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Game of the States

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The Basics:

Game of the States was published by Milton Bradley in 1960. No designer was credited.

Why Game of the States is Part of the Games Timeline:

Game of the States was one of the first children's games to feel sophisticated, a game that can also be enjoyed by thinking adults.

Here are the other games I believe are the most culturally and historically significant games published since 1800.

More About Game of the States:

In Game of the States, players try to buy a product in one state, deliver it to another state and sell it at a profit. It teaches children something about each of the states, their capital cities, important products, and business.

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