Who knew? Well certainly not I or even me! Charles Osgood knew or least his researchers and fact checkers ascertained for him that this neat little popular game of the 50’s (and still today) was originally conceived as a way to keep children happily playing indoors where they would not be exposed to the dreaded disease of polio! I heard this on Sunday Morning today.
Over the years the board graphics have changed, the playing pieces evolved, not necessarily for the better in my opinion, but then again I am a great fan of vintage graphics.
Here is a photo of a very early Candy Land game board. Isn’t it great? Revisiting my old favorites of the Molasses Swamp, the Ice Cream Float and the Peppermint Stick Forest brings back a flood of nostalgic memories; playing this simple game for HOURS with my girl friends.
1949
Original Candy Land Game Board
1985
Candy Land Game Board 1985
Theme Version
Dora the Explorer in Candy Land
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Loved this game. As you said, great memories. That Neopolitan ice cream card was always my fave for some reason!
mine too- it was sooooo cute
How many hours did we play this game, it was always one of my favorites. Looking at the board brought back wonderful memories. Thanks
Also partial to the “vintage” graphics — something about the newer graphics just seems kind of sterile…
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