Skee-Ball from Cadaco (1981)

Released in 1981 by Cadaco, the tabletop Skee-Ball game promised all the action of the arcade game for players at home.

Roger Robot from Whitman (1961)

In 1961, Whitman introduced Roger Robot, a paper craft toy with a sci-fi twist.

Digital Derby from TOMY (1978)

Released in 1978 from TOMY, Digital Derby was an electro-mechanical game that challenged players to successfully navigate their race car through a non-stop flow of oncoming traffic.

Tigeroo from Ideal (1965)

Released in 1965 by Ideal, Tigeroo was a roaring tiger made to attach to a child’s bike or trike.

Big Foot from Milton Bradley (1977)

Released in 1977 by Milton Bradley, the Big Foot board game challenged players to avoid encounters with the mythical bipedal primate in an effort to be the last surviving gold prospector on the mountain.

Vince & Larry: The Crash Dummies from Tyco (1990s)

In the early 1990s, Tyco unveiled Crash Dummies, patterned after PSAs starring Vince and Larry, crash test dummies who evangelized seat belts.

Mystic Skull: The Game of Voodoo from Ideal (1964)

Released in 1964 by Ideal Mystic Skull: The Game of Voodoo saw players take on the role of a “witch doctor” and cast hexes on their opponents.

Big Max and His Electronic Conveyor from Remco (1957)

Released by Remco in 1957, Big Max and His Electronic Conveyor introduced children to the concept of automated conveyor belt systems.

Don’t Bug Me from Hasbro (1971)

Released in 1971 by Hasbro, the Don’t Bug Me game challenged players’ coordination, reflexes, and determination to rid themselves of their swarm of bugs before their opponent beat them to it.

The Hollywood Squares TV Game from Ideal (1974)

Released in 1974 by the Ideal Toy Company, The Hollywood Squares TV Game is modeled after the game show of the same name, which originally aired on NBC from 1966-1981.

Mickey Mouse Candy Factory from Remco (1973)

In 1973, Remco produced the Mickey Mouse Candy Factory set, a toy that encouraged kids to make their own sweet treats, with no batteries or electricity required.

Race Around from Whitman (1975)

Released in 1975 by Whitman, the Race Around board game pit players against each other in a race to bump each other’s cars off the race track.