Aleken Games Creates Fun Country Music Trivia Game - Available Nationwide June 1st

Genesee Depot, WI - (May 9, 2005) – Hang onto your hats Country Music Fans! On June 1st Aleken Games will deliver what nearly 44 million U.S. country music listeners* have been waiting for — COUNTRY MUSIC TRIVIOLOGIES — the music trivia board game that’s ALL COUNTRY!

The new game salutes Country music fans with fun and interesting music trivia about the hits and history of Country music and artists past and present. From Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, and Johnny Cash to Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, and Gretchen Wilson, COUNTRY MUSIC TRIVIOLOGIES (MSRP $29.95 for ages 10 and up) has something for everyone.

With approximately 25% of U.S. adults tuning into Country music radio stations daily*, Aleken Games sees Country Music Triviologies as an exciting and entertaining forum for Country music devotees. “Country music has deep roots and an everlasting appeal,” said Ken Eichstaedt, President of Aleken Games, maker of the hit game for rock and pop fans, ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIOLOGIES. “And, with its’ growing popularity and energetic fan base, we wanted to treat Country music fans to a country-kickin’ good time. We think they’ll love Country Music Triviologies.”

Aleken Games’ COUNTRY MUSIC TRIVIOLOGIES™ is played by two or more players or teams and is recommended as a great family or party game. Complete with over 650 questions, including a mix of “softballs” for the casual Country fan, and more challenging COUNTRY STAR questions, the game play will spur a lot of interaction, story telling, and shared experiences for families and friends. Explore fun facts from several of the game’s selection of categories including COUNTRY LEGENDS, HOT NEW COUNTRY, WOMEN OF COUNTRY, and COUNTRY JUKEBOX on your way to achieving a COUNTRY CHART TOPPER and becoming a BIG STAR.

Aleken encourages players to share the memories of your favorite Country music and artists and find out what happens when you test family and friends if they know:
The nickname of Willie Nelson’s famous guitar (Trigger);
The Country star who played Bo Duke on the hit TV series The Dukes of Hazzard (John Schneider); or
Have ‘no problem’ remembering the name of Kenny Chesney’s 2002 hit record (No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem).

Learn more about Aleken Games, COUNTRY MUSIC TRIVIOLOGIES and ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIOLOGIES at www.alekengames.com or by calling Aleken Games toll-free 1-877-295-2740.

Aleken Games is a leader in the game industry with a special focus on music. The company’s premiere product, ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIOLOGIESTM has been critically acclaimed in the game and music industries and is available nationwide in the U.S. and Canada at major music store chains, independent music retailers, book and game stores, music instrument stores and other fine retailers. It is available at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and at The Rock and Soul Museum in Memphis or at www.gamesthatrock.com

*MRI Country Music Listeners Analysis 2003