Aleken Games Sets Musical Tone For Father's Day

Genesee Depot, WI - (May xx, 2004) – ROCK FOR POP! This Father's Day you can put a little rhythm in Daddy-o's step with the gift of the world's most complete rock n' roll game, Rock and Roll Triviologies™, by Aleken Games™.

As Father's Day approaches, sons and daughters scramble to find the perfect gift for Dad. Tools and ties abound, but how many gadgets and fashion statements does Dad need? Aleken Games suggests a cool alternative to the typical Father's Day gift. ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIOLOGIES is for Dads of all ages. It is the ultimate game to give Dad a forum to play along with the family or hang out with the guys.

"Rock and Roll Triviologies is the perfect game for Father's Day," said Ken Eichstaedt, game creator and president of Aleken Games. "Fathers will really enjoy having an opportunity to show off their knowledge of music, teach his kids about his interests, and spur personal stories generated from the game questions that span the first 50 years of rock. The game truly has something for everyone, making it perfect for a holiday like Father's Day, where different generations of family get together to appreciate Pop."

Challenge Dad on today's pop culture to see if he's hip to the current music trends with questions like: In 2003, female singer/songwriter Michelle Branch had what successful hit featuring Carlos Santana and his smokin' guitar licks? (A: Game of Love). Stump dad with questions like: This blues musician's band was considered an apprenticeship for many notable English musicians including Eric Clapton, John McVie, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, and others." (A: John Mayall's Bluesbreakers).

"Rock and Roll Triviologies has questions for all types of Dads, from the bopper to the Dead-Head to the hipster, and everything in between," said Eichstaedt. "Players may even discover that Dad is even cooler than they thought."

The perfect game for get-togethers and parties, Rock and Roll Triviologies (MSRP $29.95 for two or more players or teams) is the COMPLETE rock and pop music trivia game, featuring in-depth and interesting music trivia from all of the great rock and pop music artists beginning with the patriarchs of the '50s to the idols of the present. Players explore the different decades of rock and pop music, the artists and their relationships, different music venues, and a vast treasure of music trivia. Music enthusiasts can show off their rock and roll IQ by answering questions that include a wide range of categories that include: Industry Awards, Music Mix, On the Map, Record Collection, Rock and Roll Relations, and Women Rockers.

The goal is to assemble a five-piece band and earn industry awards by landing on and answering questions from the decade or music category spaces. If a player lands on a Jam Session space, they can take a band member from another player, but if you land on Band Break-up, you lose a band member. Keep your fingers crossed! That Lucky Break could be just around the corner, allowing you to move to any spot on the board. Once your band is assembled, use your Ticket to Roll to help you climb to the top of the music world. Acquire industry awards by answering more difficult music trivia questions from the Recording Contract, Hit Record, and Claim To Fame spaces. The first player or team to complete its five-piece band and acquire all three industry awards wins the game!

Aleken Games was founded in 2003 by Ken and Julie Eichstaedt, on an idea that came to Ken while driving in his car listening to the radio: "Why can't I design a really cool Rock and Roll trivia game?" After presenting the question to Julie, her response was simply, "Let's do it!" The two combined their individual talents, Ken's business experience, and Julie's design expertise, along with their love of music and created Aleken Games™. The company launched its first game, Rock And Roll Triviologies in November 2003.

Rock And Roll TriviologiesTM can be purchased at music, book and games stores throughout the US and Canada. It can also be purchased at Aleken Games' product website, www.gamesthatrock.com. The website features sample questions from the game, and other fun Rock and Roll facts and trivia, which are updated on a regular basis.

For more information, contact:
Ken Eichstaedt at Aleken Games, T: 1-877-295-2740