Simon Game, 1978-1983

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Artifact Overview

Milton Bradley introduced Simon in 1978. An electronic version of "Simon Says," the game challenged players to repeat a simple sequence by pressing large, colored buttons. Simon flashed and beeped its way into becoming one of the most popular electronic games of the 1970s and early 1980s. It also eased the way for public acceptance of computer-generated play.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Electronic game

Date Made

1978-1983

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

99.42.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Flora A. Endelman

Material

Cardboard
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Dimensions

Height: 2.5 in (game)
Diameter: 10.5 in (game)

Inscriptions

game: MB / ELECTRONICS / MILTON / BRADLEY/ SIMON / 1978 by Milton Bradley Co. under Berne & / Universal Copyright Conventions Made in U.S.A. / PARENT NO. 4207087 product package: AGES 7 TO ADULT / 1 OR MORE PLAYERS /*BATTERIES / REQUIRED / NOT INCLUDED / 5 WAYS TO PLAY / *For fast and furious play action, see back / A COMPUTER CONTROLLED GAME / Simon / THINK FAST! Simon says repeat my flashing LIGHTS and SOUNDS | Printed circuitboard made in Singapore
Simon Game, 1978-1983