Board Game or Movie?

(This blog entry is a summary of dailyTweets sent by @HoopCATGames marked with #boardgamesormovies between 11/26/12 and 12/1/12)

Over Thanksgiving break, we took our two sons to see a movie, complete with popcorn and drinks.  We had a great time for that 90 minutes, but talk about sticker shock. Seeing a first-run movie with popcorn for a family of four has quite the price tag these days.  

As game makers, we see customers who hesitate to spend $20-$25 for an innovative new game.  Yet compared to a movie, it struck us that a good boardgame is a real bargain.

Here's our daily tweets, all in one list, for those who missed some of them.

Movie/w popcorn is $65 for family of 4 for 90 minutes of entertainment. Good Boardgame can cost $25 for HOURS of fun! (26 Nov)       

Movie – family & friends stare at a screen. Good Boardgame – family & friends look at each other.  (27 Nov)

Movie – same ending every time. Good Boardgame – different ending every time. (28 Nov)

Movie – put brain in idle. Good Boardgame – Engage brain!   (29 Nov)

Movie- conversation discouraged with family & friends. Good Boardgame - family & friends talk to each other!   (30 Nov) 

Movie – be a spectator. Good Boardgame – everybody participates!   (1 Dec)           

Don't get us wrong.  The HoopCATGames family loves good movies.

But next time you head to the cinema and open your wallet for a 90 minute experience, stop and think of the boardgames you could buy for that same amount of money that would give you hours of fun with family and friends.