1950's Toys and Games
This popular board game involving dice was first marketed in 1956.
What is Yatzee?
In 1950, this breakfast staple cost just $0.14 per loaf—perfect for toast with jam.
What is bread?
Today, bread costs around $3.00 depending on the brand and type.
This drive-in favorite became a symbol of 1950s youth culture and date nights.
What is a milkshake?
This popular female clothing item was introducted by Allen Gant in 1959.
What is the Pantyhose.
The most important piece of a women's hair in the 50's.
What are the "bangs"?
This popular toy, brought from Australia, became a craze in 1958.
What is the Hula Hoop?
A dozen of these protein-packed kitchen essentials cost around $0.59 in the 1950s.
What are eggs?
Today, a dozen eggs costs $5.29.
This popular dance craze swept the nation in the mid-1950s.
What is "The Twist"?
Audrey Hepburn helped popularize this little garment, often worn with ballet flats and a boatneck top.
What are "capri pants"?
Popularized in the 1950s by Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, this short, chic haircut became a symbol of elegance, rebellion, and modern femininity.
What is the "Pixie"?
A famous fashion doll that was created and introduced by Mattel in 1959.
What is Barbie?
This fuel cost just $0.20 to $0.25 in the 1950s—making road trips a budget-friendly adventure.
What is gasoline?
In the 1950s, the price of gasoline in Canada was around 27 to 29 cents per gallon. Which is approximately 7.1 to 7.7 cents per litre. Today, it is about $1.30 per litre.
This social class grew the most during the 1950s.
What is the "middle class"?
This was a popular skirt worn by women in the 1950's.
What is poodle skirt?
This slicked-back men's hairstyle, popularized in the 1950s and nicknamed the “D.A.,” featured a center part at the back that resembled a bird’s rear—and became the signature look of greasers and rock 'n' roll rebels.
What is "Ducktail"?
This children's toy was invented in 1952 that consists of all pieces. This toy has ears, mouth, eyes, and nose that you place on.
What is "Mr. Potato Head"?
In the 1950s, this cost between $0.50 and $0.75—perfect for a date night.
What is a movie ticket?
Today a movie ticket costs about $16.
A TV game show that first aired in 1956 and is still running today.
What is "the Price is Right"?
This structured accessory was essential for a polished 1950s look and came in wrist-length or opera-length styles.
What are gloves?
his voluminous men's hairstyle, made famous in the 1950s by icons like Elvis Presley and James Dean, sweeps dramatically upward and back—channeling rebellious flair with a slick finish.
What is the "pompadour"?
This stretchy, bouncy substance was originally a failed rubber substitute before becoming a hit toy sold in plastic eggs.
What is Silly Putty?
This beverage was $0.22 per litre in 1950, making cereal mornings extra affordable.
What is milk?
Today, 1 L of milk is about $1.56.
What was a popular hangout spot for teenagers in the 1950s, often with a jukebox and booths?
What is a diner?
This type of shoe, with a very high, thin heel, became a popular fashion item for women in the 1950s.
What is "stiletto heel"?
This hairstyle, which became fashionable later in the 1950s, featured a dramatic, tall, rounded shape.
What is the "bouffant"?