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Mr. Monopoly, originally known as Rich Uncle Pennybags, is the long-standing mascot of Parker Brothers' (later Hasbro's) classic Monopoly game.

History

Arguably the most recognizable board game icon in the world, Mr. Monopoly has been a guest in almost every family's house (through the game Monopoly) at one point or another, but did you know that the elderly mustached millionaire is not exclusive to Monopoly?

In fact, Mr. Monopoly isn't even his real name. Created by down-and-out inventor Charles Darrow during the Depression-era '30s, Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags, if you'd prefer his given name) and the game he adores was initially rejected by Parker Bros.

So we guess you could call Rich Uncle Pennybags a self-made millionaire, as Darrow sold locally printed facsimiles of his board game on the street, making Rich Uncle Pennybags an illustrated icon for the people.

When Parker Brothers finally got on board in 1935, Rich Uncle Pennybags was already well known enough to front other of the company's board games. In 1940, he became the star of a game called Dig. In 1946, he fronted the eponymous Rich Uncle.

According to The Monopoly Companion, he was not added to Monopoly boards until 1936.

In the Game

Mr. Monopoly is seen on the actual game board as well as on the Chance and Community Chest Cards. He's also on the Speed Die, if you roll him, take you're turn as normal and then move to the nearest unowned property which you may buy or auction, if all properties are owned move to the nearest one where you pay rent.

Gallery

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-[[Image:10375_29270_1.jpg|left|thumb|163px|Mr. Monopoly with his Monopoly game board]]
+[[Image:10375_29270_1.jpg|right|thumb|163px|Mr. Monopoly with his Monopoly game board]]
+'''Mr. Monopoly''', originally known as '''Rich Uncle Pennybags''', is the long-standing mascot of [[Parker Brothers]]' (later [[Hasbro]]'s) classic [[Monopoly]] game.
 ==History==
+Arguably the most recognizable board game icon in the world, Mr. Monopoly has been a guest in almost every family's house (through the game Monopoly) at one point or another, but did you know that the elderly mustached millionaire is not exclusive to Monopoly?
+In fact, Mr. Monopoly isn't even his real name. Created by down-and-out inventor Charles Darrow during the Depression-era '30s, Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags, if you'd prefer his given name) and the game he adores was initially rejected by Parker Bros.
-Perhaps the most recognizable board game icon, Mr. Monopoly has been a guest in almost every family's house (through the game Monopoly) at one point or another but did you know that the elderly moustached millionaire is not exclusive to Monopoly?
+So we guess you could call Rich Uncle Pennybags a self-made millionaire, as Darrow sold locally printed facsimiles of his board game on the street, making Rich Uncle Pennybags an illustrated icon for the people.
-In fact, Mr. Monopoly isn't even his real name. Created by down-and-out inventor Charles Darrow during the Depression-era '30s, Mr. Monopoly (or Rich Uncle Pennybags, if you'd prefer his given name) and the game he adorned were initially rejected by Parker Bros.
+When [[Parker Brothers]] finally got on board in 1935, Rich Uncle Pennybags was already well known enough to front other of the company's board games. In 1940, he became the star of a game called Dig. In 1946, he fronted the eponymous Rich Uncle.
-So we guess you could call Rich Uncle Pennybags a self-made millionaire, as Darrow sold locally printed facsimiles of his boardgame on the street, making Rich Uncle Pennybags an illustrated icon for the people.
+According to The Monopoly Companion, he was not added to Monopoly boards until 1936.
-When [[Parker Bros]]. finally got on board in 1935, Rich Uncle Pennybags was already well known enough to front other of the company's board games. In 1940, he became the star of a game called Dig. In 1946, he fronted the eponymous Rich Uncle.
 ==In the Game==
+Mr. Monopoly is seen on the actual game board as well as on the [[Chance]] and [[Community Chest]] Cards. He's also on the [[Speed Die]], if you roll him, take you're turn as normal and then move to the nearest unowned property which you may buy or auction, if all properties are owned move to the nearest one where you pay rent.
-Mr. Monopoly is seen on the actual game board as well as on the [[Chance]] and [[Community Chest]] Cards.
 ==See Also==
+*[[Monopoly]]
-*[[MONOPOLY Board game]]
 *[[List of Monopoly Games (Board)]]
 *[[List of Monopoly Games (PC)]]
-*[[List of Monopoly Games (PS2 and Xbox)]]
+*[[List of Monopoly Video Games]]
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+sr_monopoly_vota.png|The Mr. Monopooly character (2008-present)
+sr_monopoly_vota_gracias.png|Mr. Monopoly, winning.
+Bay-Monopoly-2.jpg|Mr. Monopoly with his moustache.
+logo_man.png|Mr. Monopoly with Thumbs Up hands.
+</gallery>
 [[Category:Monopoly]]
+[[Category:Game Elements]]