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    Which popular game from the 1950's got its name from a pie plate manufacturer?

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  • 2. 

    Which 1959 board game was a spin-off of a TV show featuring a character named Eddie Haskell?

    • The Addams Family Game

    • Bewitched

    • The Flintstones Mitt-Full

    • Leave It To Beaver Money Maker

    Correct Answer
    A. Leave It To Beaver Money Maker
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Leave It To Beaver Money Maker". This board game was a spin-off of the TV show "Leave It To Beaver" which aired from 1957 to 1963. The character Eddie Haskell was a popular character in the show, known for his smooth-talking and manipulative behavior. The game likely involved players trying to make money in a similar way to the characters in the show.

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  • 3. 

    What 1950's board game had cards showing Bluto, Cap'n Snook, Hygmy Pygmy and Mad Prof Whatasnozzle?

    • Popeye The Sailor Man

    • Tiddly Chase

    • Oscar: The Film Stars Rise To Fame

    • Monopoly

    Correct Answer
    A. Popeye The Sailor Man
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Popeye The Sailor Man. This is because the question asks for a board game from the 1950s that had cards showing Bluto, Cap'n Snook, Hygmy Pygmy, and Mad Prof Whatasnozzle. Popeye The Sailor Man is a popular board game from that era that features these characters on its cards.

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  • 4. 

    When was the "Hula Hoop" first manufactured?

    • 1966

    • 1941

    • 1958

    • 1949

    Correct Answer
    A. 1958
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1958. The Hula Hoop was first manufactured in 1958. This was a popular toy that became a cultural phenomenon in the United States during the late 1950s. It consisted of a plastic hoop that could be twirled around the waist or other parts of the body. The Hula Hoop craze quickly spread around the world, becoming a symbol of fun and playfulness.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these was a 1950's game derived from a popular television show for children?

    • Park And Shop

    • Skipper

    • Howdy Doody's TV Game

    • The Addams Family Game

    Correct Answer
    A. Howdy Doody's TV Game
    Explanation
    Howdy Doody's TV Game was a 1950's game derived from the popular television show for children called "Howdy Doody." This game was likely created to capitalize on the show's popularity and engage young viewers in interactive play related to the show's characters and themes.

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  • 6. 

    "Play-Doh" was originally tested in the 1950's for what use?

    • Binding Compound

    • Muscle Exerciser

    • Pizza Dough

    • Wallpaper Cleaner

    Correct Answer
    A. Wallpaper Cleaner
    Explanation
    "Play-Doh" was originally tested in the 1950's as a wallpaper cleaner. It was created as a putty-like substance that could easily remove soot and dirt from walls. However, it was later discovered that children enjoyed playing with it, leading to its transformation into a popular children's toy.

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  • 7. 

    What did players do in the game "Word Fun"?

    • Translate Foreign Words

    • Anagrams

    • Make Up Fake Definitions

    • Fill In Missing Words

    Correct Answer
    A. Anagrams
    Explanation
    In the game "Word Fun," players engage in the activity of solving anagrams. Anagrams are words or phrases formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase. Therefore, players in this game would be tasked with rearranging the given letters to form new words or phrases. This activity challenges players' vocabulary, spelling, and problem-solving skills.

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  • 8. 

    The game "Cluedo" was first sold in which year?

    • 1941

    • 1948

    • 1949

    • 1943

    Correct Answer
    A. 1948
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1948. This means that the game "Cluedo" was first sold in 1948.

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  • 9. 

    When "Play-Doh" was released in 1956, what colors were available?

    • Only White

    • Blue And Green

    • Only Yellow

    • Red, White And Blue

    Correct Answer
    A. Only White
    Explanation
    When "Play-Doh" was released in 1956, only the color white was available.

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  • 10. 

    Which board game is named for a word that means "to grope frantically"?

    • Scrabble

    • Sorry

    • Parcheesi

    • Chess

    Correct Answer
    A. Scrabble
    Explanation
    Scrabble is the correct answer because the word "scrabble" means "to grope frantically" or "to scratch or scrape at something with one's hands." This word accurately describes the action of players in the game as they frantically search for letters and try to form words on the board.

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  • 11. 

    In which year was "Scrabble" introduced?

    • 1945

    • 1948

    • 1940

    • 1942

    Correct Answer
    A. 1948
    Explanation
    Scrabble was introduced in the year 1948.

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  • 12. 

    The couple who invented "Yahtzee" in 1954 were from which country?

    • Australia

    • England

    • Canada

    • USA

    Correct Answer
    A. Canada
    Explanation
    The couple who invented "Yahtzee" in 1954 were from Canada.

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  • 13. 

    What game was invented by Allan Calhamer in the 1950's?

    • Monopoly

    • Risk

    • Diplomacy

    • Clue

    Correct Answer
    A. Diplomacy
    Explanation
    Diplomacy was invented by Allan Calhamer in the 1950s. This strategic board game involves negotiation and alliances between players who represent different countries in Europe before World War I. The game focuses on diplomacy and negotiation rather than luck or chance, making it unique and challenging. Players must use their diplomatic skills to form alliances, negotiate deals, and strategically plan their moves to conquer territories and achieve victory. Diplomacy has gained popularity over the years and is known for its complex gameplay and emphasis on negotiation and strategy.

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  • 14. 

    When it was introduced at a toy fair in 1959, what was the "Etch-A-Sketch" called?

    • Draw-A-Pic

    • Sketchy Screen

    • DoodleMaster Magic Screen

    • Sketch-A-Sketch

    Correct Answer
    A. DoodleMaster Magic Screen
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "DoodleMaster Magic Screen". This answer is supported by the fact that the question asks for the original name of the "Etch-A-Sketch" when it was introduced in 1959. The name "DoodleMaster Magic Screen" accurately reflects the purpose and function of the toy, which allows users to draw and sketch on a screen. The other options, "Draw-A-Pic," "Sketchy Screen," and "Sketch-A-Sketch," do not accurately describe the original name of the toy.

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  • 15. 

    The object of which 1950's game was for one of many players to touch the player who was "it"?

    • Red Light, Green Light

    • Hot Potato

    • Heads Up, Seven Up

    • Tag

    Correct Answer
    A. Red Light, Green Light
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Tag. In the game of Tag, one player is designated as "it" and their objective is to touch another player in order to make them "it". The other players try to avoid being touched by the player who is "it". Red Light, Green Light is a different game where one player is designated as the "stoplight" and the other players try to reach them without getting caught moving. Hot Potato is a game where players pass around a potato-like object quickly before it "explodes". Heads Up, Seven Up is a guessing game where players try to identify who touched them based on a limited set of options.

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