William Henry Storey of Southend-on-Sea is credited with creating the game Sorry!
While the game is now synonymous with the Hasbro brand, its origins trace back to William Henry Storey, who filed for a patent in England. Here's a breakdown:
- Patent: William Henry Storey applied for a patent for Sorry! in England.
- Trade Mark: It was registered as a trademark on May 21, 1929 (UK number 502898).
- Waddingtons: Waddingtons, a British game manufacturer, sold the game starting in 1934 in the United Kingdom.
- Hasbro: Later, the rights to Sorry! were acquired by Hasbro, who continue to produce and market the game globally.
Therefore, while Hasbro is the current owner and distributor, William Henry Storey is the original creator credited with inventing Sorry!.
