Happy 80th birthday, Monopoly! Things you didn’t know about the classic game

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Monopoly.

More than 1 billion players have enjoyed Monopoly around the world, and the classic characters, iconic tokens and chance to own it all continue to resonate with generations of fans who can now experience the game on social and mobile platforms. There are more than 300 licensed versions in 47 languages.

To celebrate Monopoly’s 80th anniversary, Hasbro launched the 80th Anniversary Edition game, featuring a vintage-style board, cards and houses. And in September, fans from around the world will gather in Macau for the 14th Monopoly World Championships.

We pulled together facts you may not know about Monopoly.