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NOW CLOSED Looking for some family fun this Sat 10 Nov? Have a child aged 7-10? Come and play the new game created with JK Rowling for PlayStation, The Book of Spells, and get a PS3 and game to keep

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TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 12:21

We have a very exciting event and product test for you to take part in - PlayStation would like to invite 20 Mumsnetters to attend an event in central London this Saturday (10 Nov) to showcase their new Book of Spells game. Here's a word from PlayStation about this magical new game: "The Book of Spells will be one of the must have family gifts this Christmas. It's a book that, with the help of PlayStation, literally comes to life on your TV screen, letting you live in the stories you love.

Featuring exclusive new and original writing from J.K. Rowling, Wonderbook: Book of Spells sends you on a fantastic journey to read and learn the secrets of wizardry and the art of spell-casting, just like a student at Hogwarts. On the way, you'll discover, practice and be tested on over 20 classic spells, such such as Incendio, Wingardium Leviosa and Expelliarmus."

For more info on the game see here.

We're looking for 20 Mumsnetters who:

~ Have at least one child aged 7-10 years (boy or girl)

~ Are able to attend an event in central London between 12 and 4pm (you only need to attend for one hour during that time) with their family (max 2 adults, 4 children)

~ Are happy to be filmed by PlayStation, and take some footage on their smartphone of their child(ren) before, during and after the event to capture the excitement!

~ Can be a PlayStation Mumsnet panellist afterwards - this will involve taking part in 4 activities over the course of the next year, such as testing new games with their child(ren) and much more

The event will be in a central London location (we'll confirm details with those selected). Travel expenses aren't covered but refreshments will be provided. If you sign up to attend during one of the lunchtime slots though, you will need to have some lunch before or after you attend - the refreshments provided will just be snacks.

You will only be required to attend for one hour, so please tick your first and second choices of time slots on the sign up survey (link below). During your session you and your family will be shown how to set up the game, how to play and you'll be given the opportunity to film your child(ren) playing the game.

After the event you'll be sent a Wonderbook PS3 hard bundle (PS3 console, Move Controller, PlayStation Eye, Wonderbook & Book of Spells) to keep (RRP £199). You'll need to film your child(ren) playing the game at home and send in your footage to Mumsnet. You'll also need to add your feedback on the event, and the game itself on a thread on Mumsnet.

The footage you and other Mumsnetters submit, as well as the footage PlayStation capture on the day may appear on Mumsnet and potentially elsewhere. Please only sign up for this if you're happy with that.

If you're interested in taking part, please sign up here.

Thanks - we'll be in touch with selected Mumsnetters by Thurs (8 Nov).

MNHQ

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smarmyarmy · 08/11/2012 11:30

Still no news? Has anyone got an email yet?

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 08/11/2012 11:34

Hi all - the client has until lunchtime to approve the shortlist so we won't hear until this afternoon, sorry can't put you all out of your misery any earlier!

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Witchety · 08/11/2012 11:38

What time is 'lunchtime' these days?!

jes73 · 08/11/2012 11:49

Suspense is killing me but I shall stop monitoring my mail every 3 mins and wait for a surprise this afternoon!! :)

pushitreallgood · 08/11/2012 13:33

hahaha i stopped doing that about 12 thinking for sure we hadn't been pick and now seems we are back in with a shot. not sure thats a good thing back to email refreshing i go

Doogle2 · 08/11/2012 13:36

Man alive - I am checking every 15 minutes! Glad I'm not the only one!

Witchety · 08/11/2012 13:37

I'm prepared for disappointment on this one....

Squiglettsmummy2bx · 08/11/2012 14:06

I can't stop looking Grin

katie2012 · 08/11/2012 14:12

I'm new to this - do they let you know even if it's a no??

pantone363 · 08/11/2012 14:18

Nearly jumped out of my seat at a mumsnet email....nope just the parenting news Sad

pushitreallgood · 08/11/2012 14:19

i dont think so katie, but not sure.

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 08/11/2012 14:45

Sorry for the delay - hopefully won't be too much longer.

We'll email those who've been selected. If you get an email from us, please try not to let on to your child(ren) straight away - we'd love you to capture the moment you tell them on camera (on your smartphone) if you can.

If you don't get an email from us, I'll post on here when all the emails have gone out. Then you'll know whether or not you've been picked.

Sorry in advance to all those who don't get to go but do keep an eye out for more opportunities soon!

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Witchety · 08/11/2012 14:46

Thanks Helen!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 08/11/2012 15:09

Emails have just gone out to selected 20 - please check your inboxes!

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pantone363 · 08/11/2012 15:17

OMG OMG OMG OMG I WON!!!!!!

Belo · 08/11/2012 15:17

I've had an email!!!! I now can't concentrate on my work....

smarmyarmy · 08/11/2012 15:21

Oh buggering bugger...no email. Sniff...really thought I was in with a chance!!! Well done to all those that got chosen...I'm not jealous - honest!

thisisyesterday · 08/11/2012 15:28

oh am v. sad :(
well done to everyone who gets to go! have fun

NotQuintAtAllOhNo · 08/11/2012 15:38

Omg.

O M G.

Doogle2 · 08/11/2012 15:46

Wahoooooooooooo! Thank you so much x

Alambil · 08/11/2012 15:48

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh I got in too!

Just checked spam folder and it was in there...

MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic · 08/11/2012 15:49

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

I'm on the way back from school with dd atm - will find somewhere picturesque and tidier than the front room to film her reaction...

Spockster · 08/11/2012 15:49

So exciting! Grin Thanks Mumsnet!! Thanks

MrsDmitriTippensKrushnic · 08/11/2012 15:50

Be nice to DH, he knows how scary you lot are Wink

jes73 · 08/11/2012 15:59

Didn't get it....Sigh...big tears!! Sad
Have a nice time guys....