{"id":724,"date":"2021-06-25T15:28:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T15:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/?p=724"},"modified":"2021-07-06T18:34:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T18:34:08","slug":"how-to-organize-board-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize and Store Board Games: Quick Guide to Fix the Mess"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Board games are great to have around, especially if you\u2019re someone who regularly hosts game nights with friends and family members.<\/p>\n<p>And while it\u2019s fun to compete in a heated game of Eldritch Horror or Bang!: The Dice Game, you shouldn\u2019t lug around that same tension when you\u2019re putting away what you\u2019ve played.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-727\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble organizing and storing your board games, then this article is perfect for you.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we talk about different ways you can organize and store your board games at home.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get organizing!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69df07976ac9d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#What_Youll_Need\" >Qu\u00e9 necesitar\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Round-Up_and_Purge\" >Round-Up and Purge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_1\" >Paso 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_2\" >Paso 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_3\" >Paso 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_4\" >Paso 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#How_to_decide_which_games_should_go_and_which_ones_should_stay\" >How to decide which games should go and which ones should stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Where_to_take_your_old_board_games\" >Where to take your old board games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Dealing_with_missing_board_game_pieces\" >Dealing with missing board game pieces<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#No_More_Spills\" >No More Spills<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_1-2\" >Paso 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_2-2\" >Paso 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_3-2\" >Paso 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_4-2\" >Paso 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#How_to_keep_boxes_sealed_in_storage\" >How to keep boxes sealed in storage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Categorizing_Board_Games\" >Categorizing Board Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Giving_Your_Board_Games_a_Home\" >Giving Your Board Games a Home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_1-3\" >Paso 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_2-3\" >Paso 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Step_3-3\" >Paso 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#How_to_keep_boxes_standing_upright\" >How to keep boxes standing upright<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Baskets_and_Bins\" >Baskets and Bins<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#How_to_preserve_playing_cards\" >How to preserve playing cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Keeping_a_Board_Game_Log\" >Keeping a Board Game Log<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/es\/how-to-organize-board-games\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need\"><\/span>Qu\u00e9 necesitar\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set aside time during the weekend to organize your board games and make room for more!<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to get started:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resealable bags in different sizes (to store game pieces and cards)<\/li>\n<li>Elastic headbands (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Wire pan rack (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Plastic card containers (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Post-It notes (for labeling)<\/li>\n<li>Packing tape<\/li>\n<li>Measuring tape<\/li>\n<li>Boxes of different shapes and sizes (to replace tattered or torn boxes)<\/li>\n<li>Markers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-735\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round-Up_and_Purge\"><\/span>Round-Up and Purge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever heard of the <a href=\"https:\/\/konmari.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">KonMari Method<\/a>, this is technically one of the steps from the technique<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Paso 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gather all of your board games and put them in a huge pile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-730\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Paso 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go through each of them and check if there are any games with missing pieces or cards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">Games with missing pieces can be a pain to play, so you might not want to hold on to them for longer.<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-731\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Paso 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take note of which games you want to keep and which ones you\u2019re ready to purge from your collection. The point of this process is to free up more space in your cabinets and closets to make organizing and storing easier.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span>Paso 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Put your \u201cto keep\u201d items and your \u201cto purge\u201d items in separate piles. Once you\u2019re sure about your decision, place your \u201cto purge\u201d items into a big box then set them aside to donate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-733\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_decide_which_games_should_go_and_which_ones_should_stay\"><\/span>How to decide which games should go and which ones should stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just like all things, it can be difficult to let go of board games, especially if it\u2019s something you\u2019ve formed a special fascination and attachment to. Still, there are times when it becomes necessary to let go of a board game.<\/p>\n<p>You should let go of board games when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They have more than one missing piece.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s lived longer on your shelf than on your gaming table.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t find it interesting anymore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_take_your_old_board_games\"><\/span>Where to take your old board games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it\u2019s perfectly fine to hand over your unwanted board games to a thrift shop and make a bit of a profit from it, there are several facilities that could benefit greatly from your donations.<\/p>\n<p>A few \u201cbetter places\u201d to hand over y our board games:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Libraries<\/li>\n<li>Classrooms<\/li>\n<li>Senior centers<\/li>\n<li>Homeless shelters<\/li>\n<li>Daycare and after-school care centers<\/li>\n<li>Nursing homes<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-734\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize6.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealing_with_missing_board_game_pieces\"><\/span>Dealing with missing board game pieces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your favorite game is missing a couple of pieces, you don\u2019t necessarily have to trash it or buy a new set.<\/p>\n<p>There several creative ways you can save your favorite game, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replacing lost game and character cards with handmade ones.<\/li>\n<li>Replacing pieces like pawns with other items, like thimbles, expired lipstick tubes, mini action figures, marker lids, or curled pipe cleaners.<\/li>\n<li>Download scorecards for free online and print them at home.<\/li>\n<li>Get a backup set of dice for $3 on Amazon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_More_Spills\"><\/span>No More Spills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After separating the games you want to keep from the ones you\u2019re ready to let go of, it\u2019s time to secure your game pieces.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-2\"><\/span>Paso 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Prepare your resealable bags. You can buy these from Amazon for as low as $8\/set.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">They come in varying sizes, so you can accommodate a variety of game pieces and cards.<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-732\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-2\"><\/span>Paso 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Go through each box and make sure that all game pieces are complete. Separate the pieces into designated resealable bags.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-736\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3-2\"><\/span>Paso 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After separating the pieces, take out your post-it notes and label each bag with the number of pieces they contain. This way you can keep track of them when you play in the future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-737\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize9.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4-2\"><\/span>Paso 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once all the pieces have been segregated and labeled, put them back into their respective boxes and seal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_keep_boxes_sealed_in_storage\"><\/span>How to keep boxes sealed in storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing more annoying than a disorganized board game cabinet, it\u2019s box lids that won\u2019t stay on after you put them away.<\/p>\n<p>A simple way to solve this issue is to use non-slip elastic headbands to keep box lids from sliding off.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-738\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize10.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These things only cost around $7 to $10 per set. So if you have the extra cash, it wouldn\u2019t be such a bad idea to invest in a couple of elastic headbands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categorizing_Board_Games\"><\/span>Categorizing Board Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways to categorize your board games. You can do it by genre (e.g., sci-fi, horror, mystery) or by type (e.g., campaign, social deduction, bluffing, abstract).<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">Some people do it by box color and others do it basing on the game\u2019s age-appropriateness. You can also do it based on the frequency you and your friends\/family members play the game.<\/div>\n<p>Whichever method you choose, make sure it\u2019s something that you (and everyone else) can easily remember. You don\u2019t want to end up lost and confused with your new organizing technique.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BIG FAMILY BOARD GAME STORAGE &amp; DECLUTTERING TIPS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1YyD-AxAh4k?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/diceglory.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giving_Your_Board_Games_a_Home\"><\/span>Giving Your Board Games a Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve purged your collection of games you don\u2019t play anymore and categorized them into different sections, it\u2019s time to find your games a new home!<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">To do this, you need to measure both your board game and the space that you plan to store the game in.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-3\"><\/span>Paso 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get your measuring tape and measure both the length and width of your board game. Write these measurements on a piece of paper to keep track.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-3\"><\/span>Paso 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mark your shelf with tape corresponding to your game board measurements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3-3\"><\/span>Paso 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once all the markers are in place you can start putting your board games into their proper places.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-739\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize11.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">Store vertically NOT horizontally.<\/div>\n<p>Although there\u2019s nothing completely wrong with storing your board games horizontally on their shelf, there are some downsides to this method.<\/p>\n<p>For one, pulling board games from underneath other board games is an easy way to mess up the arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>And although it\u2019s a great way to maximize storage space, it\u2019s also a surefire way to crush and destroy the boxes that your board games come in. (Unfortunately.)<\/p>\n<p>The best way to make sure that your games stay safe and secure is by storing them vertically on a shelf, a cubby, or a table.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO ORGANIZE BOARD GAMES\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3fdXb3LZpnM?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/diceglory.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_keep_boxes_standing_upright\"><\/span>How to keep boxes standing upright<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As much as we don\u2019t want it to happen, some boxes just won\u2019t stay upright on a shelf. To avoid dealing with dilapidated boxes, you can use a wire pan rack to keep your board games standing upright!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-740\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize12.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Worried that some of your games won\u2019t fit into the rack? No sweat!<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">Some wire pan racks come with adjustable dividers. So however big or small your board game is, it\u2019s sure to fit into the rack nicely.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baskets_and_Bins\"><\/span>Baskets and Bins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baskets and bins are perfect for storing smaller board games and card games such as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bang!_(card_game)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bang!<\/a>, UNO, Spot It, and many others. You can easily pull them in or out of shelves, which can be great if you\u2019re in a hurry to start a game.<\/p>\n<p>After a match, you can also easily return the games you used by simply pulling out the bin and dropping in the game.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-741\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize13.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No need to worry about arranging or stacking games up. Once the bin is safely tucked away in its cubby hole, it\u2019ll be out of sight, leaving your space looking clean and tidy all the time!<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">You can label your baskets and bins so you don\u2019t forget which game goes where. You can also choose to categorize these by genre, game type, or age-appropriateness as you did with your other board games.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_preserve_playing_cards\"><\/span>How to preserve playing cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The thing with card games is that their box containers always get worn down. Either because of bad handling or normal wear and tear.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-742\" src=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize14.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diceglory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/organize14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Getting a plastic case for your cards can help extend their lifespan and preserve their quality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">These containers cost around $9 to $13 apiece. They come in different sizes and colors \u2014 they also come in different materials (e.g., plastic, acrylic, wood).<\/div>\n<p>You can also repurpose soapboxes if you\u2019re looking for a more inexpensive alternative.<\/p>\n<p>Index-card holders work nicely, too. But some designs might be too bulky to keep in a plastic bin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_a_Board_Game_Log\"><\/span>Keeping a Board Game Log<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to take your board game organization efforts to the next level, making a log of all your games is a great place to start. This can help you keep track of the number of games you have in storage, what titles get played and borrowed the most, and who the last person to take a game out of your collection was.<\/p>\n<p>(It\u2019d be like your typical library but for board games!)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusi\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s great to have a variety of board games around the house to accommodate every type of player during game nights. But if you don\u2019t have the right organization and storage systems in place, you\u2019ll end up with a house full of clutter and no more wiggle space to move in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trick\">By following the methods we\u2019ve listed above, you can avoid accumulating too much clutter and keep your home looking tidy and clean all year round!<\/div>\n<p>If you enjoyed this article, don\u2019t forget to share it with your friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>Think we missed something?<\/p>\n<p>Let us know in the comments section, below!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Board games are great to have around, especially if you\u2019re someone who regularly hosts game nights with friends and family members. 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