Re: is a size of boardgame's box important to you ?

claude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> We have sold over 200 games which was very encouraging. However when
> talking to the distributor that will now sell our game in Germany,
> they mention that the size of the box was too small. approx (19cm x
> 19cm x 3.5 cm) (8in x 8in x 1.4in)
> Because of that the game could not retail for more than 15 Euro
> because people would compare with other similar sizes games. 

Remember, your goal is to sell your game and make money. I would trust
the distributor. They are experts in such things.

> - When you come into a shop, and you know that the content is the same
> in the two boxes, do you prefer the bigger box or the smaller one ?

I do prefer the smaller box as it allows me to carry more games with
me...however, I do always have the option of transferring the game
components to a smaller box, if those components allow for it.

> - if you've never seen this game will you be tempted to think "there
> isn't much in there" if you see a small box ?

No. However, I am not among the 'first-adopters' when it comes to board
games...I will generally only buy a game after having played it...in
which case, the size of the box is irrelevent as to this specific issue.

> - when browsing through a shop, are you attracted to bigger boxes ?

Of course. They are bigger and take up a higher percentage of my visual
field...as such, are more noticable.

> - do you feel you get more for your money if the box is bigger ?

No.


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