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Trading cards come in many shapes and sizes. They can be used for a wide variety of games and can be great to either play with, or just to collect. Some might have a sizable collection they need to take care of, or they may only have a few cards that are particularly meaningful to them. No matter what your favorite pastimes are, or how you use your cards, taking good care of your cards can make a difference. If you are looking for some tips and ideas when it comes to properly caring for your trading cards, here are...

Storytelling is a vital art. Combine that with tabletop games and you are transported to a new world! We love playtesting and learning about the newest games available. Here are some of the best story based board games that we enjoy each time we play. 10 Best Story Based Board Games We scoured our collection for some of the most popular and innovative story-based board games of all time and picked our favorites for immersion, design, and especially fun! Here are our picks, in no particular order. They each bring something wonderful to the table. Stuffed Fables "Stuffed Fables" is...

Are you looking for a fun, new game you can play with your friends and family? Well, look no further than the unique game of Crokinole. If you are wondering what this unique-sounding game is and how to play Crokinole, continue reading for more information on how to get in on the action. At Mayday Games, we have a variety of entertaining games that you will want to play time and again. We offer a broad range of original tabletop games that will leave you excited to engage in something new and different from the usual board games. We are...

It's not breaking news that people like to play games. They enjoy watching them almost as much as they enjoy playing them. For people who aren't athletic, board games and video games are often suitable alternatives to football or baseball. Everyone knows that board games have been around much longer than video games, but what is it about board games that keep them an enduring part of human culture? Perhaps by comparing the two an answer can be found. Before comparing board games vs video games, it's important to understand the history of each and the reasons that led to...

A great collection of trading cards represents a lot of things. It shows your passion, your dedication and your willingness to invest in something. However, trading cards can be unexpectedly fragile and need to be handled with care. Learning the do's and don'ts of storing trading cards will make sure you can enjoy them for years to come. Biggest Threats to Your Cards Because trading cards are paper-based, it's not hard for them to get damaged. The biggest threat to them is moisture. Water can cause the finish on the cards to disintegrate, leaving the paper vulnerable. And you may...