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Marbles The Brain Store

55 E Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 494-7769
marblesthebrainstore.com
5 star rating based on 4 reviews

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Mon-Sat 10am-7pm Sun 11am-6pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (312) 494-7769

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Outsmart your age with Chicago's Marbles: The Brain Store. Don't feel as sharp as you used to or forgetting things? You're not losing your marbles. This first-of-its-kind retail store caters to those with a desire to keep brain functions sharp and enthused. With interactive games, hands-on activities, brain teasers, trivia, challenging books, interesting puzzles, word recall and more they... more
Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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There are software programs, stress relief-inducing products and brain-building books to choose from as well.
Posted by Citysearch on June 01, 2009

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Located at ground level in the Northbridge shopping center, parking can be validated in the store.
Posted by Citysearch on June 01, 2009

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There are games and toys for all ages, although many of the items sold skew toward the adult.
Posted by Citysearch on June 01, 2009
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Brain coaches--not salespeople--help select intellect-boosting games and toys at this all-ages River North shop.

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In Short Kids and kids at heart wind through this roomy store, checking out mind-bending toys along the way. Emphasizing everything from visual perception to word skills, coordination, memory and critical thinking, shoppers are teased with puzzles, picture mazes, Chinese checkers and chess sets tucked into shelves and displayed on tables. Labyrinth games, Rubik's Cubes and tangle... more
Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 28, 2008)

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Best new retail concept in Chicago

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This is such a cool store. It is definitely worth checking out!
They sell lots of of books, games, software and puzzles for brain health. There are tables all around the store with games on display so you can try them first. The people are all really nice and know what they are talking about.

I did all my shopping for the holidays here - there was something for everyone and it didn't break... more
Posted by sandbox213 on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 24, 2008)

Don't lose your marbles

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Marbles is a fantastic place to shop, or even just to spend an afternoon hanging out and playing one of the store's many addictive "brain games". Prices are very reasonable and the store should be a pretty big success with all us cash-strapped shoppers this holiday season. Marbles attracts an interesting mix of locals and tourists with its friendly staff and unusual mix of products. Overall,... more
Posted by GGC123 on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 24, 2008)

really cool, smart new store

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Great store!! I have bought a bunch of presents there already. I bought some memory games for my grandma, and the staff was really helpful at picking out stuff that she would be able to do. I also bought a software system for my parents, which they said has helped already. I really like that everything is backed up by quotes and info from scientists. Also, you can buy stuff for kids, but... more
Posted by rachelrachelj on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 24, 2008)
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