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The Anatomy of Abalone
In the realm of Critical Thinking and Strategy games, it is easy to get lost in the deluge of fun and intensive games. However, amongst the cream of the crop games found on the shelves at Marbles, Abalone stands above the rest for sheer cognitive rigor and strategic complexity. Read More
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The Brain in Love Book Review
In The Brain in Love, Dr. Amen takes on the importance of the brain in love, sex and relationships. If the brain is the largest sex organ, then understanding how it works can give you insight into sex, intimacy and Read More
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Stress Relief Goes Tech
Our bodies have a built in biological response know as Fight or Flight. When we are in danger this response is beneficial for survival, however, when we are in stressful, non-life threatening situations, our bodies have the same hormonal response as if we were in danger. This response can affect our ability to concentrate, to make decisions, to problem-solve and to communicate clearly. It can also inhibit sleep and keep our body’s immune system from functioning properly. Read More
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Playing Games May Reduce Alzheimer’s Pathology
Higher cognitive activity in young and middle-aged adults is associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s pathology, published in Archives of Neurology , January 23, 2012,
We all need to learn to play new games and partake in cognitive activities according to the main outcome measured in this most recent study. Read More
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BrainCoach Book Review
BrainCoach Bridgette from our Montgomery Mall location in Bethesda, Maryland shares with us her review of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science! Read More
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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
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Tagged Attention, Brain Fitness, Group Games, ice breakers, party games, social games, training games, Visual Perception
A New Year for Your Noodle
Looking for a way to improve your brain health and stay sharp this year? You don’t have to set huge goals for yourself. Start small. Make little improvements or add new things in gradually throughout the year. Read More
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The Master of Mind Your Marbles
We had the opportunity to sit down with Peggy Brown, the inventor of our very own Mind Your Marbles, and ask her a few questions about what it takes to create a trivia game! Read More
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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
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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
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