From Rag Dolls to Robots: The Evolution of Toys

5. Simon

Release Year: 1978
Produced by Milton Bradley
* Original Cost: $24.95
Milton Bradley introduced Simon, an electronic memory game designed to assess players' cognitive abilities, in 1978. This $24.95 portable device with colorful buttons tested the user's ability to recognize patterns and recall past information.

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Simon's unique noises and flashing lights made for a captivating gaming experience that stuck with players long after they tried to outwit the game's artificial brain.

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