Make The Holiday Season Merry, Brainy And Bright With Brilliant Gifts From Marbles: The Brain Store

Nov. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- CHICAGO -- Marbles: The Brain Store, unique purveyor of games and puzzles designed to stimulate and strengthen the brain, is offering a super-fun assortment of smart holiday gift ideas designed to make the holiday season merry, brainy and bright. With 18 locations and a full-service web store, shoppers will find a something for every brain on their list.

“Giving unique and fun gifts that work the brain is a win-win,” said Lindsay Gaskins, CEO of Marbles: The Brain Store.  “People of all ages enjoy being challenged and experiencing those ‘light bulb’ moments, especially during play. Introducing family and friends to a great game makes holiday gatherings fun, exciting and memorable.”

Marbles’ 2011 holiday gift assortment includes great games, new Marbles originals, hard-to-find items and unique under-$20 stocking stuffers, all designed to boost the brain.  Here are some Marbles: The Brain Store staff favorites:

MARBLES ORIGINALS
The Geekbox, SRP $34.99
Assembling these handsome little puzzles is harder than it looks. To succeed, you’ll need a hefty dose of memory, visual perception, and strategic thinking skills. The payoff is a smarter brain and a desktop or tree decoration that’s both beautiful and brilliant.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/catalogsearch/result/...

da Vinci’s Catapult, SRP $34.99
A build-it-yourself, working recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th Century catapult. With just an hour of assembly time, this bad boy can hurl a small clay ball over four meters! All pieces are pre-cut and made with natural, untreated wood from sustainable forests.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/da-vinci-s-catapult

Tic Tac Two, SRP $19.99
This is a new twist on Tic Tac Toe that’s even better for your brain. Players can move a grid around the board during play to either win the game or block their opponent. Play this addictive game over and over and you’ll never see the same strategy twice.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/tic-tac-two

Buckyballs Blue Edition, SRP $34.99
This clever set contains 216 blue balls made from super powerful neodymium magnets. They come in handy for unleashing your creativity, clearing your mind and keeping your hands busy while you shape and reshape them into unlimited configurations. Exclusive to Marbles and a limited edition set.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/buckyballs-blue-edition

Marbles MindSpring brain fitness software, SRP $99.99
Great for boomers and grandparents!  This patent-pending brain-training program was carefully developed by neuroscience experts and uses advanced dynamic intelligence, word problems and visual exercises to train the entire brain and sharpen 18 cognitive functions in both hemispheres. And it’s fun! Your virtual coach, Albert the Brain, guides you through your sessions.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/marbles-mindspring-software

Mindstein, SRP $34.99
Let that Einstein-like mind of yours really shine with Mindstein. Rather than answering one measly little question to earn a point like some trivia games, Mindstein asks players to answer five successive multiple-choice questions in their heads and then unscramble a five-letter word based on the letters associated with each correct answer.  http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/mindstein

GIFTS AND STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $20:
Facebox Art, SRP $9.99
This kit has everything you need in a nifty little tin to make more than 100,000 faces and give your family endless hours of creative fun. Not bad for a gift under 10 bucks! Includes stencils of head shapes, noses, eyes, mouths, hats, accessories, hairstyles and facial hair for creating all sorts of funny faces. Makes a clever party favor, gift bag filler or stocking stuffer. http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/facebox-art-box

Pocket Posh Word & Puzzle books, SRP $7.99 - $12.99
Fashionistas with a love of words and a thirst for brain health will go ga-ga over the oh-so chic Pocket Posh Word and Puzzle Books. Available in several styles, these smart 4” x 6” books fit almost anywhere.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/pocket-posh-word-scrimmage

Finger Painting Art Set, SRP $9.99:
Just place your finger on the inkpad, press your print on a piece of paper, then add bug parts with rubber stamps. Makes a great gift and comes in a clever little tin that’s perfect for going on the road to grandma’s house or wherever else the holidays take you.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/finger-printing-art-set-bugs

Head Massager, SRP $9.99
How about a head massage? You know you’d love it! This unique item gently massages pressure points on your head and neck right at home while stimulating nerve endings and producing stress-relieving, brain-awakening endorphins. Featuring soft stainless steel tips and anodized handles, this clever head massager fits all head sizes no matter how big your brain.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/head-massager-magenta

Build your own Kaleidoscope, SRP $12.99:
Sometimes the simplest, low-tech things capture a child’s imagination. Like rotating a tube to see various colored objects tumble about to create a beautifully symmetrical pattern—and then wondering how the heck that worked. This charming kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions and everything you need to make your very own kaleidoscope. http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/build-your-own-kaleidoscope

GREAT GAMES FOR FUN HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
Telegruv, SRP $29.99
This hysterical party game offers a fresh new dance twist on the old-school game of Telephone.  With two teams of 3 or more on each side, players draw cards illustrating popular dance moves (e.g., The Twist, Moonwalk, Booty Shake). As you crank up the tunes, each team member performs the moves in succession, from person to person, as you trying to keep the dances in order. Watch and laugh as your teammates try to keep your moves intact.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/telegruv/

Pass the Popcorn, SRP $24.99
This fun game boasts clues about 250 of the biggest box office hits. Just be the first to name the film based on cast members, characters, the story line or famous quote. Comes with a bonus Star Connection Card Game that asks you to match actors based on films they’ve been in together. When in doubt, guess Kevin Bacon.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/pass-the-popcorn

Morphology, SRP $34.99
Can you make a mitten out of a string? How about a butterfly from glass beads and wooden sticks? And more importantly, can your team guess what you’ve created? This clever game challenges you to think differently about the structure and form of everyday objects and words. You’ll laugh hysterically, flex your creative muscles and connect with friends and family.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/morphology

Pajaggle, SRP $29.99
This fun twist on a traditional puzzle challenges players to assemble Pajaggle as fast as they can.  Time yourself or test your speed against other players. But don’t let the seemingly simple spirograph-like pieces fool you. With so many similar shapes, Pajaggle is sure to give your visual perception skills a serious workout.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/pajaggle

Reverse Charades, SRP $24.99
Between the non-stop hilarity and get-out-of-your-seat action, it’s no coincidence that charades has been a go-to party game for decades. With Reverse Charades, a team acts out words for one person (vs. the other way around). Each guesser gets 60 seconds to guess as many words as they can.
http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com/reverse-charades/

HOLIDAY SPECIALS
Online and in-store shoppers will receive free shipping on orders of $100 or more; premium gift-wrap is just $1.00 online and $1.50 in-store. Black Friday in-store guests will get a free GeekBox with a purchase of $100 or more. CyberMonday online shoppers will get a complimentary Marbles Buckyballs Blue Edition with a $100 purchase.

For more information, including store locations, tailored gift suggestions and more, visit http://www.marblesthebrainstore.com

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Marbles: The Brain Store is a one-of-a-kind specialty retailer with a smart collection of hand-picked, expert-tested, certifiably fun ways to a healthier brain for all ages. For more information and store locations, visit www.marblesthebrainstore.com.