Why Hasbro is missing the boat...

[Yodaking]

I feel the same way when I go into a FLAG Hogg. So many very cool looking board games to choose from, but they all cost $50+ and based on previous experience many games can look cool but have terrible game play mechanics. I just can't afford to spend $300+ on 4-6 different board games just to find that I'll only ever play one of them more then once. I know their are a lot of reviews of games out their but not everyone has the same game playing preferences so the reviews are hit and miss.

[Quack188]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

I know their are a lot of reviews of games out their but not everyone has the same game playing preferences so the reviews are hit and miss.

So true. It's hilarious to read reviews and see that half the people think it's complete garbage and the other half think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Sadly, you've got to experience it for yourself to figure out if it's good or not.

['Scaper94]

Originally Posted by Quack188

So true. It's hilarious to read reviews and see that half the people think it's complete garbage and the other half think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Sadly, you've got to experience it for yourself to figure out if it's good or not.

You could always just make your own game. That way, you know you'll enjoy it. Who knows - maybe it could be the next Heroscape!

Spoiler Alert!

I'm currently working on three different games.

[Jim]

Originally Posted by Hogg

The problem is that there's too many games out there. I went by a few FLGS this weekend and there's hundreds of games available. I was overwhelmed by the selection and ended up not buying anything. They're all expensive and I don't want to take a risk on a game just because the box looks cool, and they all look cool. $50 is a lot to spend on a roll of the dice (get it?) and I'd rather buy something designed by names I trust.

www.boardgameexchange.com. Netflix for boardgames. Try before you buy.

[winonavampire]

Originally Posted by Jim

www.boardgameexchange.com. Netflix for boardgames. Try before you buy.

$480 a year is alot of money to not risk "Buyers Remorse". A neat idea, but way too expensive to be feasible in my opinions.

[Jim]

Originally Posted by winonavampire

$480 a year is alot of money to not risk "Buyers Remorse". A neat idea, but way too expensive to be feasible in my opinions.

Right, but if you have a four-person game group, then it becomes $120/year/person, or $10/month/person. I'm not saying it is for everyone, but it is a cool idea.

[SuperflyTNT]

I'm a subscriber, and I love the service. I get to play every single new game out there, without any risk. And if I like it, I keep it until I get sick of it.

No additional shelf space required, no "must have" games that get missed out on because I'm broke, none of that.

It's a brilliant service, and they're growing daily.

[SuperflyTNT]

Originally Posted by Yodaking

I feel the same way when I go into a FLAG Hogg. So many very cool looking board games to choose from, but they all cost $50+ and based on previous experience many games can look cool but have terrible game play mechanics. I just can't afford to spend $300+ on 4-6 different board games just to find that I'll only ever play one of them more then once. I know their are a lot of reviews of games out their but not everyone has the same game playing preferences so the reviews are hit and miss.

Good reviewers tell you what the game is like, how to play (basics) and what the verdict is with pros and cons for people to read about.

Try www.drakesflames.blogspot.com and www.superflycircus.blogspot.com. Those are the 2 sites I make all my buying decisions on

[AgentDex]

A Netflix for board games! How cool is that!
Thanks for the Info. That is worth checking out.

[Sheep]

Originally Posted by Tmac2200

I don't think it's fair to blame Obama for the economy, it went bad before he got there, Bush didn't help with all his tax cuts, but he didn't cause it either. It is my opinion that it was the housing market that caused it. I have relatives who work in the mortgage system as underwriters. The sales people and loan officers get paid for each loan they get through. So the loan officers and sales people pushed bad loans that should not have gone through and put many people in houses that they couldn't afford, all to line their own pockets. As a result, many people lost their homes. So when you have no money to spend, no money goes into the economy. It is the banks that are to blame for the economy, and not one of them is fixing the problems that caused it so it will only get worse. Obama's only real mistake in this is taking the banks' words for it. But it is not fair to just blame him outright. The next president will be stuck with just as many problems, Democrat or Republican.

Originally Posted by jwdarthgandalf

I blame neither. Better to stick it to WOTC - they like canceling lines that aren't their "core products". Star Wars Miniatures anyone? And then D&D Heroscape? Kinda fun, but I liked what Heroscape was before that. At least we got something out of them though...

Originally Posted by SuperflyTNT

I blame Bush, personally. With his intellect, I'm sure he snapped up all of the My Little Ponies and Polly Pockets, which totally changed the way Hasbro looks at making money. They saw a huge cash cow there, and handed off HS to the daughter company since it was no longer worth their time.

Originally Posted by winonavampire

I have heard Republicans blame alot (ALOT) on Obama... but this is the first time I heard the cancellation of Hero Scape blamed on Obama...

I can see it now... Obama's Legacy:

Killing Osama Bin Ladin
Cancellation of Hero Scape


No wonder the guy is getting gray hair. With issues such as Wave 4 reprints hanging over his head... it is no wonder more serious problems can't get resolved...

I joined this conversation a little late but that's why I quoted them all.

Why can't they (Congress) have a huge Heroscape battle to solve there problems. At leats that way something would get done. I can just see it. The whole Boardroom filled with Heroscape. With more peices than Dr. Wierdscaper can ever dream of. Hey, maybe I found the solution to the reason we're in so much debt and why it's taking so long to solve the Debt Ceiling Crisis. Congress spent all their money on Heroscape and now they use Heroscape to solve their problems but since their playing with a full Boardroom, no one can move their peices and nothings getting done.

I'M A GENIOUS!!!!!!

[kenjib]

It's not just about turning a profit, it's about turning enough of a profit. So, if they make $10,000 net reprinting wave 4 maybe it's not even worth the effort. Furthermore, it doesn't drive sales of any other products.

[BurnyFlame]

Originally Posted by heroscaper2010

I'M A GENIOUS!!!!!!

You said it.

But I disagree with one thing kenjib -- HeroScape does drive sales of other products. I did not even recognize Hasbro before HeroScape and did not care which games they made. Now, I look to see what Hasbro makes and have strong opinions for good or bad. How they produce and treat one product (HeroScape) portends how good future products will be. Customer loyalty means more than can be calculated.