How the Monopoly Board Game Became a World War II Escape Kit
How the Monopoly Board Game Became a World War II Escape Kit  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Thu Jan 24 2019
Description: Monopoly is a pretty divisive game, and people tend to either love it or hate it. However, for hundreds of Allied POWs captured during World War II, Monopoly became more than a mere diversion -- it became, instead, their ticket to freedom. Join the guys as they explore the strange sequence of events that led the UK to turn Monopoly into a real-life escape kit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.