[Contenders] Sales figures

JoE PrincE's picture

Here are my Contenders sales figures can't avoid them any longer.

A bit disappointing but they seem to be improving steadily.

PDFs from OBS: 32
Direct PDFs: 5
Total PDFs : 37

GenCon: 22
IPR Q3: 9
IPR Q4: 25
Dragonmeet: 7
Retailers: 21
Direct Sales: 5
Total books: 89

Grand total: 126

Those seem like very

Andrew Kenrick's picture

Those seem like very respectable figures Joe! When did Contenders come out?

Respectable - but still

JoE PrincE's picture

Respectable - but still bringing up the rear of the CE!

The Contenders book was launched at Gen Con and the PDF version was out in April.

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PDFs

Gregor Hutton's picture

Has the way you provided PDFs had any effect that you can see? [Joe has a normal PDF avaiable, and a version that can be straight printed and then assembled as a booklet, and then both bundled together.]

I think the numbers are OK, but I would have been hoping for more based on the play that this game generates.

Still, it's a solid game and should have solid ongoing sales.

I think it's a great game,

Pelgrane's picture

I think it's a great game, and actual play combined with word of mouth should mean you keep a decent level sales up. The most positive thing is that it appears to have legs.
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Yes I agree with the others

Andrew Kenrick's picture

Yes I agree with the others - I think Contenders will prove to be evergreen, and its unique concept and easy to grasp mechanics means it will be frequently played and recommended.

Thanks guys. In answer to

JoE PrincE's picture

Thanks guys.

In answer to Gregor's question about the PDF options, I think it has improved sales. Some people just buy one of the PDF versions but quite a few go for a bundle, which gives me a better payout.

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