Land — Candy

While now seen as a lighthearted childhood staple, Candy Land has its roots in a national crisis.

After being purchased by Milton Bradley in 1949, the game evolved from its simple beginnings into a vast commercial brand. Candy Land | American Experience | Official Site - PBS Candy Land

It was invented in 1948 by Eleanor Abbott, a retired schoolteacher, while she was recovering in a San Diego polio ward. While now seen as a lighthearted childhood staple,