-
You've come to the right place for the latest brain-worthy buzz.
Categories
-
Popular Tags
aging Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's disease Attention Brain Brain exercise Brain Fitness Brain Fitness Program brain fitness software brain food brain teasers Brain training children cognitive reserve cognitive stimulation continual learning Coordination Creativity Critical Thinking Crosswords Dementia Exercise gifts Group Games HBO Lincoln Square magic labyrinth Memory mental abilities Music Musicophilia News Nutrition party games Physical exercise Products Relaxation Research Stress stroke Tangoes Visual Perception Word Skills Working Memory-
Category Archives: Fun
Play More Social Games!
Here at Marbles, not only do we sell games, but we love games too! With the New Year many of us resolved to “Play More.” We did a whole post on playing more and the benefits that come with that. If you missed it, you can click read it here. Today, we want to focus on how playing games in a social setting can be beneficial to your brain! Read More
Tony tells us about Telestrations
Are you stuck in the house because it is cold and snowy outside? If you haven’t played Telestrations yet, then this is just the game for you to play away your winter blues! When you play Telestrations the results are unpredictable and hilarious! Check out our interview with Tony, who was part of the brains that came up with Telestrations! Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Uncategorized
Tagged Attention, Brain Fitness, Group Games, ice breakers, party games, social games, training games, Visual Perception
Let’s Play Together!
It’s a brand New Year! This is our time for a fresh start. We sort through the events of the past year and look at things we would like to change. Then we make a list of resolutions: exercise, eat better, spend smarter, etc. How many of us included “Play More” on our list? We don’t really view play as important, but it is in so many ways. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Uncategorized
Telling about Telepathy
We were able to interview Derek, the inventor of Telepathy, and learn how he came up with this game that uses logic, creativity and deductive reasoning to outdo your opponents!
Marbles: We are huge fans of Telepathy here at Marbles; can you tell us how you came up with the game? Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Uncategorized
Learning about Lutso
Marbles: Congratulations on winning the 2011 Marbles Game Design Contest! What made you decide to enter the contest?
Ryan: My wife Kristin. She insisted that I should think up something for the contest so I brainstormed for a few minutes about what I did and didn’t like about strategy games and came up with the basic idea of Lutso pretty fast. Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Uncategorized
3 Brainy Gifts for Guys
I heard you were having a tough time crossing things off the list this year. Tell me about it, I’m about half way through my list and already up to my knees in yuletide carols. But I’m a guy and I think like a guy so usually my easiest person to shop for is…ummm, the guys. Read More
Interview with Infunitum!
Marbles: We have heard that when creating Infunitum, you were actually trying to write a song! Can you tell us how working on a song turned into creating a game? Read More
Posted in Fun, Uncategorized
Putting Words in Einstein’s Mouth
I’ve always loved looking at those photo mosaics where a collection of small images form the pixels of a much larger image (Shameless plug alert: We sell a jigsaw version of what I’m talking about here). Read More
Reverse Charades Rundown
We were able to talk with Scott, the inventor of Reverse Charades, and learn how he and his brother made this game of non-stop hilarity come to life!
Marbles: The Brain Store: You started working on Reverse Charades in 2008. What prompted you to start designing a game? Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Uncategorized
Tagged Coordination, Group Games, party games, Physical exercise, Visual Perception
Win YOUR Wishlist!
For more details and to create your Wishlist click here!
Posted in Fun, Uncategorized