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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

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 13:03

MrsDmitri - yes, by all means your DH can bring them - as long as he's prepared to do the filming!

Also - re: joining panel if you can't come to the event - at the moment this is only open to people who can make it on Sat, but we may open it up to everyone later on if need be - keep your eyes peeled!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 13:15

Yes LewisFan - please do sign up!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 13:44

Yep, got you Gazzalw!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 15:55

Will do Belo

Doogle2 - we won't be in touch with selected attendees til Thurs - would hate for you to get some sort of RSI!!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 16:02

Hopezibah - we'll let you know on Thurs if you've been successful!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 16:07

alison222 - age range is just for guidance so yes, please do sign up

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 17:00

Spockster - yes we've got your application thanks, don't panic!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 17:01

clux73 - yes, we've got you too, thanks!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 17:11

MrsVincentPrice - yes, we've got your entry.

Note to all - if you get directed to our online surveys and product testing page (here) when you press submit, then your entry will have been submitted.

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 06/11/2012 17:42

Thanks Witchety - we've got you

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 07/11/2012 09:11

dontbesodramatic - we've got your application but with a blank 'pickmepickme' box - pls post here what you'd like to say (or PM me it if you're too embarrassed to post it here!) and I'll add it to your application

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 07/11/2012 09:16

Done jennywren123!

Littlebells/BertieBotts - just to confirm - you need to bring your own smartphone - they won't be supplied on the day. The filming needs to be done via a smartphone app, which is why a flipcam or 'normal' camera won't do this time, sorry!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 07/11/2012 10:07

Witchety - you film on your phone's camera but then you upload the footage via an app that you'll need to download - it's free and very easy to use! Will add HTC Explorer to your entry.

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 07/11/2012 15:15

gazzalw - yes, iPad is fine don't worry

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 07/11/2012 17:16

Yes, closed now! We'll be in touch with those who have been picked by email tomorrow (as early as poss)

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!

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!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 08/11/2012 15:09

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

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 09/11/2012 16:50

Hi all - you should receive the tasks shortly via the app. If you haven't downloaded it yet, please do so asap!

Enjoy your day tomorrow - I'll be posting a feedback thread as soon as possible tomorrow but if you have a burning desire to add feedback before I send you the link, please add it here

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 09/11/2012 17:54

Sorry hurricane - I had asked them to remove you but they've obviously not done that yet. Could you uninstall the app? I'll ask them again to stop emailing you. And yes, you can ignore - we wouldn't ask you to be that cruel!

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 10/11/2012 12:14

You lot are keeping me v entertained with all these posts - the excitement is almost too much!

The event feedback thread isn't quite ready yet so please do keep your comments coming on this thread in the meantime

TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 10/11/2012 15:26

Happy birthday Squiglett!

Sounds like it was good fun!

You should all have just received an email from me with a link to the feedback thread but here's the link if you missed it - www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_product_tests/1608857-PlayStation-Wonderbook-Book-of-Spells-event-and-game-review-thread

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