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Sturdy game boxes sized for rulebooks, cards, and pieces, made in the USA with no minimum order quantity.
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Plate-free digital printing transfers designs electronically, cost-effective for short runs.
Screen printing is a method using a mesh screen and stencil to transfer ink onto a substrate.
Quick-drying printing technique utilizing ultraviolet lights for ink curing, yielding a glossy finish.
Consisting of water-based pigments, Ensures top-notch color output with a 100% eco-friendly profile.
Fluorescent inks are vibrant, UV-reactive pigments that emit vivid colors under ultraviolet light.
Generate pure colors using specific ink formulas to consistently & precisely reproduce color in printing.
Produce metallic colors through precise ink formulations to replicate color in printing.
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Top-notch textured paper, perfect for adding a touch of style when wrapping up durable boxes.
A unique paper material showcasing a shiny or matte metallic laminated surface.
Bleached kraft paper crafted from a blend of new and recycled pulp, coated on both sides for optimal printing.
Kraft paper produced from a combination of new and recycled paper pulp, with coating on both sides for printing purposes.
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Crafted from recycled grey chipboard cardboard, also known as uncoated recycled paperboard, ideal for luxury rigid boxes.
Unique paper material showcasing a holographic laminated surface in either glossy or matte finish.
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Made with a smooth lamination that feels like touching a peach, can choose between a satin or matte.
A UV coating is applied to a specific area and then cured using ultraviolet light to make it sturdy.
A transparent coating is applied using the CMYK printing technique, and it comes in gloss, satin, or matte.
A fast-drying coating that undergoes curing through ultraviolet light is offered in both gloss and matte.
In a printing method, dies are pressed onto the back of the material to create a raised motif.
A printing technique that involves pressing dies onto the front of the material to create a raised motif.
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Craft a die-cut shape with a plastic film layer, revealing a window to showcase the product inside.
We recommend the ideal material and add-ons like lamination, foiling, embossing UV, etc.
Get Free Design Support with your box 3d Renders or Send Your Design File for Printing.
Upon design approval, we’ll print and conduct quality checks before shipping the boxes to you.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Available in Custom Sizes |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone Color, Full Color & No Printing |
| Paper Stock | Eco-Friendly Kraft, Corrugated Cardboard & Premium Rigid Stock |
| Coating | Semi-Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV & Spot UV |
| Default Process | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scoring, Perforating |
| Custom Options | Window Cut Out, Gold/Silver Foiling, Embossing, Raised Ink |
| Proof | Digital Proof, 3D Mock-Up |
| Shipping | Shipped FLAT (Free Shipping Across USA & Canada) |
| Help | For further inquiries and Quotes, contact us or email at sales@cratpackaging.com |
Game boxes give board game publishers and toy brands a sturdy, printable box sized to hold rulebooks, cards, and game pieces without crushing under shelf pressure.
Game Boxes Specifications
| Box Style | Two-piece rigid or tuck-top box, board game sizing |
|---|---|
| Material | Rigid board or E-flute corrugated, SBS lid options |
| Assembly | Flat-shipped or pre-assembled rigid construction |
| Best For | Board game publishers, toy brands, retail game shelves |
| Print Options | Full-color CMYK offset, spot-gloss, foil accents |
| Order Volume / MOQ | No minimum order quantity on custom runs |
| Shipping | Ships flat nationwide, assembled at pack-out |
Sized for Rulebooks, Cards, and Pieces
Interior dimensions are built around the common footprint of rulebooks, card decks, and molded game pieces, keeping components organized instead of loose.
Retail Shelf Presentation
A two-piece rigid lid-and-base structure holds up to repeated handling on a store shelf, which matters more here than on our fully custom game box line built for one-off collector or Kickstarter runs.
Durable Corrugated or Rigid Options
Publishers can choose lightweight E-flute corrugated for mass-market pricing or rigid board construction for a premium hobby-shop feel.
Eco-Friendly Game Packaging
Recyclable corrugated and FSC-certified board options are available, notable since a 2025 McKinsey survey found that over 60% of US consumers pick green packaging when they have the choice.
Interior Dividers for Component Organization
Optional interior dividers or trays keep cards, tokens, and dice separated inside the box, which helps reduce the chance of small pieces getting lost during shipping or on the shelf. Dividers can also be arranged to keep expansion content separated from the base game, which many publishers find useful when a title ships with add-on components.
Why Order From Crat Packaging
US manufacturing keeps lead times short for publishers working toward a launch date, with in-house design support for rulebook-accurate interior sizing.
Why Order Game Boxes from Crat Packaging
- Sized to fit rulebooks, cards, and pieces
- Two-piece rigid or corrugated construction
- No minimum order quantity on custom runs
- Full-color offset printing with foil accents
- Recyclable and FSC-certified material options
- US manufacturing with fast turnaround
How to Order Game Boxes
- Share your component list and target box size
- Choose rigid or corrugated construction
- Approve a proof before production begins
- Receive your flat-shipped boxes ready for pack-out
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from Custom Game Boxes?
This page covers standard retail-ready board game boxes, while Custom Game Boxes is built for fully bespoke collector or crowdfunding projects.
Can the interior be sized for my components?
Yes, box dimensions are built around your rulebook, card, and piece sizes.
Is rigid board available?
Yes, rigid two-piece lid-and-base construction is available alongside corrugated options.
Is there a minimum order?
No, there is no minimum order quantity on custom runs.
Can I add foil or spot-gloss accents?
Yes, foil stamping and spot-gloss finishing are available.
Are eco-friendly materials available?
Yes, recyclable corrugated and FSC-certified board options are available.
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