I would agree that it's definitely been in an ebb-and-flow pattern over the years, especially as work and family responsibilities have increased.
In the 1990s, pretty much any game show on TV was something I would watch. The USA block in the afternoons was a ritual for me whenever I was off from school, and, when we got GSN in 1997...man; I just couldn't stop watching it. I can even remember making a journal entry in fifth grade that I was disappointed we didn't have a four-day weekend because I wanted to know who won the tournament on a $100,000 Pyramid rerun!
In the 2000s, I kept up with GSN, both classics and first-run shows, but I don't remember going out of my way to watch newer shows. With one exception: I was hooked on Deal or No Deal when it started on NBC, but got shaken out of it with all of the gimmicks. I *really* wanted to like Temptation, and kept giving it chances, but eventually became so disappointed with what could have been.
In the 2010s, I got my first full-time job, and, while I get a lot of my game show fix via YouTube and Buzzr now (which are great since I typically watch game shows late at night), I don't spend anywhere as much time watching game shows as I did before. Most of the time, the game shows are background noise, not something I specifically make a point to watch. But, I can say that I have loved the ABC reboots, and I still watch Wheel on a regular basis. I will check out the newer shows, but, again, I don't really make them appointment TV like I used to.
That said, one thing is as true today as it was when I was younger: If I happen to be home and awake at 10:00 AM (Central) on a weekday morning, Price is Right will be on the TV.
Anthony