Monopoly was first issued by Parker Brothers in 1935 and is now part of Hasbro. It's one of many classic games we still love.
Monopoly was first issued by Parker Brothers in 1935 and is now part of Hasbro. It's one of many classic games we still love.
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Since its introduction in the 1960s, the original "Operation" game has spawned many variations.
Since its introduction in the 1960s, the original "Operation" game has spawned many variations.
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The Game of Life dates back to the 19th century and was issued in its modern form (more or less) in the 1960s. TV host Art Linkletter used to be on some of the money.
The Game of Life dates back to the 19th century and was issued in its modern form (more or less) in the 1960s. TV host Art Linkletter used to be on some of the money.
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Sorry! is based on the old game of Pachisi, later brought to America as "Parcheesi."
Sorry! is based on the old game of Pachisi, later brought to America as "Parcheesi."
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Trivial Pursuit took Canada by storm in 1982 and came to the rest of the world soon after.
Trivial Pursuit took Canada by storm in 1982 and came to the rest of the world soon after.
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Trouble was introduced in the 1960s and was particularly popular in certain houses for its push-down dice popper.
Trouble was introduced in the 1960s and was particularly popular in certain houses for its push-down dice popper.
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Connect Four was introduced in 1974.
Connect Four was introduced in 1974.
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A generation of players can still recite the commercial tag line, "You sunk my Battleship!" The popular game was made into a (less-popular) movie in 2012.
A generation of players can still recite the commercial tag line, "You sunk my Battleship!" The popular game was made into a (less-popular) movie in 2012.
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Simon came out in 1978 and was one of the first popular games based on computer programming.
Simon came out in 1978 and was one of the first popular games based on computer programming.
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Chutes and Ladders is based on an ancient Indian board game that eventually made its way to England as Snakes and Ladders.
Chutes and Ladders is based on an ancient Indian board game that eventually made its way to England as Snakes and Ladders.
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Twister is closely identified with the 1960s and some colorful commercials, but it remains a party favorite.
Twister is closely identified with the 1960s and some colorful commercials, but it remains a party favorite.
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Candy Land was introduced in the 1940s and is intended for young children.
Candy Land was introduced in the 1940s and is intended for young children.
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