Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Invention of the Day: Social Gaming

Milton Bradley (1836-1911) invented the first board game, Checkered Game of Life, in 1866. Here's an excerpt from his patent (US 53,51):

The subject of this invention is a game peculiarly adapted to the home-circle from the fact that it can be played by two or more players.
...in addition to the amusement and excitement of the game, it is intended to forcibly impress upon the minds of youth the great moral principles of virtue and vice.


As "Happy old age" is surrounded by many difficulties, fifty may oftentimes be gained as soon by a succession of smaller numbers as by striving for "Happy old age".


A very humble beginning for today's multi-billion dollar industry.

tags: invention, innovation, games, entertainment, information, network,  social

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