Public libraries can build strong board game collections by selecting durable, engaging titles across age groups (from simple kids’ race/matching games to teen-friendly strategy/party games and adult word, social, and classic tabletop options). The document recommends low-labor processing and practical maintenance—treat games as single “kit” items, reinforce boxes, store flat, use baggies/spare parts, and set clear circulation rules (shorter loan periods, holds, desk returns, and piece checks/fines for missing components). It also highlights programming ideas (game nights/clubs, International Games Month events, partnerships, and marketing) and case studies showing high demand and key lessons like avoiding over-preservation, planning for losses, and adjusting the mix to community use patterns.