NBC has announced that Mindy Kaling of NBC's "The Office" will officiate "The Office Games" Saturday, July 19 in Scranton, PA. the home of the famous and fictitious corporate headquarters, Dunder Mifflin.
11/15/2007 - Mindy Kaling - "Road to a Cure" Gala - Beverly Hilton Hotel - Beverly Hills, CA USA © Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Events will include the Fun Run, Trivia Challenge and Beet Eating Contest all to celebrate the official launch of “The Office” board and DVD games from Pressman Toy and NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.
The day’s events will be staged around The Mall at Steamtown in Scranton.
In addition, the 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!” said Mindy.
“The Office Games” July 19th schedule:
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 - The Challenge will feature questions from “The Office” Trivia Game.
12:00 p.m. – Beet Eating Contest - From Dwight’s farm.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Autographs
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: here .
From NBC: "The Office" DVD Board Game
"The Office" DVD Board Game from Pressman Toy combines video on DVD from 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 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.
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