ABOUT THE GAME

Blacks & Whites: 50th Anniversary Edition is a modern reimagining of the 1970s underground board game by Prof. Robert Sommer of UC Davis. Created as a bold critique of Monopoly, the original exposed systemic racism in real estate and American society with a mix of dark humor and unflinching satire.

Now, 50+ years later, our 21st-century refresh brings those themes into the present with updated artwork, reimagined gameplay, and explorations of modern issues like gentrification and reparations – all coated in comedy while grounded in reality.

Designed for educators, families, and anyone who believes play can lead to perspective, our game is a conversation starter, an educational tool, and a lens into the economics of prejudice.

Blacks & Whites: 50th Anniversary Edition transforms game night into something timely, unforgettable, and often uncomfortably funny.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Hand-illustrated game board with all-new artwork

• Revised rules and gameplay mechanics

• Full set of 9 character pieces, 55 new game cards, and property titles

• Foreword by original creator Prof. Robert Sommer (1929–2021)

• Storage tray, dice, play money, and Black Power tokens

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Gold Medal Winner – International Serious Play Awards

• Kickstarter’s “Project We Love” – Successfully funded and community supported

• Featured by educators, game reviewers, and social justice advocates across the country

A GAME THAT GIVES BACK

A portion of proceeds from your purchase of Blacks & Whites: 50th Anniversary Edition proudly supports the National Urban League’s Housing Division, providing opportunities for the most vulnerable to achieve housing stability and security through programs like comprehensive housing counseling and foreclosure prevention.