The 80’s and early 90’s were a weird time for television, and it didn’t help matters that companies like Hasbro, Parker Brothers, and Pressman had money to burn on ridiculous board game commercials. Lets take a look at a few of them, shall we?

Mouse Trap: Good Luck Setting it Up Right

Life: A Depressing reflection on Reality

Chutes and Ladders: Nothing you do matters

Splat: Literally Crush your little sister’s Dreams

Forbidden Bridge: Weird Architectural decisions

Don’t Wake Daddy: You Wouldn’t Like Him When He’s Woken

Candyland: A Game Where you don’t need counting or reading

Connect 4: Fill it up just for fun

Fireball Island: Because the INDIANA Jones License Is Expensive

13 Dead End Drive: Get Really Excited about Murder

I also just want to take a quick moment to appreciate the truly horrifying muppets used in the 13 Dead End Drive commercial that they’ve paired with equally horrible puns.

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