Boda Borg

Malden Reads Night at Boda Borg
90 Pleasant Street, Malden
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (4:00–9:00 p.m.)

Malden Reads is hosting an evening at Boda Borg, Malden’s very own questing center, as part of our ongoing mission of connecting community in Malden. Tickets must be obtained in advance. Here are the details you need to know.

What is Boda Borg?

Boda Borg is a “real-world gaming environment” with teams tackling mental and physical challenges called quests. Boda Borg’s website has more information here, and also check out this video to see what it’s all about.

What’s special about Malden Reads Night at Boda Borg?

This is an opportunity for Malden Reads enthusiasts, ages 7 – adult, who have enjoyed our books and connected with our program, to participate for FREE at Boda Borg. We will be giving away blocks of tickets to groups that have made a special connection with our program this year and will set aside 50 tickets for other Malden Reads enthusiasts.

Malden Reads Night tickets will let you quest for free at Boda Borg for two hours. We’ll host family-friendly activities as well as provide some refreshments in the main gathering area from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., so folks can stay in that area when they are not participating in questing.

Questing must take place in a team of 3–5 (age mix is encouraged). We will help to arrange teams when you arrive. We hope that each team has at least one person that the others do not know.

Please note that kids under 12 require a chaperone. Kids that are age 7-8 require a chaperone who quests with them. Kids who are age 9-11 can quest alone but require a chaperone in the building. Malden Reads will not be providing chaperones.

How do I sign up for Malden Reads Night at Boda Borg?

Step 1: Sign a waiver

Boda Borg requires a waiver to quest and all Malden Reads event-goers must get one in advance. Parents must fill out the waiver for kids under 18 using the parent’s email address.
If you have been to Boda Borg in the past year, your waiver will still be good, but please confirm in advance.
Go online to this website to fill out a new waiver online. You will receive an email confirmation.
If you have questions about the waiver, you can stop in to Boda Borg (90 Pleasant Street) and fill out the waiver there. You will then receive an email confirmation.

Step 2: Reserve your ticket on EventBrite

Go to this site to register for your free ticket.
You will be asked to fill out a form with your contact information.
Only two tickets allowed per customer?
You will be asked to specify what time your arrival will be. Please make sure that you arrive on or before your stated arrival time.
Check off the box that confirms you have a signed waiver.

Step 3: Get your ticket when you arrive at Boda Borg on the day of the event

Malden Reads will have a table set up near the entrance of Boda Borg. Check in at the entrance, show your EventBrite confirmation (on you phone or printed out) and receive your ticket to the event
Hand your ticket to the Boda Borg front desk people. They will check that you have a waiver on file.
Enjoy your two hours of questing at Boda Borg and be sure to stop by our info, activity & refreshment table!

How should I plan for Malden Reads Night at Boda Borg?

Come shortly before your questing time, scheduled for each half hour– Please plan to arrive shortly before the start time of your choice (4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 p.m.). Those arriving for the 7 p.m. session can stay until 9 p.m., even though Malden Reads activities in the common area will end at 8 p.m.

Bring your ticket with you to the event.

Plan to come in comfortable clothes, and be ready for a fun night!