I've owned ticket to ride, king of tokyo, and codenamed for many years but those only got played 1-2 times a year.
6 months ago I met a neighbor in my apartment complex that is deeply obsessed with boardgames. We have played a ton of games and we typically meet up twice a week. Thus, my own obsession was kindled.
My favorite game in my collection is currently spirit island. Runner up is Ark Nova.
I need to play Mage Knight and Gaia Project more. They will probably dethrone the above.
My friend has a large collection and my favorite games he owns are SETI, Dune Imperium, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Inis, and Terraforming Mars.
I crowdfunded the full gameplay edition of elder scrolls BOTSE which I am very eager to dive into later this year.
My collection is special to me because I feel that it represents part of who I am. I love fantasy/sci-fi, strategy, creativity, and connections with my friends.
I love that my collection is immediately visible when you walk into my apartment!