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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

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

It was invented in 1948 by Eleanor Abbott, a retired schoolteacher, while she was recovering in a San Diego polio ward. After being purchased by Milton Bradley in 1949,

In the original 1949 version, the ultimate goal was simply to get "Home," an unassuming house that represented the deepest desire of children isolated in long-term hospital wards. Evolution of the Game a retired schoolteacher