Candy Land

Candy Land was designed by Eleanor Abbott in 1948 while she was recovering from polio in a hospital in San Diego, California. She made the game for and tested it with the children in the same wards on the hospital. The children suggested that Abbott submit the game to Milton Bradley Company. The game was bought by Milton Bradley and first published in 1949 as a temporary fill-in for their then main product line, school supplies. Candy Land became Milton Bradley’s best-selling game, surpassing its previous top seller, Uncle Wiggily, and put the company in the same league as its main competitor, Parker Brothers.

Candy Land is a simple racing board game that requires no reading and minimal counting skills, making it suitable for young children. Players move their gingerbread man markers along a rainbow path to reach the Candy Castle. Along the way, they draw cards that tell them how many spaces to move forward. Some cards also have special instructions, such as skipping a space or moving backwards. The first player to reach the Candy Castle wins the game.

Candy Land is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by children for generations. It is a great game for teaching young children basic skills such as color recognition, matching, and taking turns. It is also a fun and lighthearted game that can help children develop their imaginations.

Here are some additional facts about Candy Land:

• The game has been translated into over 20 languages.
• There have been over 30 million copies of Candy Land sold worldwide.
• Candy Land is the third most popular board game in the United States, after Monopoly and Scrabble.
• Candy Land has been featured in several television shows and movies, including The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Toy Story.

If you are looking for a fun and educational board game for young children, Candy Land is a great option. It is a classic game that has been enjoyed by children for generations.