Your game room is a haven for your pool table, arcade games, large-screen television, consoles, and comfortable furniture. It’s a place to unwind and relax or have friends over for a movie night. If you are moving and worried about the protection of your game room essentials, there are a few ways to guarantee the items arrive safely. 

How to Move a Game Room

1. Disassemble Tables

Especially if your game room is located in a finished basement, disassembling any tables will help get them up to the moving truck safely. Pool, foosball, and air hockey tables can be cumbersome and vulnerable to damage as you bring them upstairs. Billiard tables are particularly heavy, and legs, pockets, rails, felt, and frames should all be broken down per the manual’s instructions.

2. Protect Arcade Games

Check that any arcade or pinball games fit through the doorway first. Measure the whole machine and consider removing the door to ensure proper clearance. Always clean off the machine before placing it in packing pads or blankets, and keep the game upright on a dolly and secure it in place with rope or straps.

3. Use Original Packaging

For video gaming consoles, repack them in the original packaging if available. These boxes and foam components were designed for the exact shape of each device, including controls and cords, which will protect them in the moving truck. If you don’t have the packaging, make sure each piece is snugly protected with cushioning material or foam. To make it easier in your new place, take a picture of your existing setup before dissembling everything from your television, so you know which cord goes where.

4. Pad Televisions

Remove all cords and roll up neatly. Make sure any screws and hardware are placed in a plastic bag, so they stay together. Cover the flat screen with foam pieces and wrap the entire set with blankets or furniture pads. Use the original box if you have it, and always keep it upright.

When you need professional movers to help relocate your game room, call Checkmate Moving and Storage. Serving residents and business owners in the Denver, CO, area, these moving and storage experts know how to safely pack, load, and transport all of your items, ensuring your belongings arrive securely and on time with every move. Their affordable moving services and skilled team give you peace of mind that your next relocation will be stress-free. Call (303) 346-6683 for a free quote, or visit them online to learn more about their services.