I really enjoy pnp games, and I do even enjoy the process of making them since it's something I can fit around life quite easily. It mostly stems from my desire for a new game, I have loads of materials so I can often make something quick to put off the need to spend more money for a while.

I don't have any particular tips, I'm happy with the games I build but I don't spend ages making perfect copies. Mostly it's greyboard I buy in bulk, full sheet labels and my trusty laser which takes stupidly cheap toners. Still don't have a great way of creating cards though due to lining the backs and fronts up, most of the methods I'ave tried take too long for the results. I often just print both sides on separate card and sleeve.

I'd love one of those, but I'm not sure they sell in the UK and not sure I can afford to import one.

That's kind of my idea, but on a lower budget. Ideally I'd have it uncovered most of the day while everyone is out, and just have it covered in the evening for eating and so on. I could then uncover it again for an evening session again once the children are in bed. So it probably wouldn't be too bad in terms of effort, would largely be uncovered.

Yeah I get that, I've tried other things and it always makes it an effort to get the thing back out again.

We do have a desk my wife uses for work that I can use when she isn't working from home, so I probably just need to get better at clearing it ready for a game. Still we live in a small house so options are limited.

I really need some more solutions for leaving games setup, I'm seriously considering doing some DIY and creating some sort of hidden recess table for playing a big game. Going to be a tough sell to my wife though.

Some interesting conversation about game groups, and the dreading/draining situation. Guess I'm not alone there. Definitely an introvert in the true sense of the word. I like getting together for a game with friends, but I NEED to do solo gaming. I have to carve out that time to be by myself, and I struggle a little with people who just constantly want to be with other people.