Oh I didn't even realize they had a version! I'll check it out for sure. Do you know their website?
On 1/14/12, Hayden Presley <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi,I believe you are missing a Monoopoly version...the Quentin C's Playroom. > It would definitely be worth checking out. > > Best Regards, > Hayden > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Laurel > Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:30 PM > To: Gamers Discussion list > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] looking for an accessible version of risk > > hmmmmm, maybe this is a dumb thought or question, but I wonder if a > blind game developer could ever contact the company and get permission > to make a braille version or risk, or an accessible online version. > Think about it, there's braille monopoly out there that you have to > pay for. Also, the company wouldn't be losing alot by giving somebody > permission to develop accessible risk for us, either via braille or on > the computer. We (us blind gamers) are not a relatively large > community compared to the population as a whole, therefore as a whole > compared to the rest of the world, the demand for an accessible risk > isn't great. I know it's a big deal for us, but sighted people could > care less. So I wonder if the company that sells risk would ever allow > a blind game developer to create a version of accessible risk. I > personally would even be willing to pay the standard selling price, > $30 or whatever it is for a normal risk board, if I could have an > accessible version of my favorite game. Just like I'd be willing to > pay for an accessible version of monopoly, which thanks to Jim > Kitchens and rs games we have for free. Anyway, just a thought, how > plosible do I even sound? I don't know much about copyright laws or > permission or anything, but is this totally out of the realm of > possibilities guys? > Laurel and Stockard > > On 1/14/12, Thomas Ward <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> Some years ago Hasbro purchased Parker Brothers and Milton Bradly. As >> a result most of the board games out there are now owned and >> copyrighted by Hasbro Inc. >> >> Just because you can go out and purchase a standard board or card >> version of Monopoly, Risk, Life, etc doesn't mean creating a PC >> version is completely legal. Hasbro, as the copyright holder, is >> legally entitled to royalty fees for using that particular game. >> Fortunately, they haven't gone after Spoonbill Software, Kitchens Inc, >> or RS Games, but from a legal standpoint they are well in their rights >> to sue because its an illegal use of an intellectual copyright, and it >> may effect the sales of their official product. >> >> For example, when you go to the store be it Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Toys R >> Us, whatever and buy Monopoly that money goes back to Hasbro with a >> certain amount going to the store for selling it. Now, if you create a >> Monopoly game for the PC and weather you sell it or not Hasbro isn't >> making any money off your creation. If a thousand people play your PC >> Monopoly game Hasbro considers it a thousand possible sales they've >> lost because of your free Monopoly game. If you consider the average >> Monopoly board game costs $25.00 USD that's $25,000 they've lost in >> sales, and they'll expect you to pay them the $25,000 to make up the >> lost sales. >> >> That is why its so dangerous to create games based on a copyright. In >> many cases Hasbro or another copyright holder might overlook it, >> ignore it, and not bother with a small time independent game >> developer. However, if they should come after a game developer he or >> she could be up to there eyes in hot water in a hurry. The best way to >> avoid this is to create a game that is similar, but avoid any >> trademarks that might get them into trouble. >> >> For example, I've had an idea for a Monopoly game called Space Colony. >> You would travel the universe buying up planets, building settlements, >> and become an intergalactic businessman or woman. The rules could be >> similar to Monopoly without using any copyrights or trademarks that >> could bring the wrath of Hasbro down on a developers head. >> >> Another idea is take Risk and call it Kingdoms. You could create an >> entire fantasy board with 42 possible territories and would play using >> knights, horseman, and chariots. The rule set could be similar to Risk >> but by creating custom peaces, custom territories, and even custom >> mission cards you'd completely avoid copyright infringement and create >> a game that is unique at the same time. >> >> Cheers! >> >> >> On 1/14/12, Michael Gauler <[email protected]> wrote: >>> But who has the rights to board games? >>> Ok, one developer might have created a PC or console version of Monopoly >>> for >>> example, but everyone can play this game without a computer and everyone >>> can >>> buy such a game around the world. >>> Same should go for other dice and board games and also for card games. >>> >>> >>> --- >>> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >>> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >>> [email protected]. >>> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >>> http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >>> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >>> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >>> list, >>> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >>> >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> [email protected]. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the > list, >> please send E-mail to [email protected]. >> > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4143 - Release Date: 01/14/12 > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [email protected]. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [email protected]. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. 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