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Jan 31 2009, 07:40 PM
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![]() Group: Eurobricks Knights Posts: 770 Joined: 16-February 06 From: Skiptvet, Norway Member No.: 670 |
QUOTE ("Toy News Online") Lego is launching a new constructible games range. ![]() Lego Games will launch in August 2009 with eight games across a range of price points, from £7.99 to £19.99, each offering a combination of classic Lego elements, and a unique “buildable” Lego dice. Both the board and dice are ‘built’ in the traditional LEGO way with the game concept constructed and enacted as an extension of the Lego build experience. Each game can be redesigned and reconstructed. Games can be adapted, using Lego elements to enhance and evolve the game play. Designed to appeal to the existing core Lego fan base of boys aged six-plus, the Lego Games offering also extends to families who will be able to play together, and adults. "Lego Games presents a unique opportunity for Lego to diversify into a new growth area”, said Kirstin Bates, Commercial Manager Lego UK. “By involving the player from the outset in the design, layout and method of game play, the products offer a unique and immersive play experience. This is a natural step for the company which recognises games as a natural fit into our brand portfolio, teaming creativity with a fun and constructible play concept.” Source This belongs to that category, judging by the logo in the lower-right corner. According to the article, we'll be seeing more of these this year, but I like the fact that LEGO is bringing the building concept to the game itself, and not just its platform. So, any thoughts? |
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Jan 31 2009, 09:23 PM
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![]() Group: Eurobricks Citizen Posts: 140 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Canada, B.C. Member No.: 2785 |
hmm... they sound interesting, but I dont think ill buy any. I really hope they make a 'Clue' based game.
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Jan 31 2009, 09:44 PM
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![]() Group: Eurobricks Knights Posts: 551 Joined: 11-December 08 From: German Garrison Member No.: 4655 |
This sounded really nice (especially the dice)!
But I'm not sure, if I buy this. Mabye just for new tan pieces Well does anybody now if we could have some minifigures from that? 'Bricks' -------------------- ''Life is a gift, but it’s more than just that. Life is a challenge.''-Kirk Christiansen, the toy man! -Do you know Benjamin?- ![]() ~Check the new skin out and join the city life~ ![]() |
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Feb 1 2009, 03:24 AM
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![]() Eco-friendly cheapskate Group: Eurobricks Fellows Posts: 1082 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Chicago Member No.: 2913
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Interesting development.
![]() My wife and I love games, especially simple visually interesting ones like the one in the picture. This looks like a much better game than some of the Rose Art company LEGO games from the 90's. Those were very kiddish and for the most part pretty simplistic. This looks like it could be engaging for all ages. Finger's crossed.... -------------------- Visit scenic Brickington
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Feb 1 2009, 10:35 AM
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Group: Eurobricks Citizen Posts: 129 Joined: 26-June 08 Member No.: 3403 |
I actually have a Lego CREATOR boardgame. what was made by Jumbo games. the point of that game was that you have a card with instructions on it, and you had to colect those pieces during the game, the one who had build his model first, was the winner.
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Feb 1 2009, 11:25 AM
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Group: Eurobricks Citizen Posts: 320 Joined: 3-September 07 From: A place LEGO has forgot... Member No.: 1936 |
According to the article, we'll be seeing more of these this year, ... If you live in England or Germany: yes. Rest of the world: not yet. Maybe never... QUOTE Well does anybody now if we could have some minifigures from that? AFAIK there won't be any minfigs in the games. Not in the normal size of a minifig anyway... The LEGO dice is "buildable" with 2x2 studs on each side for tiles, plates or whatever you want. -------------------- |
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Feb 1 2009, 03:35 PM
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![]() EB Castle MOCs Expert Group: Eurobricks Fellows Posts: 3244 Joined: 30-April 05 From: Ireland Member No.: 315
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Wouldn't mind the figs from the box art...
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Feb 2 2009, 12:06 AM
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![]() Queen of the Clone Brands Group: Eurobricks Fellows Posts: 1506 Joined: 21-December 08 From: The Planet Zi Member No.: 4757
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![]() Here is a picture of the game itself, maybe a prelim, maybe not... (links to Daily Telegraph article) -------------------- Penny Maltese In Red Moon You are utterly the stupidest, most self-centered, appallingest excuse for an anthropomorphic personification in this or any other plane! |
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Feb 2 2009, 04:10 PM
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![]() Mayor of Fluxington Group: Eurobricks Knights Posts: 503 Joined: 9-October 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1014 |
If you live in England or Germany: yes. Rest of the world: not yet. Maybe never... It's hard to say -- a lot of German board games do end up getting translated and published in the U.S. by companies like Rio Grande Games or Mayfair Games. It could happen. My other hobby is board games, and I think this looks pretty great. The designer is Reiner Knizia, who is a HUGE name in German board games. |
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Feb 2 2009, 04:59 PM
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![]() Eco-friendly cheapskate Group: Eurobricks Fellows Posts: 1082 Joined: 20-March 08 From: Chicago Member No.: 2913
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Wow, I didn't realize Knizia was the designer. That'll be a great game for sure! I'm curious about those small 2x1 mummies.
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Feb 2 2009, 08:06 PM
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Group: Eurobricks Citizen Posts: 320 Joined: 3-September 07 From: A place LEGO has forgot... Member No.: 1936 |
It's hard to say -- a lot of German board games do end up getting translated and published in the U.S. by companies like Rio Grande Games or Mayfair Games. It could happen. My other hobby is board games, and I think this looks pretty great. The designer is Reiner Knizia, who is a HUGE name in German board games. The release is an experimental release made in Germany and England only. If the games sell well they'll be released in the rest of the world. If it doesn't work out they will be canceled instead. This post has been edited by Mirandir: Feb 2 2009, 08:32 PM -------------------- |
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Feb 2 2009, 09:06 PM
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![]() A real Quacker Group: Eurobricks Knights Posts: 668 Joined: 30-January 08 From: No, not really Member No.: 2625
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You heard him, all you Germans and Britons need to show some responsibility and buy as many of these games you can so the rest of us will get them too
Nah, just kidding. I'm not really impressed by the only game we've seen this far, looks really empty and dull. But who knows, it might come something better later. -------------------- |
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Feb 2 2009, 09:14 PM
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![]() Mayor of Fluxington Group: Eurobricks Knights Posts: 503 Joined: 9-October 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1014 |
Wow, I didn't realize Knizia was the designer. That'll be a great game for sure! I'm curious about those small 2x1 mummies. That's what I read over on fortressat.com (a website devoted to boardgames). Knizia has developed some good kids' games in the past, so we'll see. Hopefully it's a better game than that Lego Creator one, which I find mind-numbingly boring. QUOTE The release is an experimental release made in Germany and England only. If the games sell well they'll be released in the rest of the world. If it doesn't work out they will be canceled instead. That's a pretty common approach for many American boardgame companies. The game seems like a great concept; I'd be really surprised if they don't sell well! |
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Feb 2 2009, 11:20 PM
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Boring Title Gungan Group: Eurobricks Dukes Posts: 2084 Joined: 8-December 05 From: Connecticut, USA. Member No.: 569
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Ah, now this is more like it. While I'm not particularly against it, I've been getting a bit tired of all the lego merchandise without any actual building compatibility. Thus, these brick-using games are a welcome relief, especially since they are being designed by a respectable game creator.
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Feb 3 2009, 01:15 AM
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"To Infinity and Beyond" Group: Eurobricks Dukes Posts: 3286 Joined: 2-October 07 From: Fullerton, CA, 92835 Member No.: 2028
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![]() Here is a picture of the game itself, maybe a prelim, maybe not... (links to Daily Telegraph article) Wtf? Are those microfigs? And it looks like those dome pieces are built on 2x2 jumper pieces! Really, I'm very excited about these games! This post has been edited by Oky Wan Kenobi: Feb 3 2009, 01:18 AM -------------------- Want to see something funny? Just google "Find Chuck Norris" right now and click the first link. ;-) "Alright, look, there's only one Return, OK, and it ain't of the King, it's of the Jedi!" - Randal on Lord of the Rings (Clerks 2) ![]() ![]() SWCG: The Movie - Coming Soon! If you want to learn why I call myself Oky Wan Kenobi, click here. My Collection My Flickr My Brickshelf My YouTube channel |
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