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Message: <blockquote data-quote="scadgrad" data-source="post: 2651361" data-attributes="member: 766">HUGE board gamer here, it's common ground for the wife and I since she detests most RPGs, but loves other games.I just have to say that I'm excited that WotC might be considering jumping into the mix. It's a tall order from where I sit though. They'll have to compete w/ Days of Wonder, Rio Grande, and FG for my money. All three of those companies would have delivered a far better version of  Betrayal at House on the Hill and for that reason I remain skeptical of WotC's commitment to the market. Don't get me wrong, I love Betrayal and think it's a damn fine game (one of my current faves), but its production/ art direction is total 5$$. I'd wager the cover alone has turned more than just a few potential players away. Monsters Menace America is also fun, but looks "cheap" compared to the competition, and appears to have a few too many flaws.From where I sit, Days of Wonder is the company to beat, w/ Rio Grande coming in a close second. FFG does a fine job as well and they get quite a bit of my board game money, but I think they've yet to hit a home run like Memoir '44, Ticket to Ride, Puerto Rico, etc. that being said, their production values are exceedingly sweet. Arkham Horror is just a flat out gorgeous game and if they do follow up w/ a Midnight version of Runebound... drool, drool...</blockquote>