Uncle John's Facts to Go Playtime!

A loving look at toys and games—and the people who make and play them—from the past and present.Albert Einstein once said, “Play is the highest form of research.” Uncle John adds: “And it's really fun!” And so is this e-book, which includes several classic articles from the Bathroom Reader archives along with a few all-new entries (including an inside look at the Angry Birds phenomenon). So whether you prefer a pair of dice, a deck of cards, a yo-yo, a game controller, or a doll (er…action figure), you'll find lots to keep you happily occupied in Playtime! Read about… • Classic kids'games from yesteryear• The cops who went Wii on the local news• People who get to play with Legos for a living• Boong-ga Boong-ga, and other odd Japanese video games• The little-known (and ironic) story of Monopoly• The origins of dice, Uno, bobbleheads, and Scrabble• The dark secret behind Amazing Sea-Monkeys• The fall of Atari and the rise of Nintendo• How to talk like a poker player And much, much more!