Purple Parlay—New or Old?

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1. David on 01.03.2011 at 13:58

   Recently, I’m mostly playing old games, not that old, but at least playing again games that I’ve played many times before. I still purchase new games and play them occasionally. But when I find time to play, there’s a good chance that either I don’t have time to learn something new or I’m in the mood for the comfort of an old standby.

2. Clayton on 01.03.2011 at 19:05

   If I have the choice between a game I’ve never played and one I have, I’ll choose the new game. I like all the things you mention. I like figuring out new strategies and nitpicking the rules. After playing Catan exclusively for years, the variety of new games is just refreshing.

   But the choice between new and old is more rare than I’d like. First, my game budget accumulates at $15 a month plus birthday and Christmas. So I get a new game every 3-4 months. I just can’t afford more than that.

   Second, having a 2 1/2 year old makes it hard to go to our game group too often, so we play what we and one other couple own. That creates some variety, but less than I would like and less than if we went to our game group every week or so.

   I’m just happy I get to play as much as I do. Although I’d be happy to never play Catan again, there isn’t much else I’m totally burned out on.

3. Larry on 01.03.2011 at 20:17

   I play with multiple game groups and at local mini-conventions and the ‘Cult of the New’ is pretty strong. I love all kinds of games including the old tried and true, so I am neutral on game age.

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