Mansion Mixer: Live, Laugh… Ludology?

About this event

Calling all curious minds looking for a unique night out! Mansion Mixers are your chance to explore Brucemore after hours while diving into fascinating stories from history. Each program includes time for self-guided exploration of the mansion and the opportunity to enjoy an entertaining history presentation in the Tahitian Room! Your ticket includes a complimentary canned drink served from the mansion’s other quirky party space, the Grizzly Bar. If you’re looking for a fun, casual way to learn something new while connecting with other history fans, then this event is for you! September 12 – Live, Laugh… Ludology? What do you have in common with someone from Bronze Age Turkey? You both love board games! From the ancient board games of Senet and the Royal Game of Ur to modern favorites like Monopoly and The Settlers of Catan, humans have played board games together for thousands of years. During this Mansion Mixer, get a crash course in your new favorite Scrabble word: ludology (ludus = game, logia = study)! Discover the folklore behind some of the most well-loved board games in history while you sip a complimentary drink. During the social open house, you will find board games and card games distributed around the mansion to play with your friends and fellow gamers. You’ll also have time to explore the mansion (which may come in handy for the evening’s group activity). Once presentations are done, team up with friends new and old to compete in a special Brucemore board game activity. Event Schedule: 6:00 PM: Doors Open 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Social Open House Self-guided mansion exploration Board games and card games available to play Light snacks and a cash bar serving canned beverages 7:15 PM: Presentation in the Tahitian Room* 7:45 PM: Presentation in the Tahitian Room* 8:15 PM: Brucemore board game activity 9:00 PM: Evening ends * Each presentation is the same. Due to capacity limits in the Tahitian Room, attendees will be assigned a presentation time…