And yet, most seem to stick to two very basic styles of boxing: games that come in cardboard boxes with lids, and games that come in small cardboard boxes with folding boxes. Finally, think of a catchy slogan that not only sells, but also informs the player about your game. Something that tells the reader exactly what to expect before even opening the box. In this category, we put «Trivial pursuit», «Articulate» and «Who Wants to be a Millionaire?» Games that require intelligence on the part of the player to win. These games are often packed in a more durable and heavier box. Something that (in the truest sense of the word) gives weight to the game itself. Cluedo, Monopoly, Scrabble; Many classic board games have been using the same simple packaging setup for years. A rectangular box with a thin cardboard lid. This is perhaps the most well-known device for a board game box. When designing your own board game packaging, these are all important factors to consider. Be sure to also include your company name and URL. This way, customers can learn more about you and your games and support security testing.
It is best to stick a UPC barcode on the game box. Distributors and retail stores require a barcode. This way, they can use the barcode to track your product in their inventory. For example, by scanning. Finally, make sure there is enough space on the box. Then you can print the barcode in full size and avoid scanning problems. Finally, the barcode must be printed in pure black colors (C: 0%, M: 0%, Y: 0%, K: 100%). Most board games have a catchy slogan. Something that describes the experience of playing the game itself. A slogan that sells and informs the reader about the game in one sentence.
For those who develop and craft lightweight games like puzzles or card games, you can probably stick to smaller, lighter packaging materials. It can be anything from cardboard boxes to Kraft literature mail. These types of protective shipping products help keep your goods safe without adding unnecessary weight (or cost!) to your games. Most of these options are easy to open for your guests and look great on arrival. Aside from containers where your games are set up on their way to customers, you`ll also need protective packaging in those containers. Placing a cavity fill such as kraft paper or air cushions inside helps prevent games from jumping into their boxes, which protects the pieces from damage and can also help make the game fantastic when your customer opens the box. If you ship multiple games to one place, you need to pack them with barriers between each game box. Materials such as bubble wrap or foam can reduce the likelihood that boxes will collide with each other or against the walls of the container. For example, what better way to make your board game packaging stand out in 2021 than to create a sustainable cardboard box? With questions from the game printed on a recycled card. While this is not a legal requirement, it is still recommended to add markers that indicate the number of players supported by your game and the estimated playing time. However, if you create your own game packaging, it doesn`t have to be as popular as Monopoly to justify a special box.
First, Kickstarter disrupted the traditional way of releasing a game. Not all published board games are sold at retail. A game that is not sold at retail requires fewer markers than a game that must be sold at retail. Be sure to check the specific regulations and rules of the country/region where you want to sell your game. For example, the editors of Essen Spiel were surprised when the congress staff visited their stands. And informed them that all games sold at the convention must have an address on the box for contact purposes. It made me curious. We all know what you can find on a game box – what you should have on the box – but what is actually required by law? To find out, I phoned Alan Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs at the Toy Industry Association in New York City. The information it provides covers U.S.
regulations (see footnote). However, many of the requirements – and certainly the other information provided below – will also apply to other countries. All games require a recommended age rating. Games under 13 and up for the United States and 14+ for Europe require additional testing. These tests include accelerator hazard, toxic materials and the like, and can be quite expensive. Therefore, most smaller publishers still give games a higher age label by default. Games that should be global would work better according to the European standard of 14+ labels.