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Candy Land

Candy Land

Image courtesy of Milton Bradley / Hasbro

Date:

1949

Publisher:

Milton Bradley

Designer:

According to BoardGameGeek.com, Candy Land was designed by Eleanor Abbott.

Why It's Significant (in 25 words or less):

Since its original publication, Candy Land has been a popular choice when parents buy their child's first board game.

More About Candy Land:

In Candy Land, players try to be the first to reach the Candy Castle. No reading is required -- children can play as long as they recognize colors -- making it a good introductory game for very young children. Unfortunately, no decisions at all are made in the game; the luck of the card draw determines everything. This can make it a painful experience for parents who play with their children over and over again.

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