If you were new to hobby boardgaming when you started listening to us – or were not even aware that tabletop gaming actually WAS a hobby – you probably looked to certain iconic pieces of entertainment when somebody used the g-word. Thoughts of Clue, Monopoly, Risk, Life, Sorry, Trivial Pursuit, and more were probably quick to jump to mind.
Then you found out that there was more to gaming than just the games you played when you were kids and the power went out – and a whole new world was opened.
In this episode, the guys make comparisons between finding new games that do what those old clunkers did – and BETTER – with growing and discovering new shades to your walk with God.
WARNING This episode contains and Assyrian joke. Consider yourself warned WARNING
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Hey guys. Though I’d chime in. The one area where many of the old games have the upper hand is price. Naturally, you audience here is different, but for many… convincing the wife (or parent if younger) to drop over seventy dollars on ONE game that might include other expansions later, can be difficult. Think about the cost of some of these deck builders.
I’ve been craving Fortune and Glory, but simply cannot due to expense at this time. True, I do have enough money, but then I think what else I can put money towards.
Truly, there are sales and opportunities to get games cheaper, but it certainly is a road block to accessibility. Certainly I drop enough on RPGs (or at least have in the past) but they were typically bought in small increments and the replay-ability is darn near unlimited, so the value is pretty high.
Talk to you guys soon,
-RC
RC,
I hate to say it but I have to agree. Mike and I both try to live by the $1.00 per hour rule. If something can give me more than an hour of enjoyment for each dollar I spend on it I consider it a win. Books are almost always a win. Certain video games are especially if you are willing to buy used well after release. For me though most board games do not fit the bill… see what I did there. Unless I think that I will play a game repeatedly at home with family and friends it just isn’t worth it. I mentioned Caverna on a recent episode. (Could be this one, it is hard to remember.) It’s MSRP is $90. Even getting a price break at Cool Stuff or Amazon there is such a small likelyhood that I will play the game for 90 hours of fun so I’ll pass on it. That said, Ticket to Ride, $35 and I have easily played hundreds of hours, a great buy. While you or others may set their price differently I really do encourage everyone to be good stewards with their gaming. So good on you RC.
Luke