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Two thousand products later, Parker Brothers is one of the best known and most beloved of all game publishers. And somewhere in the process, its games have gone from simply reflecting the values of the country to helping shape them.

This was the genius of George S. Parker

Trading commodities, the main point of the game Pit, seems like a boring concept, but you've never had so much fun!

Pirates of the Caribbean is an action-packed trilogy as well as a theme for a Monopoly game. The game has as much action going on as the movie. It is fun for all.

Parker Bros. has done it again. They are trying to reinvent Monopoly to better fit in with the times. For today that means debit cards instead of cash.

Let's take a walk down memory lane, into a typical night playing one of the world's most loved and most hated games.

The Mizner Brothers were con artists in the 1920s Florida Land Boom, noted for developing the prosperous city of Boca Raton.

The game of Monopoly has been around since 1909, and with it has come fanatic fans and fantastic variations of the game.

Alright, I love Monopoly, and it is one of my favorite games. However, it is also a terrible, horrible game that brings out the worst sides of human nature.

If you are a Spider-Man fan, you can do no wrong with buying Parker Brother's Monopoly the Spider-Man Edition.

Chicago-based artist/musician Jon Langford talks about his two bands and being snubbed by critics in both disciplines.

There are many versions of the famous board game, Monopoly, but this new one sure fits in well with current trends. Monopoly now has an "Electronic Banking Edition" for those who prefer buying their real estate with credit instead of cash.

Are the toys of the 70s making a comeback? While some never left store shelves, others are popping back on.

Most teenagers would find themselves surprised by this list in which they will learn that they have played with the same toys their great-grandparents grew up with.

The twenties and thirties were a time of happening upon the right people in the right place at the right time to bring us toys that have lasted through the generations.

It is amazing that so many toys sold in stores today were created a hundred years ago and were the IT toy of their time. Several toys from the Turn of the Century are standards in every toy box of every modern day child.

Classic board games are hard to beat for entertaining groups of all ages. Board games are experiencing a surge in popularity. Find out which classic board games are the best ones to add to your collection.

There is no more maligned object or figure within the paranormal community than the humble Ouija Board. Is it really an evil, uncontrollable tool that opens a portal into demonic possession--or is there something less dramatic going on?

Monopoly, a cultural icon and fun family game, comes in a theme for most every interest. Monopoly themes include movies, TV, sports, pets, nostalgia, armed forces, among a variety of other interests.

A casual discussion of the real nature of Ouija boards, and an introduction to the "ideomotor" effect

Hasbro a leaders in manufacturing entertaining and fun board games for the whole family has introduced several new versions of their classic games which can be played in twenty minutes.

Love it or hate it, you have to pay your taxes, or at least that's what we're told. Today however, it may come as a bit of a shock for many American workers to know that of all the taxes they pay, at least one of them might be completely voluntary.

Have fun at local auctions, and use a phone system to find out what will sell for profit on ebay!

Did Miss Scarlet or Professor Plum commit the murder in the conservatory or the hall? Was the murder weapon a knife or a wrench? Is Clue still one the best board games around?

-Where did the word Trivia come from? -What was the first documented use of the word? -When did the television game show Jeopardy first air, and on what network? -What were the Game Show Scandals of the 1950's?

The American Labradoodle is one of several breeds referred to as "designer dogs."

Boggle is a fast-paced word game suitable for the whole family.

There are many people who have had plenty of real experiences with the Ouija Board, however, it is still being sold throughout the United States in many of our child's toy stores? What is the risk of the Ouija Board, and should it continue to be sold?

A look back at eight Spider-Man games that are worth looking back at

Rook is a classic card game that has been around for over a hundred years. Simple enough for kids yet stimulating to adults, it is a perfect choice for a family game night. Read more about this traditional card game.

For whatever kind of party you are throwing or going to, here's what you should do to make the party a bit more fun for having you there.

America has voted, and Monopoly: Here & Now Edition has finally hit store shelves and features "a modern makeover for today's would-be billionaires." The question is: Is it worth the thirty-five bucks you will have to shell out for the update?

Does your child know what Parcheesi is? Is your Monopoly set buried in the basement under a pile of old Reader's Digest magazines?

It is OK to use the Ouija alone. Some people say that it is dangerous to do this but it isn't as dangerous as they make it out to be. The Ouija board is also not just a toy, though it is marketed that way.

Kids today are thwarted with electronics and media that can stunt their academic progress. This article reveals a simple way to engage young kids in an inexpensive, family-based activity that amplifies their vocabulary and interest in words.

Each day the news reports one atrocity or tragedy piled atop another across the globe. Allowing that not all of journalism is overreactive, we've all got big troubles, and few meaningful saolutions. Maybe now is a good time to look beyond the symptoms.

Do you like to put together jigsaw puzzles? Many people do. Read this instructive article today and learn how you can actually make your own puzzles!

With so much swirling around Barry Bonds' head, is this division suddenly more competitive? It features arguably the best hitter (Bond), best closer (Gagne), and several of the most complete teams in the league.

The classic novel turned TV series starring Parker Stevenson and Shaun Cassidy to get the Ben Stiller treatment. The unlike co-starring with Tom Cruise may signify a come back for the actions hero type roles Cruise is known for.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McConaughey star in this romantic comedy that offers a nice change of pace from the typical boy-meets-girl formula. Costars Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw round out a well-blended cast of memorable characters.

Johnnie Taylor was a prolific artist in the 1960's and 1970's, and has an impressive discography, but he is lesser known than some of his contemporaries. Here is some music you should check out.

This study proposes a new theoretical and technology-based production approach that explores digital video's unique aesthetic potential and its inherent narrative affinities.

Terence Blanchard is known for more than his exceptional music for Spike Lee movies...He is a jazz musician with an old soul.

Film reviews of "The Great Escape," "Double Indemnity" and "Bonnie and Clyde."

EPISODE 1: American Idol loses a chicken, British guitarist Pete Doherty stumbles again, Isaac Haye's gruesome "South Park" send-off, Prince's purple reign on Carlos Boozer, and R. Kelly's Little Bro: the real tinkler?

A modern young couple in Manhattan has a wealth of wedding locations to choose from, and every aesthetic from gritty downtown chic to classic romance is reflected in the city's venues.

Have you ever wondered how a song makes the play list at a classic rock station? There is a bad rumor going around that all of the music is picked by computers, but there's strong evidence it has everything to do with this Rock God...

A close look at the first film in The Matrix trilogy, and why it is so important to film goers everywhere.

From Latin jazz to Afro-pop and Mexican rock, some names you might not know but should.