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When you're thinking of buying a new game, what entices you to pick one out? Vote in the poll, but please feel free to elaborate!!

The last time you purchased a game, how did you choose the game? multiple choice
	Saw it on the shelf on the store, the box looked fun.
	Heard about it on a TV, Radio or Magazine Advertisement.
	Heard about it from a friend.
	Read a review.
	Played it at someone else's house.
	Other.
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How many games does your family generally purchase per year? single choice
	0
	1-2
	3-5
	6-10
	11+
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Usually I'll buy games that I see on tv or in the store, I have gotten a little out of the habit of buying them though. We were always playing games when I was in college living in the dorms and it was soo much fun--Cranium was the favorite.

Most of the games I've ever bought were games I first played either at school or someone's house. I so rarely buy games now, though. I just don't get around to playing the ones I have already. Most of them need more than two people to make them worthwhile, and it's just my hubby and I at the moment.

Hey! There's a topic for you: games suitable for only two players.

Oooh.... good idea, Elle!

We are just the two of us also, so I have to frequently recruit people to test out new games. I also have to borrow people's children, which they don't seem to mind!!

Megan

I buy over 50 games/year, and get almost all of my information for www.boardgamegeek.com. Excellent resource for games, and I guarantee you'll find 1,000's of games you never knew existed! Just browse through the top rated games, and you'll find tons of good ones.