Attack Of The Miniature Clickies

Thanks to GamerDad for its 'Unplugged' column discussing the phenomenon of 'clickies', miniature collectible RPG figurines with stats included in the figure's base. The article argues of traditional tabletop wargaming: "With the high entrance cost in time and money, it is difficult to bring new people into the hobby. Younger gamers suffer from a lack of cash, while older gamers suffer from a lack of time." These easier, supposedly cheaper alternatives are then evaluated, including lines such as Mage Knight ("As the first 'clicky' game released, it has grown into the largest"), Heroclix ("a decent game with a great theme"), and Lord Of The Rings (praised "for its 'large, messy battle' feel.") But the article ends with a caveat: "My gut instinct is to warn any kid away from all collectible games. Children (and adults) are too easily sucked into a cycle of buying 'just one more' booster pack and hoping they find something great inside."

Comments

That's the problem I've always had with TTWGs ...

[Louis Guerin]

... they're always so clicquey.

L

Re:Breakeys

[*weasel]

Yeah, even this alternative to 'breakeys' has stats...

Curiously, most pieces on the market are #2's.
I guess it's an Austin Powers license.

thank god

[newsdee]

I read the title as "attack of the miniature clippies". Imagine a gazillion of "I see you're typing a word, would you like..." messages reaching your eyeballs at once (visual slashdotting?).

Yes, they're addictivie....

[Anonymous Coward]

I had to stopy buying drugs with my money, just so I could afford one more booster pack of Magic cards.