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Category Archives: Fun
Happy Frankenstein Day!
Happy Frankenstein Day! No, seriously, this is one of the days that celebrates Frankenstein; specifically it’s the commemoration of Mary Shelley’s birth. There are a couple of other Frankenstein days in October (one being the last Friday of the month and the other being the 29th), but I thought it would be kind of fun to focus on this one. Shelley published the story when she was 21 and many believed that this complex thriller could not have been written by her, but by her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley. The novel was frightening and its horrors were inconceivable to the audience of that age. But they loved it! Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Trivia
Tagged fear, flight or fight, ghost stories, thrill seeking
Exploring Classic Childhood Games
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about our mission to find the greatest childhood games of all time and discover exactly what it is that makes them so great. The tremendous response from our Facebook fans confirmed what we suspected, that great games aren’t just for kids. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products
Tagged childhood games, Coordination, family games, fine motor skills, Outdoor Games
Under the Radar Gem: Spontuneous
It takes very little to trigger a song in my head. In fact, there’s almost always music playing in there. My day usually has a soundtrack, although it doesn’t necessarily align with what’s happening. Many times it’s an obnoxious song Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Under the Radar Gems
Tagged cognitive stimulation, family games, Group Games, Memory, Music, party games, Social Interaction
What was your favorite outdoor game?
We’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing here in the brain workshop lately. It seems that some of the best childhood games make the best games for grown-ups too! So what was your favorite game to play as a youngster? Read More
Posted in Brain Workshop, Fun, Products
Tagged Brain Fitness, children, Coordination, family games, fine motor skills, Group Games, hand-eye coordination, Outdoor Games, Products
Marbles University–Enhance Creativity
It’s that time of year again when kids will be heading back to school. Whether you are in school or just a lifelong learner, our Marbles University featured products are fun and interesting products that will keep your brain sharp Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products
Tagged continual learning, Coordination, Creativity, Critical Thinking, fine motor skills, gifts
Do You Know How to Play All of These Games?
This is one of the most asked questions our BrainCoaches hear in the stores. And the answer is usually “Yes”. Quite a bit of training is involved in developing product knowledge, which allows us to help you find products that Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products
Tagged Brain Fitness, Creativity, Critical Thinking, dancing eggs, family games, Group Games, party games, Social Interaction, Word Skills, you've been sentenced
Top Games for Fictional Characters
It’s all well and good to give recommendations for outdoor play, or summertime favorites, but there’s one group that we have been neglecting at Marbles The Brain Store: fictional characters. We’re using today’s post for some recommendations to help them Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products, Random
Tagged Critical Thinking, Hive, Let's Make Some Great Art, Master Kitz, pathagon, Tic Tac Two, Visual Perception
Get Your Inner Geek Outdoors!
With summer sizzling in full swing, it’s a great time to peel your inner geek away from the computer screen, slather on some sunscreen, and go outside to play. Here are our top picks for getting out in the sun Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products, Promotions
Yo-Yo Triple Crown
Looking for something fun to do with the kids (or your inner kid) this weekend? Chicago is hosting the Triple Crown of YoYo this Saturday. The competition will run from 10 AM – 4 PM in Millennium Park. You can Read More