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Summer Travel Season is Here When you hit the road, don't leave the fun & games behind! At last! Summer is here and it's time to pack the bags and get the heck out of town. Not that we don't love Chicago, but we have several fun trips planned this summer and we can't wait! So, since all of the travel arrangements have been made, the only thing left to think about is what to pack. Clothes take us about 10 minutes to deal with, so that's a no-brainer. The selection of games that make it into our luggage, however, requires more thought, and boy is that a lot more fun to contemplate than clothes! Without further ado, here are some of the things that we'll definitely be taking along with us this year on our summer travels.
A few strategy, card, & dice games - There are a lot of good small games that travel well, but when deciding what to bring on a trip, I try to think about how the games will complement each other. I want some games that are light, some that are more strategic, some just for adults or 2 players, and some for groups. All that, and the total collection should fit in a small shoebox! Here's what I'm thinking will make it into the suitcases this year:
We'd love to hear what recommendations you have for great travel games! Enter our "Guess the Spiel des Jahres Winner" Contest!
In one week the 2010 Spiel des Jahres winner will be announced, and we're
having our second annual Guess the Spiel des Jahres Winner contest on
Facebook.
To enter, simply go
our Facebook page and tell us which of the nominated games you think
will win. Entries must be posted by Sunday, June 27 at 10pm CST.
On Monday morning we'll enter all of the people who guessed the correct game
into a drawing; the winner will receive a copy of the award-winning game! Whoo hoo! The 2010 Spiel des Jahres Nominees:
Event Updates
Forbidden Island is a wonderful family game, full of fun and suspense, and perfect for people who want to work with each other instead of against. During the launch party we'll teach you how to play the game, and then you and your fellow adventurers will continue the game on your own. With careful planning and a bit of luck, you and your teammates should be able to capture the treasures and escape the dreaded island before it sinks into the sea. Are you up to the challenge?? (We will have some copies of the game available for sale at the launch party.)
International Games at Taste of Chicago
Dominion Tournament
Rubik's Cube Competition On July 17th, cubing enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest will gather at the Bucktown-Wicker Park Library to take part in our Rubik's Cube Competition. We'll have competitions for all cube sizes (the original cube is 3X3X3, but they also come in 2X2, 4X4, 5X5, 6X6 and 7X7) as well as 3X3X3 one-handed and 3X3X3 blindfolded events! Visit our web site for complete details about the competition and registration. Join us at the library even if you're not competing - we'll have tons of demo puzzles and brainteasers out on tables for people to enjoy playing with, and we'll be giving away door prizes all day long!
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Recurring EventsEvery Tuesday - Game Night, 6:30-10 pm Every Wednesday - D&D Encounters, 7:30 - 9 pm 1st and 3rd Saturday - D&D Encounters for Kids, 11 am - 12:30 pm Every Sunday - Open Gaming, 11 am - 5pm Special EventsFriday 6/25 - Forbidden Island Launch Party. 6:30 pm Saturday 7/10 - Dominion Tournament, 1 pm Saturday 7/17 - Rubik's Cube Competition >> details Visit our Event Calendar for details May Best Sellers
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Yes & Know Magic Pen Books -
These are our absolute favorite activity books for kids, and we have a big selection of
them available in
the store this summer. Our guys have
already picked out Mr. Mystery and Ripley's Believe it or Not books for their summer travels,
but we also have sports trivia, Yes & Know variety books, magic pen painting
books, and more. Magic pen books are great for ages 3 and up, and we
can tell you from personal experience that no kid should venture out on a
long trip without one! 
Forbidden Island Launch Party
The Family Village is a popular destination for families as they gather
to enjoy kid-friendly activities at the Taste of Chicago. Cat & Mouse will
be hosting an International Games tent, where visitors can take a break from
the bustling crowds as they learn and play a variety of traditional board
games. The games will take you around the world, from Nepal (Goats & Tigers)
to Egypt (Senet), Uganda (Umweso) and more!
Oh
Dominion, how we love you! Our Dominion tournaments are always
popular, and so we'll be having another one in July. We'll be using
the famous Randy Miranda Dominion Tournament method, so there will be lots
of fun and prizes for participants. Details about the games will be
posted to our online calendar soon, but the entry fee will be $10, 20 seats
will be available, and you need to RSVP by calling us at 773-384-4454 or
emailing 
