It's 1902 and political campaigner Lizzie Magie is fighting a losing battle. For years, she’s pushed the idea of a land-value tax, but fewer and fewer people are listening.
So she’s going to try something new to spread the word. She’s going to make a board game – and not just any game. Magie’s game is going to become the biggest game of all time.
Trouble i ... Show More
May 2020
Business Battles | Tetris: Soviet Blocks | 4
<p>It’s 1988, and Tetris is making waves. It’s billed as the first Soviet video game, and it’s selling fast.</p><p>But the man who introduced it to the West harbors a secret: he doesn’t own the rights. And when his subterfuge fails, a multi-million-dollar battle to win over the c ... Show More
26m 47s
May 2020
Business Battles | Toilet Paper Wars: White Gold | 5
<p>Quarantine restrictions during the coronavirus have induced toilet paper panic-buying as people scratch, claw and punch each other to get rolls. But why? What’s behind the frenzy, and how will that affect the TP industry? </p><p>In the last 150 years, it’s grown from sell ... Show More
24m 4s
May 2024
Leveling Up Nintendo | Jumpman | 1
<p>Nintendo launches an American subsidiary, but the company struggles until it releases an innovative platform game that introduces the world to an iconic new hero.</p><p>Need more Business Movers? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, early access to new ones, and they’re alw ... Show More
36m 36s
Feb 2024
Soft Toys Play Hardball in Court
<p>Today is Tuesday, February 27, and we're looking at Squishmallows vs. Build-a-Bear.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or ... Show More
3m 21s
Aug 2023
Building Lego | Out of the Ashes | 1
<p>A small Danish toy company survives World War Two thanks to its quality craftsmanship, but behind the scenes all is not well. Despite its good reputation, Lego teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, and a choice to change production methods threatens to tear the family-owned compa ... Show More
35m 40s