Hands down it would be sandbox, but... I picked themepark. The reason being is I actually don't see any sandbox out or on my radar that is likely to be good enough to keep me for 5 years. 

If there were a game of either type out there worthy of keeping my attention for the next 5 years, I would have chosen accordingly. Unfortunately I don't see anything currently released or in development that would qualify.

If I absolutely had to pick one right now, I'd probably have to pick a themepark, for the simple reason that all the sandbox's are sub standard indie efforts, with the exception of EVE and I know that won't keep me for 5 years. I'd much rather vote for "None of the above".

Originally posted by Rupskul
Voted sandbox, but I fear a truly great sandbox is just too good to be true!!

What he said.

Isn't part of the isse and demand for "sandbox" types the very reason that themeparks can't generate enough content and fast enough to keep you entertained throughout 5 years?

I'd pick the one with systems in place which enable enough entertainment generated by developer and users through the usage of said systems.

:)

Playing one game for 5 years? What a horrible, horrible punishment. You monster!

EDIT: It would have to have extremely good PvP and E-sports. After that I wouldn't care which one it is.

Two answers:

If you mean sandbox as it's commonly accepted (with FFA full-loot PvP) then my answer is Themepark.

However, if you mean sandbox without all that nonsense, then yes, sandbox all the way. That's why I play Minecraft.

Of all the games i own it would probably be "Skyrim" i would play.
Minecraft is a strong contender and so is GTA IV but Skyrim has all this wonderfull mods and stuff.

Omfg,24% of the ppl dont know the diference btw sandbox and themeparks

How the hell someone can play the same themepark for 5 years? xD

Originally posted by Heinz130

Omfg,24% of the ppl dont know the diference btw sandbox and themeparks

How the hell someone can play the same themepark for 5 years? xD

Nah, the issue comes down to this for me. I played UO for 10+ years. There hasn't been a sandbox that comes close to it. 

They haven't managed to make another sandbox like it in 15 years. I don't see one coming any time soon. So if I had to pick between themepark and sandbox to play for the next 5 years I'd go themepark simply because choosing sandbox means I'd be stuck playing sandbox wannabies like DF or MO which isn't going to happen lol. 

I would probably play Minecraft, but I'd be spending a LOT of time doing something that wasn't playing video games.

Originally posted by mmoDAD

I voted Sandbox, too.

I can't imagine blasting through the Theme Park to max level in a matter of weeks and having to spend the next 4 years and 11 months playing the same 4-5 Battlegrounds, Arenas, Warzones, or whatever they want to call 'em.

Sandbox has fantastic sustain. It's a shame that AAA funding has never really hit the Sandbox genre as of yet. Here's hoping for ArcheAge and EverQuest Next (Smed did state that they are going virtual world with this one).

This.

I didn't vote because you don't have an option for the game that is FUN.

Themepark or sandbox, whatever as long as I am enjoying it, you need that option as well. Hell, maybe I would want to play NHL 13 for the next 5 years, why not an option for that?

Well, you'd expect a sandbox answer to this poll, but truth be told, most sandboxes bore me to pieces. It's all player driven, but if a group of players decides to do things that you don't like one bit, then tough, you're in for the ride or you're out as well.

So I'd prefer a good themepark to a sandbox, because I have yet to find a decent casual friendly sandbox that doesn't require a sub.