Milton Bradley (November 8, 1836– May 30, 1911) was an American service magnate, game pioneer as well as author, credited by lots of with launching the board game industry, with his eponymous enterprise, which was bought by Hasbro in 1984, and also folded up in 1998.

Reuben Klamer, a toy designer best known for creating the popular Milton Bradley board game. The game of life , has died at 99 years. The group of toys and Games of Chicago was the first to announce that Klamer had died on September 14. Klamer was a prolific toy designer who had more than 200 toy credits to the name of him and was responsible for the widespread use of polyethylene in toys, replacing more dangerous plastics that would be easily broken. Klamer was also a special effects designer and accessories and markedly developed the Phaser rifle used in the classic Star Trek Series.

Klamer’s most durable contribution was the modern version of the game of life , which he did to celebrate the centenary of Milton Bradley. The game was inspired by a game designed and published by Milton Bradley (the person, not the company) called The game of paintings of life , which consisted of accumulating points to ensure a happy life . Klamer and Bill Markham collaborated in the modern version of the game, adding the classic elements of the board as the wheel on the board and the cars with spaces for family members. Subsequent versions of the game introduced Life Tiles and pets into the game.

The game of life has sold more than 70 million copies and is considered the second most popular board game in the world behind only monopoly . The game was included in the permanent family life files of the Smithsonian Institution in 1981 and He is also a member of the National Salon of Toy Fame.

Other toys designed by Klamer include the original skates Fisher-Price Preschool Trainer, the Art Linkletter Hoop, Gaylord the Walking Dog, Moon Rocks, Dolly Darlings, Erector-Builder Sets and Busty Blocks and Zoo-It-Yourself. Klamer also developed special effects and toys for The man of uncle and innovated a full line of linked products for the pink, cartoon show. Klamer also invented the first No glue pastime kits, an innovation that is still used today.

Klamer was born in Canton, oh and graduated from Ohio’s state university. He survive four children and several grandchildren.

Daily Distraction – September 10, 2021