Over the years, low inflation, stable inflation and improved supply chains have allowed even the world’s smallest gaming companies to make their games available in China at affordable prices. Because of Kovid’s attack, households have been forced to stay at home, and demand for board games has grown, and market size has surpassed the already strong growth rates of the past decade.
But now, two years after the outbreak, everything looks a little rosy. Supply chains are unstable, transport costs have risen sharply, inflation is rising. This is a particular problem for Kickstarter projects, as they just take 1-2 years, and if production and transportation costs are paid for, they are much higher than expected. At the very least, transportation costs are usually not included in the debt, so the customer bears the risk of inflation. But it always makes the customer a little happier. The current Marvel Zombies Kickstarter has published a very detailed estimate of shipping , and for example, if you live in Alaska, a shipping cost of $ 98-300 is likely to come as a nasty surprise.
The company that produces the game increases production costs. Aeon Trespass: Check out Odyssey ! In October 2019, Kickstarter sold you the original game for $ 129. But now you have to pay $ 249 if you want to “pay late”. The company seems to be losing ground compared to its original price. The release of the game is scheduled for April this year. But you don’t have to worry about funding another project.
Many companies that regularly sell board games on Kickstarter have problems with companies using this year’s Kickstarter fund for last year’s gaming product. The obvious end result is a combination of different influences: companies today are well aware of inflation and are already determining its prices; In addition, they slightly increase costs to make up for past miscalculations.
And then there is the main economy, which is less expensive. And people around the world who suffer from high inflation also have a lower interest rate, which reduces the need for expensive hobbies. I love board games and are very good at them. But I often see the latest board game for the price or the Kickstater project decided not to go out and buy. If I promise something these days, it’s usually the cheapest free loans, the masses and all the jazz.
The most controversial example today is Marvel Zombies , the zombie version of CMON. The cheapest bond costs $ 130, you already have $ 240 to expand, and if you want a 60cm tall image of a galaxy, you’ll get $ 410 (better yet $ 500 + envelope included). It sells like cake, and 6,000 of the 16,000 fans now choose the most expensive option. But do you find this consistent? How much does the average board game fan earn $ 500 a year?
Of course, the old question is, "Is it worth it?" It is almost impossible to answer. The old game CMON Cthulhu: Death May Die owed $ 250 with a giant statue of Cthulhu, and that figure alone is now $ 300-500 on eBay (though we don’t know if that’s the case). a lot). But it costs you $ 165, including the main game Marvel Zombies. And half of all the other zombie games on Amazon, at your local game store or at any online store. A particularly friendly local game store looks more and more competitive because you don’t have to pay there extra shipping costs.
Some companies outside of Kickstarter seem to be cutting costs more successfully. I liked their previous games (later Forgotten Water), so I pre-ordered popular stories with hat games. The game costs $ 79.95 online and is expected to be shipped in February (I for some reason don’t understand, it will be released in Australia on January 26th). I didn’t order then because they ship USPS to USPS Priority Mail for $ 65. But I could pre-order the game at a friendly local game store for ዩ70, and I had the option to pay ዩ 7 for local delivery or take it out of the store for free.
The general message here is to know what price to buy. Kickstarter projects are usually a year late. Now you pay $ 500 for an international loan, and two years later a huge box hits your door. Are you still happy with that? Or are you afraid of noise, fear of extinction, and then the great danger of disappointment? How much would you earn if you spent that $ 500 on a local gaming store? Not to mention other free options depending on your specific needs, such as for a single game or online board games or board games using eBay.
