Mindy Kaling, writer, co-executive producer and the actress known as the chatty Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s “The Office,” will join fans in Scranton, PA, on Saturday, July 19 as Dunder Mifflin’s hometown becomes the first city to offer the new "The Office" DVD Board Game and "The Office" Trivia Game by Pressman Toy and licensed by NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group. Ms. Kaling will officiate “The Office Games” – a full day of Dunder Mifflin style fun – starting with a 2K Fun Run and ending with a Beet Eating Contest that would make Dwight proud. The day’s events will take place in and around The Mall at Steamtown in Scranton.
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Mindy Kaling, writer, co-executive producer and the actress known as the chatty Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s “The Office,” will join fans in Scranton, PA, on Saturday, July 19 as Dunder Mifflin’s hometown becomes the first city to offer the new "The Office" DVD Board Game and "The Office" Trivia Game by Pressman Toy and licensed by NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.
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In addition to marking the official debut of the two games, "The Office" games launch will raise funds for United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC), a Scranton-based charity that provides services and creates opportunities which empower individuals and builds strong interdependent communities throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
“There’s no better place than Scranton to serve as the springboard for our new games based on 'The Office,'” said Pressman Toy President Jim Pressman. “We’re excited to bring Ms. Kaling and 'The Office' games to the home of Dunder Mifflin.”
“Scranton is honored to have been selected as the first city in America whose retailers will stock 'The Office' Trivia Game and DVD Board Game,” said Scranton Mayor Christopher Doherty. “We’ll be rolling out the beet red carpet for Ms. Kaling.”
“I have been to Scranton before and am really excited to return for this fun event!” - Mindy
“The Office Games” July 19th line-up includes:
9:00 a.m. – 2K Fun Run
Wear your favorite office attire! Prizes for best dressed, best character look-a-likes and fastest.
10:30 a.m. – "The Office" Trivia Challenge
Are you an “Assistant to the Regional Manager” or the “Regional Manager” when it comes to “The Office” trivia? The Challenge will feature questions from “The Office” Trivia Game.
12:00 p.m. – Beet Eating Contest
Straight from Dwight’s farm…well, after being canned.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Autograph Session
The first 125 customers who purchase "The Office" DVD Board Game or "The Office" Trivia Game at Boscov’s at The Mall at Steamtown in Scranton, PA, on July 19 will be able meet Mindy Kaling and have her autograph their game.
To register for “The Office Games,” please visit: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1603902.
"The Office" games by Pressman Toy:
"The Office" DVD Board Game
"The Office" DVD Board Game from Pressman Toy combines video on DVD from America’s funniest television sitcom NBC’s “The Office” with a companion game board allowing fans to interact with their favorite characters and put their show knowledge to the test. Players go head-to-head answering trivia questions based on video clips, images and facts from “The Office” using their DVD remote control and moving around the game board. Trivia Spaces test players’ knowledge. Challenge spaces let players collect other players’ Schrute bucks. Clerical spaces test players’ speed, skill and resourcefulness. Michael Cards can help or hinder their path. The first player to collect $1.00 in Schrute bucks wins. Game play is different every time. For 2-4 adult players; Suggested retail price: $30; Available summer 2008 at major retailers nationwide.
"The Office" Trivia Game
Fans of NBC’s Emmy and Peabody Award-winning-sitcom “The Office” can test their show knowledge with Pressman Toy’s The Office Trivia Game. Players move around the office walking cubicle to cubicle answering trivia questions and visiting favorite Dunder Mifflin characters’ cubes. They must beware of Scranton Regional Manager Michael Scott showing up on the game die and moving into their cubicle – players must answer a trivia question about the socially awkward boss before they can move on. The player who successfully gets through all the locations and collects the all-important “Support the Rabid” wristband wins. For 2 to 6 adult players; Suggested retail price: $25; Available summer 2008 at major retailers nationwide.
I worked on the board game over the winter while I worked for The Office company Reveille! I played it!! :)
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