Worldwide D&D Game Day: Monster Manual 2

This week saw the release of Monster Manual 2 for 4th edition of Dungeons & Dragons. As a gaming enthusiast, I thrive on monster book releases, remembering with a certain fondness the black and white illustrations in the original AD&D Monster Manual. The new book brings back many old favorites, and I hope to do a proper review of it here once I've been able to do more than just flip through the pages.

In celebration, Wizards of the Coast is sponsoring Worldwide D&D Game Day: Monster Manual 2. Most of my local gaming stores have closed, but I'm looking to venture out to one of the few remaining for this event. More from the D&D Insider website:

Bring your friends and join in the fun as we celebrate the release of the Monster Manual 2, packed with new options for your Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition game.

Come and face down enemies (both brand new and some old returning favorites) jumping right off the pages of the next big monster expansion for the game. While you're at it, beat those vile beasts down with characters using options from upcoming releases. No matter if you're new to the game or a 4th Edition veteran, we'll have everything you need to embark on an all-new adventure!

Just for participating you'll take home the pregenerated character sheet and a miniature of the character you played. If you DM the game, you'll take home the adventure itself, a poster map of the encounter areas, and a pack of monster miniatures used in the adventure.