Parker Brothers - Merlin The Electronic Wizard (1978-1983) Models on Display:Merlin The Electronic Wizard holds the distinction of being

holds the distinction of being the first high-definition disc player ever released to the public

including the founder's business cards

The Panasonic TR-555

the high-fidelity sound effects of depth charges and the tension of watching a grainy FMV explosion after a successful hit made it a standout title for the platform's aging library

Parker Brothers - Merlin The Electronic Wizard (1978-1983) Models on Display:Merlin The Electronic Wizard holds the distinction of beingMerlin the Electronic Wizard First Electronic Game to Sell 1 Million Units The Parker Brothers Merlin, released in 1978, was a rectangular, handheld electronic toy that resembled a sleek red telephone and became a cultural sensation by offering six distinct games in a single portable device. Designed by former NASA scientist Dr. Bob Doyle, it utilized a grid of eleven backlit buttons and a small speaker to deliver classics like Tic Tac Toe, Blackjack,