Reynolds Guyer
Encyclopedia
Reyn Guyer is an American
inventor. Among his notable developments are the game Twister
(although he is not credited on the patent for the invention) and the NERF
ball, which he developed for Milton Bradley
and Parker Brothers
, respectively. He has also been inducted into the Hasbro
toy and game inventors' hall of fame.
Besides his work as a toy inventor, Guyer has also founded a music publishing company called Wrensong Music of Nashville.
United States
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inventor. Among his notable developments are the game Twister
Twister (game)
Twister is a game of physical skill produced by Hasbro Games. It is played on a large plastic mat that is spread on the floor or ground. The mat has four rows of large colored circles on it with a different color in each row: red, yellow, blue, and green. A spinner is attached to a square board...
(although he is not credited on the patent for the invention) and the NERF
Nerf
Nerf is a toy brand created by Parker Brothers and currently owned by Hasbro. The acronym NERF stands for "Non-Expanding Recreational Foam". Most of the toys are a variety of foam-based weaponry, but there are also several different types of Nerf toys, such as balls for sports like football,...
ball, which he developed for Milton Bradley
Milton Bradley
Milton Bradley , an American game pioneer, was credited by many with launching the board game industry in North America with Milton Bradley Company....
and Parker Brothers
Parker Brothers
Parker Brothers is a toy and game manufacturer and brand. Since 1883, the company has published more than 1,800 games; among their best known products are Monopoly, Cluedo , Sorry, Risk, Trivial Pursuit, Ouija, Aggravation, and Probe...
, respectively. He has also been inducted into the Hasbro
Hasbro
Hasbro is a multinational toy and boardgame company from the United States of America. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States...
toy and game inventors' hall of fame.
Besides his work as a toy inventor, Guyer has also founded a music publishing company called Wrensong Music of Nashville.