I couldn't possibly calculate the hours my family and I spent playing Waterworks when I was younger.  There was nothing more satisfying than getting the right card and combination of pipes to get from the handles to the faucet and win the game!

When I read that this game was getting re-released I began reminiscing about how much stronger and more powerful the copper pipes were than the aluminum pipes. (If you had a copper pipe card your opponents can't put a "leak" card on top.)

But what about the new plastic pipes that are supposed to be even more durable.  And how about the deteriorating polybutylene pipes that were the cause of a major class-action lawsuit back in the late 80s/early 90s.  Wouldn't it have been fun to add those cards to the new version of the game to really spice it up. 

Instead of just using a wrench to fix the leak you could put a little hard hat on the polybutylene pipe to indicate the major reconstruction necessary to rip out and repair the pipes.  Or maybe it could be a little bar of gold to replicate the expense required for such a major plumbing overhaul. 

Too bad more Realtors aren't contacted for market surveys when products like this are being developed.  Think of the valuable input we could provide. 

 

6 Comments on Waterworks Returns!

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2007
 Huh...never heard of that game before. I have heard of those darn polybutylene pipes. My old house had it all ripped out of it.
9:54pm • #1
I've not heard of this game either... Who is putting the game out?  Where can I find one?
9:56pm • #2
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I totally forgot about that game!!!!!!!!!!!  That is so weird, I remember playing it at a church sleepover (probably weirder).  I'll definitely look for it.  Thanks!!
9:58pm • #3
Looks like a company called Winning Moves is releasing the new version of this game and many others.  True - this wasn't one of the most popular games - but it sure was fun.  Of course I was about 12 years old so I'm not sure if it would hold the same kind of appeal now that I'm "not 12".  :)
10:15pm • #4
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Water Works is one of my favorite games!  Parker Brothers came out with the game in the 70's.  I still have mine, dated 1972... Complete with the Plumbers Manual (on how to play the game).  The game is for 2-5 players, using 8-15 cards to make your continuous pipeline.  Similarly, a lot of agents wished they had a continuous pipeline as well (no pun intended on the "well')...  'Still have the complete deck of cards, plastic bathtub for the Draw and Drain cards and those tiny little pipe-wrenches... Glad to hear it's returning...Sort of wished I could...
11:07pm • #5
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Thanks, Barry. I never heard of Waterworks, either. I guess it was before my time LOL
11:30pm • #6


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