 Cover of the original 1949 edition | |
| Designers | Eleanor Abbott |
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| Publishers | Milton Bradley Hasbro |
| Publication | 1949 |
| Years active | 1949–present |
| Genres | Board game |
| Languages | English |
| Players | 2–4 |
| Playing time | 30' |
| Chance | Complete |
| Age range | 3+ |
Candy Land (also known as Candyland) is a simple racing board game created by Eleanor Abbott and published by Milton Bradley in 1948. The game requires no reading and minimal counting skills, making it suitable for young children. No strategy is involved as players are never required to make choices; only following directions is required. About one million copies per year are sold.[1]