Monopoly X

by Philip E. Orbanes, Corey Snow (Narrator)

A captivating true tale from World War II, 'Monopoly X' unveils how British and American intelligence agents covertly smuggled escape aids into German P.O.W. camps, concealed within Monopoly game sets. This ingenious, undetected operation, codenamed 'Monopoly X', saw MI-9 and MIS-X agents embed tools, maps, and currency into game boards, delivered by unsuspecting Red Cross workers. The result? Successful Allied prison breaks. Now, for the first time, Phillip E. Orbanes reveals the full story of this clandestine program, from conception to triumph. A gripping narrative on par with 'The Great Escape', 'Monopoly X' chronicles the daring exploits of Allied intelligence, resistance fighters, heroes, villains, and the unexpected role of a common board game in wartime espionage.

9 pages, Audiobook

Published July 15, 2025