In 1896, the "USA Liquid Pistol" (a cast iron gun) was patented & originally marketed as protection against vicious dogs. It wasn't until the 1980s that the larger style plastic water gun was created by a spacecraft engineer on the Galileo Jupiter mission. Today, we all love a family water battle in the backyard!

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These simple and colorful bricks are a universal symbol of childhood. Unlike the hyper-connected and digital world in which we live, these blocks call for our imaginations to take over and create new worlds to explore. Come on, let's play!

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Sudoku is a numbers game that requires no math but simple logic to complete rows, columns and grids. Logic puzzles have long intrigued and entertained people and kept minds strong too! Sudoku is very popular in Japan but it was created in Indiana in 1979.

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Bingo, a delightful game of chance invites players to test their luck. Versions of Bingo started in the 1530s. No one knows for sure how Bingo got its name, but it is said to echo the sound of a bell ringing, noting the winner.

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The lawn game corn hole has deep roots, dating back to 1883! In the 1970s it began growing in popularity after a popular magazine published instructions for making the boards. Since then, the game has continued to see a resurgence in backyards and at tailgating events. The national championships are even nationally broadcasted.

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The game of life has become a classic American game since its inception in 1860. The game simulates a person’s travels through the adventures of life through college, parenthood and retirement. The iconic game has entertained family and friends for generations and promises to continue. Celebrate Life!

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Twister, the game that ties you up in knots has entertained generations of people since the 1960s. Players twist, turn and stretch to match the directions given by the spinner. This game doesn’t mean sitting around a table. You’ll get a workout in playing.

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Electronic, coin-operated video games of skill and minimal chance have entertained people since the 1970s. Arcade video games use computerized circuitry to take input from the player and translate that into the electronic video display. Relive those memories of dropping quarter after quarter in the machine to get the high score!

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Mahjong is a game of skill, intelligence, calculation and luck. The traditional Chinese game requires four players. The game has been adapted for computerized single player games that have entertained millions of people. Mahjong is found on computers, cell phones and tablets around the world today.

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Introduced in 1949, the game Candy Land is sweet and simple, which makes it the perfect game to introduce young children to the world of games. More than 70 years later, Candy Land continues inviting new generations to the exciting world of gaming.

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A classic dice game that has entertained players since 1956. So, how will you roll? Will you stick with a straight, hustle for a full house, or risk it all for a 5-of-a kind Yahtzee score? Go ahead, roll with it!

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Connect 4 has been sparking connections since 1974. Not just the connection of colors across a grid, but face to face connections across generations. It’s a simple game of bold moves and quick thinking.

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