If you’re collecting board games, one of the banes of your existence is likely storing the board games. Board games come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, so storing them in one place can get pretty annoying. Trust us; we know! And even once you’ve got everything organized, it only takes one game out of order to start the chaos all over again. So, if you’re ready to say goodbye to your chaotic board game storage space, we’ve got you! Here are 30 creative board game storage ideas so that you can play soundly, knowing that every board game has its space in your home.
1. STANDING TREE BOOKSHELF
A standing tree can be a great decoration in any home. Pop this in the corner of a room as part decoration and part storage. While the standing tree bookshelf is technically for books, why not repurpose it for your board games? We recommend placing this bookshelf right by your couch for easy access to the games whenever your friends come to visit for a little game night.
2. BOOKSHELF
Of course, one of the most common storage solutions for board games is repurposing a bookshelf as a games-shelf. This is the best solution if you have a lot of games. But even if you don’t have enough to cover every space on the bookshelf, you can use the other shelves for books and decorations. The key to keeping a bookshelf game shelf nice and tidy is to organize the games by size. Be mindful of the space used, and put the games back where they belong after you play them.
3. HANGING SHOE SHELVES
Want to keep your board games hidden? There’s no better place to hide your board games than in your closet, but instead of stuffing them where the light can’t see them, utilize hanging shoe shelves to organize your board games. Instead of stacking board game after board game in the back of your closet, keep them front and center so that you can keep them organized, no matter how many games you play.
4. CLEAR PLASTIC STORAGE BOXES
If the idea of having mismatched board games on a shelf annoys you, the best thing to do to keep things uniform is to buy clear plastic storage boxes. While thin boxes like the ones above work well for smaller games, for bigger games, you’ll need to purchase taller boxes so that they can fit bigger game pieces. Once you put the games in each of these boxes, label them so you know what game is in which box!
5. CLEAR ZIPPED POUCHES
Similarly, if you’d like a board game storage idea that works for games of all sizes, purchase some clear zipped pouches in various sizes to fit all of your board games. For these pouches, they are better off placed into bigger bins and baskets rather than on a shelf. Don’t forget to label these clear zipped pouches as well!
6. LADDER SHELF
A great DIY project to have if you’re looking for some storage space for your board games is to repurpose an old wooden ladder. Place the board games on each rung of the ladder, with the smaller games on top and the bigger games on the bottom. Feel free to paint the ladder in a color of your choosing to brighten up the space!
7. ELASTIC BANDS
If you’ve already got a good storage solution for your board games, but you simply want to keep the board games from opening and spilling all over the place (who hasn’t had to deal with a loose box?), elastic bands are your best friends! Tie elastic bands over all of your board games. Board game boxes will loosen and break over time, so these bands will keep your tiny game pieces from falling out and making a mess.
8. STORAGE BASKET
One of our favorite ideas is to place board games in storage baskets. Place several games within each basket, and place the baskets in a closet, under the bed, or on a shelf. The great thing about this idea is that if you’re feeling lazy and don’t want to put your board game back exactly the way it was, you can simply pop the board game box in the basket, and no one needs to know exactly how messy it is inside the basket itself!
9. PLATE STORAGE RACK
Plate storage racks can keep your kitchen tidy, but if you move them to the game room or living room, they can even keep your board games neat and tidy. This is a great solution if you’d like to display your board games without having to worry about games falling over or moving out of place when you remove one from the shelf.
10. UNDER THE STAIRS
The cupboard under the stairs can be a very versatile space. But if you’ve got some handy DIY skills, you can easily turn this space into an ideal board game storage room. But instead of simply stuffing the games into the dark closet, build a pull-out closet space with shelves to put your board games on. This is an easy way to access your board games while keeping them out of sight.
11. BOARD GAME TABLE
Another great DIY project for those with handy skills will love this storage idea! Build a table with storage space underneath the removable table top for your board games. Then, you can simply play on top of the table by placing the table top back on. This is an amazing option for board game aficionados.
12. OVER-THE-DOOR SHOE RACK
If you only need to figure out a storage solution for your smaller board games and card games, we recommend buying a cheap over-the-door shoe rack to place all of your small items. Keep a game or two in each pocket, keeping them apart so you never again have to deal with separating the different cards that fall out of place when improperly stored.
13. UNDER THE BED ROLLING STORAGE BOXES
Utilize the space underneath your bed. But instead of simply stacking the board game boxes under the bed in a haphazard manner, place the board games in rolling storage boxes that perfectly fit underneath the bed. That way, whenever you want to play a game, you can simply roll out the storage box or boxes and pick out the game you want to play before you put everything back out of sight. This is a great space-saving board game storage option if you live in a smaller home.
14. ROLLING GAME TABLE
Grab a rolling side table large enough to play board games. Then, place your board games underneath this table. Conserve the top table space for game playing. The great thing about this idea is that you can simply roll this table out whenever you and your friends or family are ready to play a game together.
15. RATTAN STORAGE BASKET
Who doesn’t love a rattan storage basket? It’s handy and cute – what’s not to like? A rattan storage basket can be used for many things, including storing board games. Store the board games inside and put the baskets away in a closet, ready to take out for game night.
16. DISPLAY BOOK BOARD GAMES
If you’re into crafting and aesthetics, a great project to take on is to create “book covers” for each of your board games. If you want this look but don’t have a creative streak, don’t worry… there are Etsy creators who can do the job for you.
17. FRAME THE GAMES
Looking for some wall art? Why not kill two birds with one stone by turning some of your board games into wall art? Display the game board and pin the game pieces behind the frame, and whenever you want to play the displayed game, you simply take it off the wall and the frame and get playing.
18. ELASTIC BANDS FOR THE CARDS
No matter how neat you keep your board game storage space, the cards within the board game boxes are likely to get messed up at some point – in particular, if you store your board games vertically. While storing the games vertically may be more aesthetically pleasing, they will jostle all of your cards around. To prevent this, tie up the cards with some elastic bands!
19. FLOATING SHELVES
Install some floating shelves on an empty wall to create some intrigue and wall decor for your home. But instead of filling the shelves up with plants and little decorations, place some of your prized board games on display!
20. INSIDE THE COFFEE TABLE
A coffee table can be used for many things. If you want your coffee table to double as a game table, get a table that includes some drawers underneath so that you can store your board games while keeping them out of sight.
21. BAR CART
A vintage bar cart doesn’t necessarily have to be used for alcohol! You can also use it to stack your board games. And thanks to the wheels, you can keep it in a corner of a room but roll it out for use whenever you want to play a game.
22. SHELVES IN A CLOSET
If you happen to have an empty closet in your home and a lot of board games to store, this is a great option that keeps the games out of sight but still within easy access. To keep things neat and tidy, get some extra shelves for the closet to store all your board games.
23. CUSTOM BOARD GAME STORAGE
Probably one of the neatest ways you can keep your board games stored is by creating a custom board game storage, like this custom board game shelf that fits board games and card games of all sizes. This is a great home DIY project to tackle if you’ve got the time and skill.
24. BOARD GAME LIBRARY
If you have hundreds of board games to find space for in your home, one of our favorite storage ideas is to create a board game library of sorts. Stack all your board games in large bookshelves. A rolling ladder is a great decorative element that will help you reach the board games at the top of the shelves if you can’t reach them. And even if you’re tall enough to reach the topmost shelf, the rolling ladder definitely gives this board game storage idea a wow factor.
25. CLEAR PLASTIC POT JARS
These pot jars are an ingenious solution for board games with lots of game pieces. This keeps everything separated and makes board game setup a much easier process.
26. RUBIK’S CUBE COFFEE TABLE WITH STORAGE
There’s nothing more fitting to put into a game room than a Rubik’s cube coffee table. But this coffee table is more than a place to put your drink as you play your games. It doubles as a storage solution for your board games! This makes for a great gift for board game lovers.
27. OTTOMAN STORAGE
Take advantage of any ottoman storage as well in order to keep your board games out of sight. You can keep your ottoman in the living room as furniture, but whenever you want to play, you know your board games are not too far away, as you can simply pop open the lid to peer into the games underneath.
28. EXTRA DICE AND GAME PIECE STORAGE
It’s always a good idea to have some extra dice and game pieces stored away, as those pesky little items have a tendency to get lost and disappear. Or maybe you simply want a storage solution for a particular game with a lot of game pieces. Whatever the case, a multiple compartment storage container is a great option!
29. DISPLAY WARDROBE
There are many uses for a display wardrobe, but if you like to play games and have an impressive board game collection, you should use it to display the games! It makes it easier to peruse your collection to make a decision on what you want to play.
30. LIGHT-UP DISPLAY CASE
Why not show off your board game collection? Get yourself a light-up display case to show off your games. If you don’t have one, you can simply install some LED lights to light up the games from the back.
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