CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 22 '04, pg.3 — While playing board games that night (Musician Kari Epstein) said, she thought of creating a “cheeky irreverent” game to help women learn about menopause. She formed a company, Dream On LLC, and developed Hotflash! The Menopause Game.

Musician Kari Epstein, 45, was vacationing in 2002 when she had her first hot flash; it turned out to be a flash of inspiration.

“ It totally floored me!” said Epstein, of Denver. “I finally got it-what all the fuss was about.”
She was surprised by the intensity of the experience, and to be affected so young. “I thought that was for fifty somethings,” she said.

While playing board games that night, Epstein said, she thought of creating a “cheeky, irreverent” game to help women learn about menopause. She formed a company, Dream On LLC, and developed Hotflash! The Menopause Game.

In the game, two to eight players try to reach Hormone-free Haven without falling into PMS Purgatory or falling down the Fallopian Tubes through Weepy Way, Forgetful Forest or Lustless Lane. Facts about women and menopause are woven into the game.

“ It’s a fun way for women to learn, share and commiserate in this experience,” Epstein said.

The game is available for $29.98 at www.hotflashgame.com or call 877-482-0125

Dream On, LLC was formed in May 2003 and Hotflash!^® is the one subsidiary of the company.