Philip Orbanes, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Philip Orbanes
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Philip Orbanes is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Philip Orbanes is an American board game designer and author who shaped Monopoly's legacy through decades of tournament oversight and scholarship. Born in 2000, he served as Senior Vice President for Research and Development at Parker Brothers and co-founded Winning Moves Games. His definitive reference works—including *Monopoly: The World's Most Famous Game and How It Got That Way*—established him as the game's preeminent historian.
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Biography
Philip Orbanes is an American board game designer, author, and Monopoly authority. Born January 1, 2000, in the United States, he graduated from the Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve University). Orbanes served as Senior Vice President for Research and Development at Parker Brothers until the 1990s, then became founding partner and former president of Winning Moves Games in Danvers, Massachusetts. He authored three books on Monopoly, with *Monopoly: The World's Most Famous Game and How It Got That Way* recognized as the definitive historical reference. His other works include a comprehensive history of Parker Brothers spanning the 1880s to the early 21st century, and a book on the card game Rook (available only packaged with the game). Orbanes also contributed articles to *The Games Journal* on acquiring out-of-print game rights and the card game Canasta. For over 30 years, he served as Chief Judge at U.S. National and World Monopoly tournaments, a role that earned him prominence in the documentary *Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story*. Writers like Orbanes document and preserve board game history through scholarship and curation.
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Trivia
- Orbanes' book *The Monopoly Companion* was published in three distinct editions, reflecting evolving interest in the game's history.
- He served as Chief Judge at U.S. and World Monopoly Championships for over 30 years, making him a fixture in competitive Monopoly culture.
- His book on the history of Parker Brothers covers the company from the 1880s through the start of the 21st century, documenting a century-long toy and game empire.
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Numerology
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Disciplined and structured. Philip Orbanes succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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- How old is Philip Orbanes?
- Philip Orbanes is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
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- Philip Orbanes was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Philip Orbanes's zodiac sign?
- Philip Orbanes is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Philip Orbanes's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Philip Orbanes was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Philip Orbanes from?
- Philip Orbanes is from United States.
- What does Philip Orbanes do?
- Philip Orbanes is a writer.
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