[wccrawford]

I really hoped for a better reason than (paraphrased) 'I really like both of this, so they go well together for other developers.'

I happen to like both, also, but I don't see them as a good break from programming. When I step back from programming, I need some non-thinking time instead. I actually find that if I play too many thought-provoking games in my free time, it can impact my development time negatively. (That doesn't usually stop me, though... And it's usually got to be for weeks, not days. Certain video game releases are murder on my productivity and I actually take vacations to enjoy them better.)

[Painbird]

Thanks, the article was intended to be more of a "I don't understand why developers don't appear to be as interested as me". I was really just explaining my reasons why I like boardgames, not trying to say that it would work for everyone.

You have helped have answered my question though - since I'm not a full-time developer I usually have the brainspace ready to tackle a boardgame. I could see how you guys would rack your brains all day and prefer to take your mind off things - such as watching a movie etc.