Getting Started with Collecting Board Games

Evan A Weitz, Absolute Sound Laboratories

Evan A. Weitz, a tutor with Achieve Academics and a senior lab technician with Absolute Sound Laboratories, enjoys collecting board games. Many of the games Evan A. Weitz collects are highly sought after and more than 30 years old.

Collecting board games can be a daunting hobby for beginners. For those intimidated by the sheer number of board games available, selecting a more narrow frame for a collection, such as a time period, type, or manufacturer, can help.

Some board games attract interest based on the manufacturer. 3M, a Minnesota company more well known for its tape, produced board games in the 1970s. Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers, meanwhile, are prolific board-game manufacturers whose imprints are now owned by Hasbro. Picking a manufacturer, whether for novelty or fame, can be an accessible entry into the collecting hobby.

Many of the board games most popular with collectors use licensed characters, including radio shows, television programs, and comics. Some of the oldest licensed character games date back to the 1940s and 1950s and sell for several hundred dollars per copy. For beginning collectors, licensed board games from the 1970s can be quite popular. These titles often command a much lower price among collectors than their pre-1970s counterparts but still capture the look and feel of a classic board game.

ACT Test Tips

 

ACT Test Tips
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A senior lab technician with Absolute Sound Laboratories, Evan A. Weitz also works as a tutor with Achieve Academics in Plymouth, Minnesota. There, Evan A. Weitz help students build the reading, writing, math, and reasoning abilities needed to succeed on the ACT exam.

Even those with strong test-taking skills and good grades should prepare carefully for the ACT. These tips can help students prepare and perform well on the test.

Forget the cram session: Studies show that proper rest is more important than last-minute cramming, especially for those who have already taken standardized test preparation courses. Students don’t get much mileage out of a last-minute cram session, so relaxing during the last few days before the test, and especially the night before, can improve results. Doing something invigorating, such as spending time with friends or playing games, can cultivate a positive mindset that will help more than late-night cramming.

Trust the process: For reading and science questions, a three-step process helps. Students should preview, read, and review rather than trying to comprehend everything at once. Likewise, students should focus on big ideas rather than small details.

Be swift: Mathematics questions should be approached with an eye toward swiftness. After finding the right answer, simply mark it and keep going. The ACT generally focuses on testing reasoning skills rather than raw calculation, so students getting bogged down in calculations should reassess the problem.