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The Board Game Shelf of Shame: Why We Keep Buying Games We Never Play

August 12, 2026 · Argos

Every board gamer has a Shelf of Shame—those games we were excited to buy but somehow never get to the table. Between busy schedules, finding enough players, different gaming tastes, complicated rules, and the irresistible temptation of buying another new game, our collections can grow faster than our game nights. But sometimes the real problem isn’t the game—it’s finding the right people to play it with. Somewhere nearby, another gamer might be looking for someone who wants to play that exact

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