The following sites have some great information.
Developer Resources
- Board Game Designers Forum
A great place to interact with other designers. Always people there that are willing to answer questions and give good advice. - Board Game Geek
The ultimate site for board game lovers. They have an extensive database of existing board games and many active forums. If you want to see if somebody already designed a game similar to yours, this is the place to go. - Discover Games
A good resource for game designers. - US Copyright Office
Industry Information
- Global Toy News
Interesting articles about the toy and game industry written by industry experts.
Game Companies that Allow Submissions
Toy and Game Stores - Illinois
Toy and Game Stores - New Hampshire
- Inisfree Bookshop
I nice local bookshop with a good toy and game selection. - Myriad Games
A great local game store! Large selection and awesome staff. I buy a lot of my games there.