Jul 1, 2008

Mindy Kaling of NBC’s “The Office” to Officiate “The Office Games”

New York – Mindy Kaling, writer, co-executive producer and the actress known as the chatty Kelly Kapoor on NBC’s “The Office,” will join fans in Scranton, PA, on Saturday, July 19 as Dunder Mifflin’s hometown becomes the first city to offer the new The Office DVD Board Game and The Office Trivia Game by Pressman Toy and licensed by NBC Universal Television Consumer Products Group.

Ms. Kaling will officiate “The Office Games” – a full day of Dunder Mifflin style fun – starting with a 2K Fun Run and ending with a Beet Eating Contest that would make Dwight proud. The day’s events will take place in and around The Mall at Steamtown in Scranton. In addition to marking the official debut of the two games, The Office games launch will raise funds for United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC), a Scranton-based charity thatprovides 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!” – Mindy

“The Office Games” July 19 line-up includes:
9 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
Are you an “Assistant to the Regional Manager” or the “Regional Manager” when it comes to “The Office” trivia? The Challenge will feature questions from The Office Trivia Game.
12 p.m. – Beet Eating Contest
Straight from Dwight’s farm well, after being canned.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Autograph Session

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.