Board game box
1200 gsm rigid board, telescoping lid200 minimum · 14 to 16 business daysA board game box is a two-piece rigid box, usually a telescoping lid over a base, built to hold game components, boards, cards, and pieces without the corners wearing through the way a folding carton would under repeated shelf handling and play. We produce them on 1200 gsm rigid board from 200 units, ready in about 14 to 16 business days after proof.
When to choose it, and when not to
Choose a rigid game box for a published board game, card game, or tabletop product where the box needs to survive years of shelf handling, being opened and closed repeatedly, and stacking under other games in storage.
Choose a folding carton instead for a lower-cost novelty item, a promotional card deck, or a game meant for a single season rather than long-term shelf life, since the wrapped rigid construction here costs more per unit than a folding carton.
Specifications
| Board | 1200 gsm rigid chipboard, wrapped in printed paper |
|---|---|
| Construction | Telescoping lid-and-base, or a book-style hinged box for a slimmer game |
| Interior | Custom die-cut insert tray for boards, cards, and pieces |
| Offset CMYK on the wrap, spot UV and foil available | |
| Durability | Wrapped-board construction holds corners and edges better than a folding carton under repeat handling |
| Minimum | 200 units |
| Lead time | 14 to 16 business days after proof |
| Prototype | On request; timing confirmed in your quote |
| Sizes we run | 8 x 8 x 2.5 in (small card or party game) 11 x 11 x 3 in (standard family game) custom size to your component list |
Materials that suit it
Questions people ask
Can you build a custom insert tray for our specific game components?
Yes, send us your full component list (board, cards, tokens, dice) and rough dimensions, and we'll design a die-cut tray that organizes each piece.
Is a telescoping lid or a book-style hinge better for our game?
A telescoping lid is the more common choice and works well for most games. A book-style hinge suits a slimmer card-only game where you want the box to open flat like a book. Tell us your component depth and we'll recommend.
How does this compare in cost to a folding carton for the same size?
A rigid box runs higher per unit than a folding carton at the same footprint. The tradeoff is durability: a rigid box holds its shape and corners through years of shelf handling in a way a folding carton typically doesn't.
Can we get a full-coverage print wrap with our game's artwork?
Yes, full CMYK coverage on the wrap is standard. Spot UV and foil accents are available if you want specific elements like a logo or title to stand out.
What's a realistic lead time for a Kickstarter fulfillment deadline?
14 to 16 business days after proof approval is standard. For a hard Kickstarter ship date, we'd suggest building in buffer time and telling us the deadline upfront so we can flag any risk early.
Is 200 units enough for a first print run of an indie game?
200 is our minimum and works as a reasonable first run for testing market response before scaling up on a reprint.
How is the board game box different from a playing card box?
The board game box is rigid: 1200 gsm chipboard wrapped in printed paper, a telescoping or book style lid, and a die-cut tray for boards, cards and pieces, built to hold its corners through years of play, from 200 units in 14 to 16 business days after proof. The playing card box is a 16pt SBS tuck box sized to one deck, from 500 units in 10 to 12 business days. Card-only games often need just the tuck box; a board, tokens or a rulebook needs the game box.
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Send the size and quantity for a quote and a dieline, usually within one business day. Your digital proof follows, usually within one business day of your artwork. Design help and the Swatch Book of materials are free.