Dribs And Drabs Or Meaty Slabs?

I play a lot of tabletop games that feature ongoing support, such as Marvel Champions, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, and ‐ of course – Munchkin.

Since I sometimes can't come back to a game for weeks or even months, I've often built up a small collection of "new stuff" to add to the game when I return. One challenge I often face is whether I mix in smaller amounts of my "backlog," or I go hog wild by including large chunks of the new content.

I've found either option has its advantages. If I trickle in new content more cautiously, then I can draw out that "revitalized-game feeling" even longer as new cards pop up for many games in a row. However, if I just go ahead and add lots of new content all at once, then the game can feel amazingly fresh, with practically every draw of a card revealing something novel and exciting.

For those of you who've faced similar temptations, do you have any thoughts? Feel free to drop me a line or share your thoughts publicly on the forums.

-- Steven Marsh