You mean like VASSAL? On Dec 28, 10:57 pm, Rob <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Wanted to bounce an idea around here, which I'll repost in BGG forums > proper later. I run a small startup game development studio and we're > considering pitching the following concept: > > An online platform for the digital purchase and online play of > (licensed) popular boardgames. We'd build a platform which allowed > people to sign up, and buy into a copy of their favourite game. We'd > recreate these games in simple 2D format, using original artwork, to > be played over the net in real time, or over the net in a turn based > system (where appropriate). Perhaps even singleplayer vs AI mode. > > Now, as a boardgame lover I understand that this mode of play will > never, ever equal the actual purchase and enjoyment of gathering > around a table. It is NOT intended to replace that. As a boardgamer, I > also understand sometimes I'm at home and I just WANT to play, say, > Puerto Rico. I can't play on my own, I can't even, really, play with > just a single sibling or partner and I can't organise a group > gathering. Under the system, I could log in, find a game with players > of my skill, not worry about preparation or rules and have a quick > game. > > Obviously all games would be licensed from their respective owners. > For the sake of discussion, lets assume that can be done and is not an > issue. What is of interest is an appropriate business model. Does one > person by a copy of the "game" which he can then host tables for 3-5 > (or whatever) other players? Or do all players pay a small one off fee > to access all online matches of one game. Do we have a subscription > model where players can play any game they want? I imagine a > combination of the last two is the best option. > > Any thoughts anyone? > > Thanks in advance for your considered criticism and comments!
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