Let's see...
I actually only rarely get the "good game" type stuff, although one of my players has (indirectly) noted that she wouldn't commute as far as she does if it wasn't a good game. Generally, just a pat on the back is what I *really* want, but lately in- and out-of-game there has been a lot of friction in the group. Seems to be smoothing out, but that kinda thing bums me out in general.
We game at my apartment, and some of the players bring food and soda (generally for themselves, but there's usually no problem with sharing).
Before I moved out here, I had a player buy me a book in thanks, and in the current group, I had a couple of players chip in and buy me some AD&D stuff from the early '80s.
One of my players IS my wife, but she only ocaisonally gamed with me before we got engaged...so I don't know if I'd call the marriage a reward.
That's what it's like from the Universe's perspective!