October 19th, 2009
Levi’s “Go Forth” campaign is sending denim lovers and treasure seekers alike on a nationwide scavenger hunt with a grand prize of $100,000.
The game’s narrative revolves around a character named Grayson Ozias IV who has left wax cylinder voice recordings hidden across America.
The challenge for players is to find these recordings and, ultimately, the $100,000 fortune Ozias buried.
September 16th, 2009
Launched last week, Monopoly City Streets uses the Google Maps platform to let users “buy” any street in the world.
The goal of the game of chance, like the real-world version, is to earn money on real estate and become the richest property magnate.
New players are given three million Monopoly dollars to build their virtual empire with every street in the world, in theory, available for purchase.
September 1st, 2009
To spice up our favourite game of Domino, Vilac have released a Keith Haring version of the normally seen black and white game.
With renowned artist Keith Haring’s personal drawings and writing, the box set of Dominos in now available from Paul Smith.
Each set has 28 pieces and is presented in a wooden box. Game rules (for those unfamiliar with dominos) are also included. Price: £40.
July 30th, 2009
Takashi Murakami has gotten back together with one of his long time collaboration partners, Louis Vuitton, to create this Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Panda figure.
The figure comes in a LV bag, similar to the ones that hold all of their wallets and bags, only this bag comes with a few Murakami images screened onto it.
July 10th, 2009
Asprey, the 200-year-old London luxury goods firm is known for creating exclusive British products and designer accessories including games.
One of their newest offerings is an exquisite handmade gentleman’s poker set in lustrous black genuine crocodile skin with royal purple Asprey playing cards and ceramic poker chips.
This beautiful poker set comes for a cool $7,800
July 4th, 2009
The granddaughter of legendary painter Henri Matisse has created 5 new unique chess sets for an upcoming exhibit.
Four of the chess sets have their own unique imagery, but they also come together to create a unique design.
Each chess set can be purchased for $16,000 at The Beyond the Border International Contemporary Art Fair, San Diego, scheduled for September 2-4, 2009 at The Grand Del Mar.
