It can be a daunting task for the new boardgame player to cross the line and start building his own game collection. After several months of relying on other folks at the local game club to supply the games, I'm just now making that transition to 'game owner'! Here are some thoughts from the perspective of a newbie, not by telling you what games to get, but by giving some tips for building a starter collection (as well as some suggestions to consider as you read through the treasure trove of information known as 'the geek').
The list is open, so if others have tips on starting to build a game collection (not just a game suggestion) they can chime in. This is my first geeklist, so feedback and comments are definitely welcome! This new hobby and the BGG have been tremendous so far.
(Maybe someday I can even get an avatar?!)
=== Ten suggestions for starting your game collection ===
Settlers of Catan - my own gateway to boardgames, a great intro
Still one of my all time favorites.
I was a regular board game player as a kid (my dad would often come home with something he'd picked up second hand for $1!) but after playing Settlers it brought it all to another level!
My selection of boardgames is now rapidly expanding!
But I s'pose the first modern game I played was Talisman (I got it from Santa in the early 1990's).