Electronic Game, Merlin, 1978-1985

Summary

Merlin, introduced by Parker Brothers in 1978, joined a growing number of electronic games released in the late 1970s. Players could choose between six different games programmed into Merlin's microprocessor. The handheld game became an instant hit. But unlike many other toys that flashed and beeped, Merlin remained popular well into the 1980s.

Merlin, introduced by Parker Brothers in 1978, joined a growing number of electronic games released in the late 1970s. Players could choose between six different games programmed into Merlin's microprocessor. The handheld game became an instant hit. But unlike many other toys that flashed and beeped, Merlin remained popular well into the 1980s.

Artifact

Electronic game

Date Made

1978-1985

Your Place In Time
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time

Object ID

99.54.1.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal

Color

Red

Dimensions

Height: 9.75 in  (game)

Width: 2.875 in  (game)

Thickness: 1.625 in  (game)

Inscriptions

top: MERLIN

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