Remove the balls first. Then I use cardboard or a moving blanked between the folded down head and the rails. Then I rachet strap the head to the game with cardboard to protect the corners. Then lay in my truck with a moving blanket or two over the game and strap it down to the truck bed so it doesn't move. If I'm prepping a bunch of games to go to a show, I'll also remove the power cords and wrap in plastic.