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Activity: 35 years of success has Styrian roots

Ernst and Maria Führer invented Activity together with two friends in 1990.

(Bild: Daniela & Ernst Führer)

Activity is one of the great gaming classics. Since it came onto the market in 1990, it has sold over ten million copies. What few people know: The inventors are four people from Upper Styria who probably didn't anticipate its success themselves - and even a large company was skeptical at first. 

Everyone knows it, but only a few know about its roots: the board game Activity was invented 35 years ago in the Styrian district of Murtal - and has enjoyed unbroken popularity ever since. Especially at the turn of the year, it is considered a classic game for larger groups far beyond the borders of Styria.