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Thoughts on "Super Upgraded Games"

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Tue, 10/11/2016 - 03:19
Gabe
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So, a friend of mine just received a luxury version of Monopoly for his birthday. Personally, I think that was a gigantic waste of money, but he loved it, so to each his own I guess.

But this got me thinking. How do others feel about over-the-top versions of games? I know Stonemaier Games has had a lot of success with offering deluxe versions of their games containing upgraded pieces and whatnot, but what are your thoughts on the topic?

How much do the upgraded bits add to the game's experience?

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Tue, 10/11/2016 - 04:05
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Willem Verheij
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Depends strongly on the game.

Depends strongly on the game.

In the case of Monopoly, it can be dressed up as nicely as they'd like but it wont ever solve the problem that it is still Monopoly.

For some games, it might have added value if it adds to the immersion of the game, if it is a game with a theme that can be pushed further but does not do that for the normal version to keep the standard version affordable.

For Lords of Waterdeep, a luxury version could work wonderfully I think.
All the cubes could be replaced with detailed figurines in their color but still with variation so that not all warriors are the same for example. The Meeples could be figurines of the faction they portray. The cards could show figurines instead of cubes on them.
The lieutenant and ambassador could also be figurines, and the first player marker could be more detailed.
In addition to that they could also add more quest and intrigue cards considering that the box would likely become a coffin box.

Would not be for everyone of course, but in this case I think it would be a good example of where it would actually add something to those willing to spend more money on the same game.

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Tue, 10/11/2016 - 08:29
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radioactivemouse
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Gabe wrote:
So, a friend of mine just received a luxury version of Monopoly for his birthday. Personally, I think that was a gigantic waste of money, but he loved it, so to each his own I guess.

But this got me thinking. How do others feel about over-the-top versions of games? I know Stonemaier Games has had a lot of success with offering deluxe versions of their games containing upgraded pieces and whatnot, but what are your thoughts on the topic?

How much do the upgraded bits add to the game's experience?

It's simple supply and demand. You put out your game and theoretically that should be enough. But if there's a demand for upgraded materials and it's feasible to turn a profit by dressing it differently, then I don't see why a company shouldn't.

But let's be honest, ultimately, an upgraded version of the game is just to get a company more money. If we have a game that a publisher will upgrade and charger more money for (and therefore theoretically bring more money to your pocket) I don't think we'll complain.

Sure, upgraded pieces can add to the overall experience, but I suppose that's up to the player. Will the ultimate Small World box set get me more immersed than the regular version? Maybe. It would certainly feel more epic with the fancier coins and such.

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