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Isis Puzzle Adventurist Wins Pyramid Challenge Prize
Isis Puzzle Adventurist, Luns Tee solved the Pyramid Challenge riddle for the golden coin. He was presented with the coin at our San Francisco Centre store. He will also receive a $500 prize for solving the riddle successfully. Luns Tee Read More
Posted in Products, What's New & Happening at Marbles
Tagged andrew reeves, copernisis, isis adventure, isis puzzle, Ramisis, sonic games
2013 Simultaneous Chess Tournament
On Sunday, March 10th , Marbles: The Brain Store in Lincoln Square (Chicago) hosted 2012 Illinois Chess Tour champion Sam Schmakel as he took on 12 opponents in a simultaneous exhibition. The Tournament was scheduled for 3 hours, but Sam swiftly Read More
Mothers of Great Minds Quiz
In honor of Mother’s Day we gathered some information on the mothers of some famous brains. Can you figure out which mother gave birth to which brilliant mind? 1. She loved to play the piano and enrolled her son in Read More
Posted in Trivia
Tagged Bill Gates, Einstein, Famous Brains, Great Minds, Indira Gandhi, Leonardo da Vinci, mother's day, Sandra Day O'Connor, shakespeare, Thomas Edison
Tour the States Fan Video Awards
We’ve noticed some videos popping up here and there for Tour the States from Brain Beats, and we love it! So join us now at the FVAs (Fan Video Awards). Check out these rock star Tour the States video winners: Read More
Staff Favorites–Spring Product Launch
If you have been to one of our locations, you know that our BrainCoaches know how to play all of the games. When the new items come in, we have to scramble to learn them so we can explain them Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products, What's New & Happening at Marbles
Tagged Alzheimer's Association, children, cognitive stimulation, continual learning, Coordination, Creativity, Critical Thinking, family games, fine motor skills, goldieblox, Group Games, kanjam, party games, snake oil, Social Interaction, spirograph, strategy, Visual Perception, Word Skills
Marbles Fifth Annual Crossword Tournament
This past weekend we hosted our Fifth Annual Crossword Tournament. We had a bunch of enthusiastic and fun participants. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Congratulations to all of our winner! Chicago, IL 1st) Peter Gwinn (he placed 33rd at Read More
Posted in contest, General, What's New & Happening at Marbles
Tagged crosswords tournament, Will Shortz, Word Skills
Happy Birthday Leonardo
Today is Leonardo DaVinci’s Birthday. Born on April 15th, 1452, DaVinci was known as an inventor, scientist and a painter. His paintings of the Last Supper and The Mona Lisa are two of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Read More
Posted in General
The BRAIN Initiative
When we first opened the store there was not much mentioned in the media about the brain or brain fitness. Over the past two years there has been an explosion of articles, news specials and documentaries. Now the big news Read More
Posted in Brain Health News
Tagged Alzheimer's disease, Brain Fitness, BRAIN Initiative, brain mapping, Dementia, Research
Keeping the Easter Bunny’s Mind Sharp
The Easter Bunny stopped by the headquarters of Marbles The Brain Store to get some suggestions on how to improve his brain function. We know that creativity is extremely important to him, so we knew that Colorfall was a must-have. Read More