are fighting an all out war that dwarfs the last one. Twenty five years ago, the USA was fighting a war that was the worst the world had ever seen. This is best shared by the inside cover of one of his catalogs published during World War II. During the Wars, George Parker, of Parker Brothers, was dedicated to supporting and uplifting people of not only America, but all across the world through the play of games. It was Churchill’s goal to provide and keep available pleasant diversions to lessen the burdens of war as much as possible. It is known Winston Churchill asked Waddington’s (maker/license holder of Parker Brother Games in Britain (including Monopoly)) to do whatever needed to keep production of games going. It shows how games are such a vital part to life. What might not be known about the Monopoly board game, however, are the following 10 facts: 1)Winston Churchill Encouraged Monopoly Game Makers to Continue Production During WarTime (no matter what) Many people have even played the game (just maybe not finished though). Although not included in one of the 10 interesting facts below, it is difficult to find someone who hasn’t at least heard of the game- since it has been licensed in over 100 countries. Monopoly is one of the best known board games across the world.
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