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Join us as we delve into the history of board games, from ancient times to the Victorian era's moral games like The Mansion of Happiness, and discover how George B. Parker's vision transformed games into the entertainment products we know today. Learn about his journey from a young innovator to the founder of Parker Brothers, a company that would shape the future of gaming.

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History of the Board Game: How Parker Brothers Changed Play | US History | Extra History

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Beau Carey

When will the lies episode for Hypatia come out?

Jason Youngberg

If dice and face cards are bad because they could be used for gambling, would blank paper be bad because someone could use them to draw dirty pictures?

Martin Verran

I imagine it'll be next week. Or, alternatively, whenever the Supreme Chicken deems it ready. [Assuming the Supreme Chicken has a job on the Extra Credits team, that is; it is a bird, so might not get on very well with Zoey the Cat.]

Martin Verran

Just as a matter of record, I'm with George B. Parker on this one: games should be fun.