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Collecting Games

Resources to help you start, grow and maintain a collection of board games and card games.
Collecting Games - Email Series
Owning a collection of board games and card games can be great fun. You'll always have something to do when friends come over, when it's raining outside, or whenever the mood strikes you to play a game. This four-day series of free email newsletters is packed with helpful information to get you started.
Basics of Starting a Game Collection
Collecting board games and card games can be a wonderful hobby. Here are the very basics of how to begin a game collection.
Best Game Collecting Resources
These are some of the best resources to help you protect and manage your game collection.
Cataloging Your Game Collection
Keeping an accurate, detailed list of your games -- and hopefully posting it on the Web -- is vital.
Cleaning Board Games
When getting rid of some dirt, you don't want to damage the game board or the game box.
Finding Game Rules or Instructions
You can't play a game without the rules, so -- if you want to play the games in your collection -- look here.
Finding Replacement Board Game Parts
If you bought a game with a few missing pieces, these tips can help you track them down.
Handling Board Games
How to open and examine your valuable games without damaging them.
Locating Hard-to-Find Games
When you want to buy a game that you can't seem to find anywhere, these tips may help.
Storing Board Games
Proper storage is absolutely critical to keeping your collection in good health.

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