Ask HN: Favorite board games?

I find that most of the hackers I know tend to enjoy board games, especially designer board games. I thought it'd be interesting to see what everyone is playing. I'm always ready to pick up and learn a new game that's been recommended to me. Do you play? What games are your favorites? Any really obscure games that you like?

Currently my favorite game is Carcassonne. Other games I usually play are Ticket to Ride and Settlers (of course). I just bought Memoir '44 and am anxious to play my first game of it.