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Category Archives: What’s New & Happening at Marbles
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
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 Pi Day!
It’s irrational, infinite and seemingly random. Some would say that sounds like my argument style, but I’m talking about pi. Today is Pi Day, when lovers of mathematical formulae, circles and/or pies celebrate their well-rounded interests. The first large-scale Pi Read More
Posted in Fun, Trivia, video, What's New & Happening at Marbles
Tagged Archimedes, Einstein, pi, pi day
Interview with Lutso Inventor Ryan Jedlicka
In light of our 3rd annual game design contest, “Who’s Got Game?” we had Marbles’ very own Ryan Jedlicka answer a few questions regarding his entry into the contest. Ryan was the first winner of Marbles annual design contest in Read More
Nudge napping neurons at a Game Night near you!
Get geeked up for game night! Come see us at at all Marbles locations tonight, January 17, and the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Just show up by yourself or with family and/or friends, and Read More
Posted in Fun, What's New & Happening at Marbles
Tagged marbles game night, marbles locations
Touchy Feely on Today – Bridging the Generation Gap
We’re pretty excited around Marbles HQ today and we can’t help bragging just a little bit. Two of our Marbles Brain Workshop creations – Touchy Feely & Colorfall were featured on the Today show along side some other Marbles favorites: Read More
Posted in Brain Workshop, Press, Products, video, What's New & Happening at Marbles
Tagged balloon animals, colorfall, colorforms, hoda, kathie lee, telestrations, today, Touchy Feely, wits & wagers, wits and wagers