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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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