How Lincoln's beard inspired the creation of "The Game of Life"

The video discusses the history of the Game of Life, starting with Milton Bradley's lithograph business failure after Abraham Lincoln grew a beard, rendering Bradley's prints worthless. Bradley then created The Checkered Game of Life, a board game with grim themes that became popular. About 100 years later, the game was revamped with more positive themes, becoming the family game night staple we know today.

What was the original theme of 'The Game of Life' when it was first created?

• A dark and morbid game

• A game focused on financial success

• A game about space exploration

• A cheerful family game

Why did Milton Bradley's lithograph business fail?

• The prints were too expensive to produce

• Abraham Lincoln grew a beard, making the prints outdated

• The images were of poor quality

• He printed images of the wrong person

What was the name of the original board game created by Milton Bradley?

• The Path to Success

• The Board of Fortune

• The Game of Life

• The Checkered Game of Life

What changes were made to 'The Game of Life' about 100 years after its creation?

• The game was discontinued

• The morbid squares were replaced with positive ones

• It was made into a digital game

• The board was made larger

Which of the following is a feature of the revamped 'The Game of Life'?

• It includes a spinner and cars

• It focuses on historical events

• It is a single-player game

• It has no winning or losing conditions