by Lee Allentuck | 12 May 2022
Press Release
MEDIA ALERT
Gameboard + GameStop Team-Up
For Live, In-Store Game Night Experience
The 10-City Gameboard Experience Kicks-Off in Oklahoma
Ushering In The Next Dimension of Tabletop Gaming and
Leveling Up Our Game Nights
DENVER, COLORADO [ Tuesday, May 10, 2022 ] -- After two long years of socially distanced game nights, they are finally back with an upgrade to boot! The Last Gameboard, Inc., creator of Gameboard, the world's first tabletop gaming console that blends physical objects with digital gameplay, today announced it has teamed up with GameStop in a 10-city “Game Night Experience” launching this month. Together, this live and in-person experience cheers on the tabletop community’s triumphant return of game night. Players can join in and play at participating GameStop stores and reserve their very own Gameboard.
Board games and Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPG) are about bringing people together and creating shared experiences. This partnership is creating a unique mix of retail and entertainment, allowing fans to meet and play the games they love in a whole new way. Gameboard’s digital-physical crossover platform gives players instant access to a growing library of content including role-playing, strategy, party, and card-based games.
WHAT: Live and in-person game night experiencing the new physical-digital tabletop crossover, Gameboard. Each event, hosted by professional Game Masters at local GameStop stores, will provide an immersed tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) experience for guests (elvish ears not included but encouraged).
WHEN: May 14, 2022, at 6PM-9PM Local Time
WHERE: Local Oklahoma GameStop Stores
10916 S Memorial Drive, Tulsa, OK 74133 (#3430)
430 W Wekiwa Rd, Sand Springs OK (#2804)
2419 W Kenosha Street, Broken Arrow, OK (#3887)
12401 E 96th Street N, Owasso, OK (#3073)
CONTACTS: Lee Allentuck – Lee@lastgameboard.com
About Gameboard
The Last Gameboard, Inc. is building the world's first tabletop gaming platform that blends physical objects with digital gameplay to enhance social interactions and build community. Its debut product is a beautifully crafted, 16" x 16" square tabletop game board that will give players unlimited 3D touch, network play, and take each game night into a whole new dimension. The Gameboard will pair with a companion app for iOS, Android, and all browsers, and will support interaction with physical objects like game pieces, cards, and meeples. Founded by Shail Mehta in January 2019 and led by a team of tabletop game enthusiasts and industry veterans, The Last Gameboard is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
To order a Gameboard, learn about partnering with The Last Gameboard as a developer, or learn more about the company visit www.lastgameboard.com. Follow @LastGameboard on Twitter and Instagram and find Gameboard on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
About GameStop
GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a digital-first omni-channel retailer, offering games and entertainment products in its over 5,000 stores and comprehensive E-Commerce properties across 10 countries. GameStop, through its family of brands offers the best selection of new and pre-owned video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles, in both physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a wide variety of POP! vinyl figures, collectibles, board games and more. Through GameStop’s unique buy-sell-trade program, gamers can trade in video game consoles, games, and accessories, as well as consumer electronics for cash or in-store credit. The company's consumer product network also includes www.gamestop.com and Game Informer® magazine, the world's leading print and digital video game publication.
General information about GameStop Corp. can be obtained at the Company’s corporate website. Follow @GameStop and @GameStopCorp on Twitter and find GameStop on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GameStop.
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