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Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor and
businessman who developed devices for electric power generation, mass
communication, sound recording, and motion pictures, including the
phonograph, motion picture camera and light bulb. One of the first
inventors to apply the principles of organized science and teamwork
to the process of invention, he established the first industrial
research laboratory. But how has he fared in the world of board
games? Let's take a look.
Marvel Champions: The Card Game
by Michael Boggs, Nate French & Caleb Grace, 2019
A genetically-recreated Edison sets up a research lab and begins
operating as a mad scientist villain.
Steampunk Rally
by Orin Bishop, 2015
Edison is one of sixteen inventors that can help you create your
race vehicle.
Tannhäuser
by William Grosselin & Didier Poli, 2007
In the backstory, Edison has reverse engineered alien technology
from the Roswell crash to create new technology for the US forces,
and is serving as president, at the age of 102!
Tesla vs. Edison: War of Currents
by Dirk Knemeyer, 2015
Focuses on engineering and stocks competition with Tesla and
Westinghouse. This game has been successful enough to spawn an
expansion,
Tesla vs. Edison: Powering Up!.
Tesla vs. Edison: Duel
by JR Honeycutt, Dirk Knemeyer, 2017
A card game treatment of Tesla vs. Edison: War of Currents that also
focuses on engineering and stocks competition with Tesla and
Westinghouse.
Sky Galleons of Mars
by Frank Chadwick, Marc W. Miller &
Loren K. Wiseman, 1988
In the Space 1889 universe of the game Edison invents the "Ether
Flyer", inaugurating massive nineteenth-century space exploration
and colonization.
The Inventors
by Marvin Glass, 1974
This game by a true game design pioneer showcases various inventions
and people would naturally associate it with Edison.
[Review]
Edison & Co.
by Günter Burkhardt, 1998
This game has the name, and some of the spirit, but not that much of
a connection. Incorrectly considered a racing game, it is in fact a
logical deduction game.
[Review][Analysis]
Professor Noggin's Famous Inventions
by (unknown), 2005
This trivia game includes the light bulb, music and sound, and so on.
Tesla & Edison
by Lloyd Krassner, 2008
This card game for two is only web-published, but at least lists the significant inventions and sayings.
Inventions Trivia
by Tim Mercer, 1997
Features questions about inventions and inventors.
Inventions
by Jack H. Lockhart, 1984
Consists of a 224-page book with patent drawings of
close to 100 crazy or unusual items. Your job is to identify the
device, figure out what it does and decide how it is supposed to
work. Earn points for identifying the item, and bonus points for
guessing the year a patent was granted (within 7 years).
The Wizard of Menlo Park
by (unknown), 2004
Puts you in the role of one of his assistants.
Expansions
Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game – Fame and Fortune
by Kevin Wilson, 2011
An Edison card enables a free copy of another player's technological
advance, alluding to accusations that he stole the work of others.
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