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Where Is the Trouble Board Game Manufactured? (It Depends on the Edition)

Trouble (originally Milton Bradley, now Hasbro) has been produced in multiple countries over decades. The answer depends on which version and era you're asking about.

Classic Trouble (1965–present)

  • Original (1965-1980s): Primarily USA (Milton Bradley, Springfield, MA).
  • 1990s-2000s: Shifted to China and Ireland (Hasbro's European hub).
  • Current Standard Edition: Mostly China (Hasbro's primary manufacturing base). Some EU-market boxes say "Made in Ireland" or "Made in Poland."

Special Editions

  • Trouble: Disney Princess / Frozen / Star Wars: Typically China or Vietnam.
  • Trouble: Netflix / Brand Collabs: Often China.
  • Travel Trouble / Mini: Frequently China or Mexico.
  • Vintage/Collector Reissues (e.g., Target "Retro Series"): Often China but with USA-designed packaging.

How to Check Your Specific Copy

  1. Check the box bottom or board back for "Made in [Country]."
  2. Look at the copyright line: "© 1965 Milton Bradley" vs "© 2023 Hasbro" indicates era.
  3. Pop-O-Matic dome: Early ones say "Milton Bradley, Springfield, MA"; later ones just "Hasbro."

Why It Varies

Hasbro uses a global supply chain. The same SKU may be manufactured in different factories for different regional markets (NA, EU, APAC).

If you have a specific edition in mind (e.g., "1970s original," "2023 Disney version"), I can narrow it further!


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