It is now part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and an inductee into the National Toy Hall of Fame.Ĭover and board of Milton Bradley's The Checkered Game of Life It was created and co-designed by Bill Markham and Reuben Klamer, respectively, and was 'heartily endorsed' by Art Linkletter. The modern version was originally published 100 years later, in 1960. Variations of the game accommodate up to ten players. Up to six players, depending on the version, can participate in a single game.
The game simulates a person's travels through their life, from early adulthood to retirement, with college if necessary, jobs, marriage, and possible children along the way. The Game of Life was US's first popular parlour game. The Game of Life, also known simply as Life, is a board game originally created in 1860 by Milton Bradley as The Checkered Game for Life, the first ever board game for his own company, the Milton Bradley Company.
High (spinning a wheel, card-drawing, luck)
