How to Design Your Own Game Boxes
In this article, you will learn the basics of designing your own Game Boxes, the Types of Boxes and their sizes, and what information you should put on the cover. Once you've done that, you can go ahead and start creating the perfect Game Box for your next game! There's really no need to spend money on an expensive game box - there are many ways to design them yourself! In this article, I'll share some of my favorite strategies to make your Game Boxes stand out!
Designing a custom-designed game box
Designing
a custom-designed game box can be an exciting challenge for the creator of a
new game. The box communicates the game's size and the details on the back.
Lightweight and thin game boxes are often associated with light games, while
heavy, thick game boxes communicate that the game contains many components. The
type of artwork to use should convey the game's theme and personality. If it's
for a light-hearted game, choose whimsical artwork. Otherwise, if the game is
dark, opt for gritty, detailed art.
The
thickness of the stock used to design a custom game box can vary from 1.5mm to
two millimetres. This thickness gives the box nice stiff sides without adding
too much weight. In our case, the box we designed for Lunarchitects was 1.5mm
thick. Ultimately, however, you should choose the thickness of the stock based
on the available chipboard material. Once you've determined the thickness of
the stock, you can begin planning your game's layout.
Types
There are
various kinds of game boxes. Board games and video games are packaged in large
boxes. Video games can be played on the computer or on a portable device. Many
video games contain high-quality graphics and are packaged in board game boxes.
Cardboard boxes can be used to pack traditional board games. These boxes can be
made of a variety of materials, including cardboard. Some are made of soft,
flexible cardboard while others are made of strong, sturdy materials.
Regardless of the material, each type of game box has its own unique appearance
and uses.
For
instance, the Armageddon series was published by Interplay in the USA in a
trapezoidal box with diagonal edges that tapered toward the top. The Max Damage
cover is similar to the one used for the Command & Conquer series. Some
publishers choose to handle the game box design in-house, but this takes
pressure off the developer. This allows the publisher to take more control over
the creative process. However, this approach has limitations.
Sizes
Game boxes
have become increasingly large to accommodate larger components. As games
become increasingly complex, they are also becoming more inclusive. The
corresponding complexity requires more customized devices. Thankfully, game
manufacturers are responding to these challenges by creating larger boxes. Here
are some examples of game box sizes and their uses. You may be surprised at
what you find in your local retailer. We've outlined the most popular sizes
below. Also, remember that game boxes should be designed to accommodate these
components as well as the corresponding complexity levels.
Console
manufacturers exert considerable influence on the design of game boxes. The
SNES game box, for example, was standardized by Nintendo, and the PlayStation
2, GameCube, and Xbox game boxes follow the same standard. The Dreamcast and
PlayStation boxes, on the other hand, are generally thicker than CD cases. They
usually contain thicker manuals in several European languages. Australian
PlayStation games were typically packaged in standard jewel cases. However, a
few consoles introduced smaller versions of their game boxes.
Information on the cover
The name
of the creator or author of a game should appear on the cover of every box or
set of instructions. This practice is widely practiced in Europe, but
encounters resistance from some larger companies in the United States. A recent
campaign by the Spiele-Autoren-Zunft, an association of game designers and
creators, aims to change this. Listed inventors' names should be prominently
displayed on game boxes to avoid ambiguity among players.
Game
artwork should feature a large title, snappy tagline, and the designer's name.
Don't include too much text, but be sure to draw customers' attention. Listed information,
such as age range, player count, and time to play, should be concise but clear.
Avoid big blocks of text, which can be difficult to read. Instead, break them
up into bullets or small paragraphs.
Artifacts on the cover
If you've
ever looked at a board game's box, you've probably noticed that the cover
depicts a game's artifacts. For those unfamiliar with these items, they are
tokens that you can use in other games. While they can be souvenirs, they can
also serve as a permanent change to the game. Artifacts are also a common
design element of RPGs.
For
example, the game Mystery Box Mystery has you in charge of recovering a
treasure box. You're put in charge of a team to search for the long-lost
treasure. When you open the box, you'll find two pieces of paper and a small
envelope labeled "Confidential." The rest of the game unfolds online.
In addition, you'll see that the artifacts on the cover of game boxes don't
just sit on the shelf; they actually work as game components!
Mailing style
Game boxes manufacturers
have many different styles to choose from to make the best-looking and most
functional boxes. The hinged lid and two-piece style are both convenient and
functional, making it easy for gamers to open and close them. The mailing
style, meanwhile, provides an extra layer of protection and display to the
boxes. Customized game boxes are an excellent option for game developers, and
companies such as Fin packaging can create customized game boxes according to
their needs.
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