November 24, 2006

It’s Game Time, Baby

Places to Play Around Town

Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie. When it comes to the Holy Day of Caloric Consumption, you don’t play games.

Until, that is, the eating’s through. We’re not talking touchdowns. Bring on the snake eyes and triple-word scores.

This weekend, put down the leftovers and pick up some prizes. Bring your bingo blotters to The Standard (40 Island Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-673-1717) on Sunday and win goodies like spa days and mini burgers. Or head to Transit Lounge (729 Southwest First Avenue; 305-377-4628) any night for Chutes and Ladders, then to The Catalina Hotel (1732 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-674-1160) for backgammon.

If you’re still feeling like a winner next weekend, show off your spelling skills at Purdy Lounge (1811 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-531-4622), which hosts a spelling bee the first Sunday of every month. Win a bar tab for the night — if the shot of Jägermeister per word doesn’t get to you first.

Not likely, though.

Considering how you usually kill at quarters.