#33: Original Version of “Monopoly”

Worth: $146,500

Believe it or not, the beloved game we all know and love had humble beginnings under a different name and purpose. Dreamed up by economist Lizzie Magie in 1903, “The Landlord’s Game” was a clever tool designed to educate about the perils of land monopolies.

Fast forward to the 1930s, and a handmade cloth version of Monopoly emerged, transforming Magie’s concept into the iconic game we know today. A rare edition of this early iteration fetched a staggering $146,500 at auction, solidifying its status as one of the most coveted collector’s treasures.