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⚫ '''Hasbro''' is a large ] ] and ] company. It is the second largest toy maker in the world, second only to the toy giant ]. As a matter of fact, if it were not for Mattel's enormous ] franchise, Hasbro would be '''the largest''' toy company in the world. Hasbro is also the publisher of the world's most popular board game, ]].

⚫ '''Hasbro''' is an ] ] and ] company. It is the second largest toy maker in the world, second only to the toy giant ]. Hasbro is also the publisher of the world's most popular ], ].


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'''Hasbro, Inc.''' is the parent company of several ]. The toys and games produced by these companies retain their ] identity, which is an important advertising consideration. Many of Hasbro's games have been around so long that they have entered into the ].
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⚫ Hasbro has several brands of toys aimed at different demographics. Some of its more well known brands are:
Some of the Hasbro-owned subsidiaries are:
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For more information on the company's histrory, please visit '''''' page on their corporate website.

⚫ == Toys & Games ==
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⚫ Hasbro is the largest producer of ]s in the world as a result of its compenent brands, such as ], ], ], and ]. Some of its more well known and top selling games are:
== Games ==

⚫ Hasbro is the largest producer of ]s in the world. They own several brands, such as Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley, ], and ]. Of course, as with all other Hasbro products, each game is also a brand unto itself. In addition to the world's most popular board game ], Hasbro also produces these well-known and top selling games:
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⚫ Hasbro also produces many variations of most of their games. For example, in addition to original ], the game is also available as Scrabble Deluxe Edition, Scrabble Deluxe Travel Edition and Scrabble Junior. This doesn't include all the special "Anniversary Editions" that Hasbro produces year to year.


⚫ Hasbro also produces many variations of most of their games. For example, in addition to original ], the game is also available as "Scrabble Deluxe Edition", "Scrabble Deluxe Travel Edition", and "Scrabble Junior".
Many of Hasbro's games have been around so long that they have entered into the ].


== Video Games ==
Hasbro began a short-lived venture called ] in the ]. Now Hasbro develops video games based on its brands through ] and licensing strategies. Hasbro began a short-lived venture called ] in the ]. Now Hasbro develops video games based on its brands through ] and licensing strategies.


== External link == == See also ==

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Hasbro is an American toy and game company. It is the second largest toy maker in the world, second only to the toy giant Mattel. Hasbro is also the publisher of the world's most popular board game, Monopoly.

History

Hasbro, Inc. is the parent company of several subsidiary. The toys and games produced by these companies retain their brand identity, which is an important advertising consideration. Many of Hasbro's games have been around so long that they have entered into the popular culture.

Some of the Hasbro-owned subsidiaries are:

For more information on the company's histrory, please visit History of Hasbro, Inc. page on their corporate website.

Toys & Games

Hasbro has several brands of toys aimed at different demographics. Some of its more well known brands are:

Hasbro is the largest producer of board games in the world as a result of its compenent brands, such as Parker Brothers, Milton Bradley, Wizards of the Coast, and Avalon Hill. Some of its more well known and top selling games are:

Hasbro also produces many variations of most of their games. For example, in addition to original Scrabble, the game is also available as "Scrabble Deluxe Edition", "Scrabble Deluxe Travel Edition", and "Scrabble Junior".

Hasbro began a short-lived venture called Hasbro Interactive in the 1990s. Now Hasbro develops video games based on its brands through third-party developers and licensing strategies.

See also

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