One nice thing about board games is that they come in their own boxes, but boy, do those boxes break fast, especially the corners. Mend breaks with masking tape applied to the inside of the box. The tape keeps the box looking nice and improves your chances of getting the game out or put away without dropping pieces all over the floor.

Keep game pieces organized by zipping them into small resealable bags. The bags make cleanup far easier when the box takes a tumble. Use a slide type of closure for easy access to younger kids' games and a pressure closure for those you might want to keep little ones out of.

Some games have paper books that are necessary to play the game. If the game is a family favorite, extend the life of the book by covering the pages with clear contact paper.