(I wasn't sure where to put this little piece of info. DVD's have been discussed a few times in Game Design, so I thought I'd put it here.)
While at Target this afternoon I saw for the first time a game called Atmosfear. I don't know anything about it other than what the box and web site had to say - www.atmosfearthegame.com. It caught my attention because it looked a little different and had a DVD component to it.
Chip
Yup. It's actually a remake. The original used VHS. The DVD format should prove to make a better experience now that you can't memorize the sequence of events after a few play throughs.
I remember ads for the old VHS game. I always wondered how it randomized anything being on a tape (unless plaeyrs had to fast forward or rewind, which would have been lousy). DVD is definitely the way to go.
="Henddher"I think DVD will eventually replace boardgames. No pieces and board to set ... just pop in and play ...
I think that the interactive video presentation as a component of a game will have its niche, but it's not going to replace the experience of a board game proper. There's something about handling the pieces and moving them around and feeling the goodies accumulate in your hands. No, boardgames are here to stay!
Also, unless everyone has their own monitor, game components you hide from other players (like a hand of cards) would be near impossible to implement in a non-annoying way (i.e., everyone has to leave the room when you check your hand).
Outside of this, I agree that board games have a special feel to them, but more importantly, unless remotes improve dramatically in dynamic functioning (and everyone can have a specialized remote each), it will remain simply more convenient to play with bits on a physical board. I say convenience is the most important quality here because I once naively thought that CDs would never replace vinyl as LP covers were almost an artform that would be lost with jewel cases. Silly... all that remains of the vinyl crowd are enthusiasts and DJs.
If it ever goes so far that every player needs their own monitor and remote, why not just play a video game? Hook a bunch of X-Boxes together and there you go.
Oh...wait you can already do that, but board games are still around. As much as I enjoy video games I would much rather play a board game, especially if other people are involved.
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I think DVD will eventually replace boardgames. No pieces and board to set ... just pop in and play ... Trivia pursue came out yr ago ... I believe that won't be the last ...