So I saw the post about Bitcoin Monopoly and decided to do a little research. I found a printer that will make a Bitcoinopoly game. The problem is they would need the design information by the first week in October in order to have the game ready by Christmas. Obviously this would be best because the game would make awesome Christmas presents.
In order to accomplish this I would need at least 32 Bitcoin Merchants willing to sponsor a spot on the board. Cost would be between $400-$500 see below (US not Bitcoins). Sponsorship would include your company name, BW logo, and a copy of the game. If I can get 32 merchants to step up in time Ill get production underway. If not, well just have to try again next year.
I also need an idea of how many people would want to purchase the game. Cost would be approx $30 plus shipping. See below
If this doesnt take off, no big deal considering the short time frame. However, I thought it would be pretty cool if we could accomplish it.
Comments and thoughts welcome.
UPDATE:
Ive found a different printer to produce the game. I need to print a minimum of 1000 games to make it cost effective, but they are about 15% cheaper and will start production with a 50% deposit and the remainder due before delivery. Also their production quality seems better and is more flexible so now all sponsorship locations on the board are full color and we can get more creative with the board.
Aside from the custom look of the board, the only significant difference from a normal monopoly game that I can tell is that they use regular plastic pawns instead of pewter pieces. The extra cost for pewter pieces is significant enough as to put the whole production into jeopardy, so I elected not to include them. There are places online to buy your own custom pieces if you feel like you really want them.
New sponsorship prices:
(All sponsors must be confirmed by Oct 1. PM me immediately.)
Locations sold on a first come first serve basis.
All Properties include corresponding deed cards -
20 Regular Properties $325
4 x Railroads $375
2 x Utilities $375
Park Place $400
Boardwalk $425
Locations on board without deed cards:
2 x Tax Sites $325
Go to Jail $400
Jail $425
Free Parking $450
Community Chest or Chance Card Sponsorship
32 x $150
Special Mention on back of game box $75
Bitcoinopoly was made possible through contributions by:
Followed by listed names
Now obviously if you add all those numbers up it greatly exceeds the production cost, but the reality is I dont think Im going to come anywhere near filling all these spots by Oct 1. My goal is to sell enough of them to cover the first 50% deposit and maybe some of the rest of the cost, with the remaining cost coming from preorder sales. If we end up getting close to the amounts needed, I will cover the difference because I assume Ill recoup the cost, but if we dont get close then I have to assume there isnt great enough demand. Also, once I put the first 50% deposit down, Im still on the hook for the remaining 50% deposit regardless of whether I make enough preorder sales to cover it or not so I am taking a certain amount of risk in production.
Cost of the Game:
(Tentative)
Preorder before Oct 1 will be $17.99
Preorder before Dec 1 will be $22.99
All sales starting Dec 1 will be $27.99
All costs plus shipping
I will setup order forms as soon as I can, but anyone looking to do sponsorship should PM me immediately. Again sponsorship must be confirmed by Oct 1.
As always questions and comments are welcome.