Merlin
Published 1978
Parker Brothers' Merlin was a hand held electronic game following in the footsteps of Simon, which had been introduced a year earlier by rival game company, Milton Bradley. Many of us who were kids in the seventies will remember its distinctive red plastic, telephone-shaped appearance. Although less colorful than Simon, Merlin featured six different games, namely tic-tac-toe, music machine, echo, blackjack 13, magic square, and secret number. It was even possible to save games and select your level of difficulty on a scale of 1-9. In 1999, Merlin became available once again on the internet as a free download for your PC.
Designers
Game Info
- Players
- 1-2 Players
- Time
- 1 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.5/5
- Year
- 1978
- BGG Rating
- 5.11
- BGG Rank
- #28477
- Min Age
- 7+
Frequently Asked Questions
Merlin supports 1 to 2 players.
A typical game of Merlin takes about 1 minutes.
Merlin has a complexity rating of 1.50/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Merlin is 7+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Merlin has a rating of 5.11/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 105 ratings. It is ranked #28477 overall.
Merlin was designed by Robert Doyle. It was published in 1978.