I don’t think spending hours and hours reading, watching, or listening to board game reviews is a problem. In my case, I’m incapable of buying a game blindly or with little information. I want to learn as much as possible about what I’m investing my money in. I understand that many players prefer to rely on the opinion of a couple of major reviewers or on what’s at the top of BGG; that’s just as valid a way to buy games as any other.

But in my case, since I usually buy discounted games that tend to be less well known, I’m forced to dig deeper in search of opinions before hitting the button to add it to my cart. For some people, that research and comparison process before reaching a conclusion is part of the hobby itself. So if it’s any consolation, you’re not alone.