Leisure & Gaming

Chapter Overview: How to Inventory Leisure & Gaming Personal Property

Leisure and gaming items, including arcade games, electronics, and media collections, can accumulate significant value over time. Properly inventorying these items ensures that they are covered by insurance in case of loss, damage, or theft or so you are properly reimbursed during an insurance Claim.

In this chapter, we will explore the key steps to inventorying your leisure and gaming property, including arcade machines, electronics, books, and video games. The following sections provide detailed guidance on how to inventory specific leisure and gaming categories:

Arcade & Pinball

• Common Contents:

  • Arcade machines, pinball machines, and associated accessories like extra buttons, displays, and control boards.

  • Maintenance tools, spare parts, and artwork for repairs and customization.

• Relevance: Arcade and pinball machines (like Godzilla from Stern Pinball) are often high-value and collectible items, requiring detailed documentation to ensure adequate insurance coverage.

AV & Electronics

• Common Contents:

  • Home theater systems, TVs, projectors, speakers, and streaming devices.

  • Audio equipment, including soundbars, receivers, and subwoofers.

  • Accessories such as remote controls, wall mounts, cables, and power strips.

• Relevance: AV and electronic equipment is often expensive and needs to be properly documented with serial numbers, purchase details, and warranties for replacement.

Bowling

• Common Contents:

  • Bowling balls, bags, shoes, and maintenance tools (polishers, cleaning cloths).

  • Home bowling alleys (if applicable) and associated equipment like pinsetters, lanes, and scoring systems.

• Relevance: While home bowling setups are rare, any custom or high-end equipment should be inventoried for insurance purposes, especially if integrated into a home entertainment space.

Reading

• Common Contents:

  • Book collections, including first editions, signed copies, and rare or out-of-print books.

  • E-readers and tablets used for reading, as well as any protective cases or accessories.

• Relevance: Valuable book collections or electronic reading devices should be inventoried, especially if books hold sentimental or monetary value.

Media

• Common Contents:

  • DVDs, Blu-rays, vinyl records, CDs, and digital media collections.

  • Storage units, shelving, and organization systems for physical media.

• Relevance: For media collectors, having an inventory of rare or out-of-print items, such as limited edition vinyl or vintage films, is important for valuation and insurance purposes.

Pool & Table Games

• Common Contents:

  • Pool tables, cues, balls, and racks.

  • Table tennis, foosball, air hockey, and other game tables with their accessories.

• Relevance: Pool tables and game tables are significant investments and should be documented in detail, including model, brand, and condition, to ensure proper coverage.

Video Games

• Common Contents:

  • Gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), controllers, and peripherals.

  • Video games, including special editions, downloadable content, and collectibles like figurines or posters.

  • Gaming PCs, accessories like headsets, keyboards, and gaming chairs.

• Relevance: Video games and consoles, especially rare or limited-edition items, should be properly documented with serial numbers and photos. Gaming PCs with high-end components may also require regular updates to reflect upgrades and new purchases.

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This chapter will explore each category in greater detail, providing comprehensive guidance for accurate inventory management.