I admit I have some board games in my collection that I haven’t played yet. Games I’ve received as gifts that I really want to play, but can’t find the time or players. That’s OK, though, because they’re my games. Games that where purchased, with money, for me.
Now that I’m and editor over at Purple Pawn, I occasionally get in some free review copies of games. So far, it’s been pretty great (with the exception of the really bad games) because most of the games have been smaller, easy to sit down and play games. It was also easier because I had people I worked with who were willing to play games over lunch.
Since I now work from home, things aren’t as easy. Toss in the fact that I’m receiving higher profile, larger games, and it gets down right tough. I have to schedule times to get together with people and give these games a shot.
Right now I’ve got a small pile to review, and I know the next two weekends are booked solid. Time to break out the calendar.
