Super League Gaming City Champs in Boston

Minecraft is all the rage in my house with my son.  He loves it.  Not only does he play it but he watches others play it.  Taking this game to the next level is Super League Gaming with the ability to play Minecraft in a movie theater at the Showcase Cinema de Lux in Revere, MA.

This event is an awesome way to be part of a team of other Minecraft players and play in the Minecraft City Championship!  Go here to buy tickets.

October 14th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Team Formation and Practice

October 21st and three following Saturdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm there will be Divisional Play
November 11th from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The Grand Finals for the Top 4 Cities

The Grand Prize is for one skilled player to win a trip for four to go to Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards in LA including round trip airfare, 2 nights hotel and a $500 spending allowance.  There will also be other giveaways for all players, including an official Boston Revolt team jersey! 
The event is at the Showcase Cinema de Lux, Revere 56 Squire Road, Revere, MA

More about the event:
Starting this Saturday morning, instead of just playing Minecraft at home, kids can enjoy the game while meeting new friends as part of a local team representing Boston, thanks to Super League Gaming and their Minecraft City Champs tournament, run in partnership with Nickelodeon.  It’s like little league for Minecraft players!  Fun, positive and a great opportunity to get out and play with other kids their age. Past players clearly have had a GREAT time! 

 While you may find it challenging to pull your little ones away from their iPad or Xbox, the truth is that playing Minecraft (and video games in general) can be beneficial for your kids on many levels, including problem solving, building self-confidence, enhancing creativity, understanding teamwork and improving academic performance.

Super League’s Minecraft City Champs tournament is in its 3rd season, so the company knows how to provide a well-organized experience for your Minecrafter.  It’s ideal for kids 6-14, who will play alongside their peers and have the chance to compete against teams in cities across the country.  The tournament takes place in a movie theater, which means they also get to see their favorite game on the big screen! Day One is this Saturday, Oct 14th, when players will meet their teammates and get a chance to practice the custom game modes designed by Super League.  The tournament then begins on Sat. the 21st and continues on the following three Saturdays.  To learn more and get tickets visit Super League’s Minecraft City Champs Boston Event Details Page. Parents attend for free, although Super League provides full coverage if you need to drop off.  Of course if you’re there, you can cheer on your Minecrafter to victory! 

Here is some more information on what is Minecraft City Champs?

  
And here is more on what to expect on Day 1 of the competition. 
I am sure your kids will have a blast!

Disclosure: I was provided with compensation for this post for promotional purposes. All opinions are always my own. 

6/28/12: Pogo.com Where You Can Play Free Online Games

In our house we love technology and gaming.  We play all types of games including Apps on an iPod Touch or iPhone, Wii Games, PlayStation 3 Games and online games.  There are so many online games that provide a break and some that are educational.  My kids used to play JumpStart Games online and loved it and didn't even realize there was learning along the way.  I think back to how often I used to play Solitaire and Mine Sweeper on my computer because really they were the only games we had.  Wow how things have changed over the years and improved.  

I wanted to introduce you to Pogo.com which offers 100 Free Online Games for your family's enjoyment!  I love that it has some classic games including Family Feud, Scrabble, Wheel of Fortune, and Monopoly.

Online gaming also provides you ability to play against others which is a lot of fun.  I saw that they had Casino games where you could do this including Texas Hold'em.  I myself like puzzle games and online Board Games.  I usually will play Pop Stars on my iPhone.  Poppit! reminds me a lot of this game. It involves matching the same color balloons and popping them.  It takes some strategy and makes you think ahead a few moves.  It is addictive and has you playing round after round.  I really enjoyed it.  Here is a demo of it.  I bet you will enjoy it and what is better is that it is free!  What a nice break in your day to play a game and have fun.

Race against the clock and pop as many balloons as you can. To play the Poppit!™ Sprint puzzle game, all you have to do is pop groups of two or more balloons of the same color in one minute. Fast pops of three or more balloons of the same color increase your multiplier and score.

Play the full version of this puzzle game for free* on Pogo.com. Once you register, you will also be able to save your high scores, tokens, and be able to enter daily for a chance to win prizes**. Join Pogo now and play over 100 free* online games!

*Internet connection and EA account required. Must be 13+ to create an EA account.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Eligibility restrictions apply. See Official Rules for details and alternative means of entry.

Disclosure:  I was provided compensation for this post.  All opinions are my own.