Released in 1977, Max Machine was an “action van” driven by Telesonic remote control.

Released by Lakeside in 1956, Perquackey was a fast-paced word-building game that had players race to form as many words as possible within a set time using lettered dice.

Released in 1974 from Playskool, the Familiar Places McDonald’s playset let children set up a fast food restaurant in the home and immerse themselves in a world of burgers and fries. 

Released by Lakeside in 1971, the Chaos board game called on players’ observation and memory skills to navigate a chaotic race across the board.

Kenner’s Easy Curl Quick Hair Setting Set let kids style their hair just like their moms.

In 1966, Topper Toys released Silly Safari, a jungle-based contraption game with 3D mechanics reminiscent of Ideal’s Mouse Trap released three years earlier.

Released in 1965 by Topper Toys, Sixfinger was a quirky spy-themed device designed to resemble an extra appendage.

Released by Milton Bradley in 1979, Downfall challenged players to beat their opponent in navigating a group of disks down the game grid using a series of wheels.

Graham Hancock, toy collector and editor of Blocks magazine, documents the LEGO Group’s foray into licensing.

Nicolas Ricketts explores classic forms of play that use glow-in-dark elements or lights to illuminate the fun as the nights grow longer.

Released in 1968 by Rainbow Crafts, Play-Doh Coin-Maker allowed children to make foil-wrapped coins for wearing, decoration, or imaginative play.

Published by Parker Brothers in 1964, the Winnie the Pooh Game was a child-friendly board game that saw Pooh and friends trek to the North Pole.