Game Boxes are custom-printed folding cartons built to hold board games, card decks, dice sets, and tabletop components, made for game studios, indie designers, and hobby brands that want a box as polished as the game inside. They are printed on sturdy SBS paperboard and shaped to fit your components snugly.
A box that opens cleanly and holds its shape signals quality before a player reads a single rule, and full-color CMYK printing lets you carry cover art, iconography, and your logo across every panel. Add a custom insert and your dice, meeples, and cards stay seated in transit instead of rattling loose - useful for crowdfunding fulfillment where one damaged unit can mean a refund.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Construction: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck-end, or auto-bottom
- Finishing options: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination; spot UV; foil; emboss/deboss; optional custom inserts
- FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For Game Boxes
- Board games and tabletop component sets
- Card game and expansion-pack packaging
- Crowdfunding and Kickstarter fulfillment runs
- Hobby and collectible game retail
Printing & Finishing
Choose soft-touch lamination for a velvet cover feel, spot UV to make title art catch the light, or foil and emboss to lift a logo off the lid. Printing inside and out turns the open box into part of the reveal.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging manufacturer with a 50-unit minimum on folding cartons, so you can print a launch run without overcommitting. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK on every order. Choose 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, add FSC-certified paper when you need it, and start with a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; specialty rigid setup boxes start at 100.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush option available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. A free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping) ships to you and the cost is credited to your first order.
Are these recyclable? Yes. Paperboard is recyclable, and FSC-certified stock is available on request.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Game Boxes
Ordering custom game boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
