A verb meaning "to engage in an activity for recreation"
Explanation:
#1 and #2 automatically wouldn't be the answers because the word 'play' isn't being used to describe a sport being played - monopoly is a board game, not a sport (lol). #3 wouldn't be the answer because the word 'play' isn't a noun, since it isn't being used as, or means a place, person, or thing.
Answer : One can think of their own and then give their view on this. But I personally get agreed on first viewpoint, as the general white male population was allowed to participate in politics, despite of his land ownership and education being the barrier in this.