Candy Land (2027)

It was invented in 1948 by Eleanor Abbott, a retired schoolteacher, while she was recovering in a San Diego polio ward.

Candy Land is one of the most recognizable and enduring board games in American history, selling over one million copies annually. Known as "the sweet little game for sweet little folk," it was designed for children as young as three because it requires no reading or writing, only the ability to identify colors. The Heartbreaking Origin Story Candy Land

While now seen as a lighthearted childhood staple, Candy Land has its roots in a national crisis. It was invented in 1948 by Eleanor Abbott,