Kids, if you've ever played the green card game Xeko, you already know it's education without frustration. You learn about endangered animals, even as you put the smackdown on your opponent. And you make your mom cry because she lost to an 8-year-old kid.

Today, you can also play Xeko for a good cause.

From 3 to 4:30 p.m., on Thursday (today!), Blue Highway Games hosts a short and sweet Xeko tournament. For every eco-point earned by players at this event, Fremont-based Xeko will make a donation to the Snow Leopard Trust.

And they'll be unveiling their newest release, Mission China.

Good times. But if you're bringing mom, don't forget the tissues.

Have you heard of other great events? E-mail Lora at littlekidsbigcity@nwsource.com.

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