Simon — introduced?

Introduced: 1978, launched at Studio 54.

Made by: Milton Bradley; designed by Ralph Baer and Howard Morrison.

Simon — how it worked?

How it worked: Four colored buttons flash in a sequence; repeat it, and it gets one step longer.

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When did the Simon game come out?

Simon

Introduced: 1978, launched at Studio 54
Made by: Milton Bradley; designed by Ralph Baer and Howard Morrison
How it worked: Four colored buttons flash in a sequence; repeat it, and it gets one step longer
Still made?: Yes, by Hasbro

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A black disc with four colored lights and four tones, and a game so simple it couldn't be explained wrong. Simon was the first electronic toy that everyone's house had, and the sound of it is a late-'70s time stamp.

It was designed by Ralph Baer, who also invented the home video game console, which makes it the most distinguished thing you ever lost to a younger sibling.

Sources: Wikipedia — Simon (game)

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When did the Simon game come out?

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