Credit: Hasbro, Inc

HASBRO GAMES HISTORY

Hasbro is one of the most famous names in the toy and board game industry. In fact, as a result of the acquisitions of brands such as Milton Bradley, Wizards of the Coast and Avalon Hill, Hasbro is now the largest producer of board games in the world.

The original company was created by three brothers - Herman, Hillel and Henry - in 1923, under the name of Hassenfeld Brothers. the company has been advertised as several different names throughout it's history, including Hasbro Industries, Hasbro Bradley and Hasbro, Inc.

They now sell thousands of toys and board games around the world, and have licenses for huge IPs such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars.

 

FAMOUS FAMILY BOARD GAMES

The traditional board games released under the Hasbro brand have become household names across the globe. Classics include games such as Twister, Monopoly, Game of Life, Trivial Pursuit and Mouse Trap.

The company also continue to release family board games each year, with the hype around them leading to huge Christmas sales. Recent examples include Speak Out, Pie Face and the Fortnight Edition of Monopoly.

The ever-popular war game, Risk also comes under the Hasbro publishing name. This has been a game of choice for both game veterans and newcomers to the hobby.

HASBRO GAMES HISTORY

Hasbro is one of the most famous names in the toy and board game industry. In fact, as a result of the acquisitions of brands such as Milton Bradley, Wizards of the Coast and Avalon Hill, Hasbro is now the largest producer of board games in the world.

The original company was created by three brothers - Herman, Hillel and Henry - in 1923, under the name of Hassenfeld Brothers. the company has been advertised as several different names throughout it's history, including Hasbro Industries, Hasbro Bradley and Hasbro, Inc.

They now sell thousands of toys and board games around the world, and have licenses for huge IPs such as Marvel Comics and Star Wars.

Credit: Hasbro, Inc

FAMOUS FAMILY BOARD GAMES

The traditional board games released under the Hasbro brand have become household names across the globe. Classics include games such as Twister, Monopoly, Game of Life, Trivial Pursuit and Mouse Trap.

The company also continue to release family board games each year, with the hype around them leading to huge Christmas sales. Recent examples include Speak Out, Pie Face and the Fortnight Edition of Monopoly.

The ever-popular war game, Risk also comes under the Hasbro publishing name. This has been a game of choice for both game veterans and newcomers to the hobby.

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READ ABOUT THE GAMES

Pictureka! Game Review

By Pete Douglas | 26/03/2019

Pictureka! by Hasbro Games is a fast-paced family party game perfect for younger children. Imagine a mash-up of Dobble and Where’s Wally!

Fortnite Monopoly Review

By Nick T | 15/01/2019

Fortnite Monopoly is definitely a game to buy if your children like Fortnite and they also like playing a board game. Read our review!

Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Review

By George Chrysostomou | 13/11/2018

Trivial Pursuit Family Edition is not too dissimilar to the original board game, with a twist that allows the whole family to play along. Read our review.

Twister Review

By William Moffat | 25/10/2018

Twister was the first popular game to use human bodies as playing pieces. The game was originally released in 1966 by Arrow Games, and is now published by Hasbro.

Fantastic Gymnastics Review

By Simon Lavender | 12/12/2018

Fantastic Gymnastics is an innovative competitive family game from Hasbro. It handles one to many players so is perfect for a Christmas get together!

Bed Bugs Review

By Simon Lavender | 29/11/2018

Be the first player to catch all the same colour bugs, and shout BED BUGS!, then turn off the bed, and count up the bugs! Learn more about this Hasbro game.

Kerplunk Review

By Simon Lavender | 26/11/2018

Ever carefully, stressfully thought about whether you should have to snip the green or the blue wire? Welcome to the tension, skill and fun that is Kerplunk!

Hungry Hungry Hippos Review

By Simon Lavender | 20/11/2018

The classic family game of Hungry Hungry Hippos sees players controlling their own hippo, frantically trying to eat the marbles! Read our review today.

Hearing Things Review

By Thomas Gorner | 12/11/2018

Hearing Things is spawned from the viral sensation that sees someone reading a phrase while the other wears headphones so they cannot hear! Learn more.

The Game of Life Junior Review

By Louise Rogers | 22/01/2019

The Game of Life Junior takes you on some of life’s great adventures. You can visit the zoo, visit the chocolate factory and even ride the fun train!

MOST POPULAR HASBRO GAMES

SPEAK OUT

£16.24Out Of Stock

Get ready to be doubled over with laughter with the ridiculous mouthpiece challenge game! The Speak Out game brings friends and family together for laugh-out-loud fun as players try to say different phrases while wearing a mouthpiece that won’t let them shut their mouth. Can you understand your teammate in time?

TWISTER

Original price was: £18.79.Current price is: £14.99.Add to basket

The original party game! This edition of Twister is the classic game with two more moves.  Give the spinner a whirl and see what's next as you try to keep your hands and feet on the mat! Right foot red! Can you do it? Left foot green you got it! The two new moves include the spinner being able to make up their own move!

KERPLUNK

Original price was: £16.69.Current price is: £14.69.Add to basket

A nerve racking game of skill and judgement. With a helter skelter marble drop. Choose carefully – pull the wrong straw and ‘Kerplunk’ the game is over! Play begins with the players inserting the sticks through the tube and then pouring the marbles into the top of the tube. Will you have the skills to take victory?

£16.24Out Of Stock

Original price was: £18.79.Current price is: £14.99.Add to basket

Original price was: £16.69.Current price is: £14.69.Add to basket

THE GAME OF LIFE

In The Game of Life players make their own exciting choices as they move through the twists and turns of life. Move the car token around the game board from start to retirement, and experience unexpected surprises related to family, career, dream vacations, and other milestones of life. Who is headed for wealth and fortune?

TRIVIAL PURSUIT FAMILY

Original price was: £28.39.Current price is: £22.59.Add to basket

Bring the family together for a traditional knowledge-based board game. The Trivial Pursuit Family Edition game features fresh questions and a quick pace, including the Showdown challenge where two players compete for a wedge simultaneously. Play individually or in teams, taking turns moving around the board.

MONOPOLY

£16.95Add to basket

Enjoy the classic game of Monopoly with your family and friends. Ideal for both children and adults, this version of the Monopoly game welcomes the Rubber Ducky, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Penguin into its family of tokens. Choose your token, place it on GO! and roll the dice to own it all!

Original price was: £28.39.Current price is: £22.59.Add to basket

£16.95Add to basket

SPEAK OUT

£16.24Out Of Stock

Get ready to be doubled over with laughter with the ridiculous mouthpiece challenge game! The Speak Out game brings friends and family together for laugh-out-loud fun as players try to say different phrases while wearing a mouthpiece that won’t let them shut their mouth. Can you understand your teammate in time?

£16.24Out Of Stock

TWISTER

Original price was: £18.79.Current price is: £14.99.Add to basket

The original party game! This edition of Twister is the classic game with two more moves.  Give the spinner a whirl and see what's next as you try to keep your hands and feet on the mat! Right foot red! Can you do it? Left foot green you got it! The two new moves include the spinner being able to make up their own move!

Original price was: £18.79.Current price is: £14.99.Add to basket

KERPLUNK

Original price was: £16.69.Current price is: £14.69.Add to basket

A nerve racking game of skill and judgement. With a helter skelter marble drop. Choose carefully – pull the wrong straw and ‘Kerplunk’ the game is over! Play begins with the players inserting the sticks through the tube and then pouring the marbles into the top of the tube. Will you have the skills to take victory?

Original price was: £16.69.Current price is: £14.69.Add to basket

THE GAME OF LIFE

In The Game of Life players make their own exciting choices as they move through the twists and turns of life. Move the car token around the game board from start to retirement, and experience unexpected surprises related to family, career, dream vacations, and other milestones of life. Who is headed for wealth and fortune?

TRIVIAL PURSUIT FAMILY

Original price was: £28.39.Current price is: £22.59.Add to basket

Bring the family together for a traditional knowledge-based board game. The Trivial Pursuit Family Edition game features fresh questions and a quick pace, including the Showdown challenge where two players compete for a wedge simultaneously. Play individually or in teams, taking turns moving around the board.

Original price was: £28.39.Current price is: £22.59.Add to basket

MONOPOLY

£16.95Add to basket

Enjoy the classic game of Monopoly with your family and friends. Ideal for both children and adults, this version of the Monopoly game welcomes the Rubber Ducky, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Penguin into its family of tokens. Choose your token, place it on GO! and roll the dice to own it all!

£16.95Add to basket