Board games VS video/online games! What's your pick?

Why would you pick one over the other? Do you think people will ever get tired of video/online games and go back to the good old ways of playing? If not, what do you think is lacking in board games that need to be improved so as to draw more interests than video/online games? Whether you are a kid, a teenager, a young adult or a parents, let's hear your opinions on this. As well, if you could mentioned briefly which above group you belong to, that will be super. Thanks a bunch guys and gals!

Board games VS video/online games! What's your pick?
I'm an adult with no kids and I also play both types of games. I prefer board games because of the social aspect, though I don't really see video games and board games in direct competition with each other - they're really apples and oranges.





One thing that may make board games less attractive is that it takes some effort to arrange to physically have several people in one place. It takes very-little-to-no social effort to play a video game. I think board games are worth the trouble. I have a weekly board game group that meets at my place and I absolutely love it.





When people say that board games get old too quickly, I think they're probably thinking of the only board games they know - the stale old crop of stuff like Monopoly. They're absolutely right about that - those games ARE boring. A couple of answerers above me mentioned the new crop of games that have come out over the last several years (and continue to come out at a good pace) and they're right - Puerto Rico, Caylus, Power Grid, Tigris %26amp; Euphrates, etc. are VERY good, brain-burning games and they really don't get old fast. There are some lighter "gateway" board games like Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan and Carcassonne that are a bit easier, but still very replayable. I know that because we still play them all the time. I think that most people are not yet aware of these games because they aren't mass-marketed (you pretty much have to buy them online or in a specialty game store).





In summary, I don't think there's anything "missing" from great board games. However, I'm mystified as to how to convince a teenager of that.
Reply:Even though many people used to play board games such as Monopoly and Scrabble, I think the change is fantastic. We get to use new technology, discover great feats, and so much more.





Video/Online Games All The Way!
Reply:Board games, no doubt. Most people do not have exposure to beyond the mass produce, such as roll and move games or the classic games, such as chess.





There is a great big world of board games, miniature games, CCG, CMG, Card Games, RPGs...





http://www.boardgamegeeks.com.





IMHO why video games sell and more popular





Video games you can just power on and play by yourself. You get a CD costing 50 something buck. The program is in the system so all they have to do is stamp it, burn it and kick it out. And you always win, if not go online or buy a walk through.





The rest of the games is getting people to spend 30 minutes to 3-4 hours together with game everyone wants to play. The cost of material is much $$ but still priced as $50 - $70. Less of a profit. Only one winner, some cooperative games as a whole, but you can still lose.
Reply:Board games are repetitive and can be mastered in a short amount of time which will bore the player quickly. Video games constantly challenge the player with new tasks and exercise more of the mind at once.
Reply:As someone who plays both, I would have to say board games. I don't think they're any more repetitive than most video games that are out there. There's a whole slew of new board games that have come out in the last 10 years that blow the doors off anything that came before it. In addition, the social aspect of sitting around a table playing a game is much more dynamic than that of a video game, which at best will have a bunch of people competing for airtime over a voice channel. And there's nothing like reading body language of a player sitting across you.





2 cases in point:


Puerto Rico - commodity management game with at least 10 different strategies that can be employed to win the game. Each time is different than the last. In addition, there is virtually no luck (with the exception of which plantations come up) to the game. It is 99% skill.





Runebound - adventure game a la Talisman from the 80s/90s, but much tighter game mechanic. Doesn't rely on your hand-eye coordination and is just as much fun as Quake, Half-Life or any other adventure type game.





Where board games fall short are the MMORPGs. However, for the most part, I only pay for the board game once... Beat that WoW! :-)
Reply:Of course i gotta pick video games because it has so much more content than board games but both hav multiplayer so there's even much more fun.. The only downside for other people is that it's hard for some people to master a video game than a board game. But once you master a video game its more fun than board.

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PS3 Online Games?

What are the best ps3 games to play online? I had Resistance Fall of Man and it was pretty fun even though I am not much into that kind of thing, but playing it online was a blast. What are some other good games to play online like that?

PS3 Online Games?
Call of Duty?
Reply:as far as first person shooters go it doesn't get any better than call of duty 3 online....also madden and nba 2k are great online
Reply:i agree

Free online games?

Anyone know of any FREE multiplayer online games that are like the sims or harvest moon where you can build a house and have other things and get furniture and let other ppl online visit you. You could visit the other players houses too. I love games like that but am haveing a problem finding any that are online or free.

Free online games?
Habbo Hotel (get your own room, decorate it)





secondlife.com (for adults)





There is a secondlife.com for teens.

Online games like habbo hotel.co.uk?

i need online games spot on like habbo hotel.co.uk but habbo hotel.co.uk never changes so plz i need online games spot on like habbo hotel.co.uk

Online games like habbo hotel.co.uk?
Zzzz wanna know the best game ever(for comps)? The intense action shooter game "GUNZ" go to www.ijji.com and select gunz then click the direct download button beside a big button called "play live" it should take only 15-20min download and its worth playing. It is a game that involves brain and hand cooperation.This game is all about skills and lvl does not actually matter....lvl is only to be able to buy better armour and weapons. As, u play the game and watch videos on youtube,u will become good and u enjoy the game!What i love to play is attack %26amp; defence as its very challenging. There is 2 teams and u join one side then both teams challenge to see who wins. u will understand everything after some experience. good luck! =] btw there r many game modes. u can choose wat 2 play.stop playing childish games like habbo it does not help u at all its just for ppl who wanna waste time.

Best PlayStation 2 Games Online??? PS2?

I'm Getting a PS2 soon and i like the online multiplayer most in all games. Single player gets boring and i have no one to play with...


So What Are The BEST PS2 MULTIPLAYER games??


I Like shooter, sports games..... please also tell me what online game has best graphics for sports and shooter.





if possible, a website with a list would be great..





and, Please, Im Trying to find actual screenshots of gameplay on PS2 Games. i want to know how the graphics are.





Thanks!

Best PlayStation 2 Games Online??? PS2?
METAL GEAR SOLID 3 SUBSTINACE best online feature
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Reply:Would have to be Twisted Metal: Black
Reply:Madden 08
Reply:Please dont get ps2 because they'll stop making ps2 games in about 1 year,so you'll have to be getting games that has already been made ages ago.And if you save a couple of dollars,you'll be able to get xbox 360 core system,even though it's not as good as the other xbox 360,but it's still better than ps2.


So get an xbox 360 instead
Reply:gamefaqs.com has all the info you need

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Anyone know any good online games like conquer online?

any1 know any good games like conquer online . i like those kind of style games like the view and that. i dont really like any of those knight online or silk roads or kal online. i just want to download games like conquer online.

Anyone know any good online games like conquer online?
FlyFF, Rappelz, Maple Story
Reply:TQ has a game called Eudemons Online...same company that made Conquer Online Report It

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Reply:try RuneScape

Free online games for two people playing on different networks?

Does anyone know of a good site where free online games can be played by two people on different networks. Similar to Yahoo Games but more variety. Would like to play Monopoly, Scrabble Trivail Pursuits or any game with my partner who is online the North Sea

Free online games for two people playing on different networks?
Check out bzflag. You can run your own server (it's built right in), so no need to have accounts anywhere, and really it's the most fun you can have in an online game.





There are also some public servers for Monopoly-like games, look for things that support monopd
Reply:www.pogo.com
Reply:For Scrabble online I would recommend Scrabulous - http://www.scrabulous.com





Scrabulous offers free online Scrabble with a rating system, Scrabble dictionaries and you can even upload your own profile with a picture. My name is emkholoking there :)
Reply:www.games.com is good
Reply:Scrabulous.com-Any network can play as long as you have Java.


You can both sign up and then connect to each other to play.
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Reply:http://games.atari.com/playgames/home.js...





you can play battleship, monopoly, yahtzee, sorry, boggle, and scrabble online!