Everyone — and I mean everyone — loves classic board games. Candy Land and Hungry Hungry Hippos and Operation are not only a part of our culture, but they have also been the subject of constant redesign. But what if the next redesign returns some of these classics to their previously unknown German roots? And what if das roots were reflected through a stereotypical cold, logical, and overly serious treatment? [via College Humor]

It starts off with Place of Candy — clearly this land from which candy is efficiently produced is a serious factory full of dangerous, yet properly respected chemicals and machines.

Provided that you are of sound judgment, the game is fun for the entire family.

The stern responsibility of the correct approach to applying labor continues in Rimholtz Grueber’s Hippo Feeder.  A job that requires both safety glasses and strict adherence to the Feed Time Schedule. (An MBA is only suggested.)

Note the importance of delivering an orderly and balanced diet to the gray, off-gray, and grayish-purple hippos. Also note inherent hippo danger must be respected AT ALL TIMES! Thankfully, these particular hippos are docile.

Finally, In Hospital eschews the traditional minor concerns of Operation for more important issues like maximizing per-patient profit.

Never ever (EVER) allow patients to fall into the Deceased and/or Out of Money file.

So what do we think?  Mock serious and stereotypical = fun?

Classic Board Games Revised as Cold, Logical, and Overly Serious