Custom printing of board games

Fun evenings with family and friends leave pleasant memories – and products for such enjoyable leisure activities are always in demand. Printing board games is an opportunity to bring any idea to life, becoming the key stage between concept and commercial success of the finished product. ATTOLIS is a company specializing in custom packaging as well as the production of other paper, cardboard, and corrugated cardboard items, with careful attention to every detail.

Why Order from a Professional Manufacturer

Printing quality directly affects how players perceive the idea, how long the components will last, and how immersive the gameplay experience will be. Custom board game printing is a creative yet technically complex process that requires considering every detail, including the choice of materials and printing technology. Partnering with a reliable manufacturer is essential for several reasons:

  • quality control at every stage – certified materials are used, and the results are evaluated at all production phases, eliminating defects even in large print runs;
  • modern equipment – precise die-cutting, vivid colors, and perfect line alignment are achieved thanks to advanced printing machines that ensure factory-grade quality and durability;
  • trend alignment – both the packaging for board games and their internal components are designed with consideration for the target audience, ease of storage, and visual appeal.

This approach guarantees functionality that meets both player expectations and retail network requirements. Thanks to automated processes and well-organized logistics, production costs remain affordable while results are flawless.

Types of printing on boxes
  • Digital printing
  • Silk-screen
  • Offset printing
  • Embossing
  • UV Coating
Digital printing

Digital printing


Digital printing - transferring an image onto cardboard or paper using a laser, inkjet printer or printing machine. Application of paint directly to the sheet does not require longtime and expensive preparation. It is the ideal solution when for  producing small runs of compact packaging boxes under tight deadlines.

ATTOLIS offers digital full color printing for branding cardboard boxes for honey jars, sweets, cosmetics, soaps and other products of suitable size. We produce such packaging in small and medium runs.

Pros:

  • Low cost for small runs. Several hundred boxes are much cheaper to print digitally than with offset method.
  • Short lead time. As there is no longtime preparatory work, using digital printing boxes are made very quickly.
  • Ability to change color, pattern, correct errors and make other adjustments during print run


Minuses:

  • Limits on the size of the package
  • The cost of each item does not reduce when printing large runs

 

Silk-screen

Silk-screen printing


Silk screen printing is a modern type of screen printing, which is performed using a special mesh. The thick paint under the pressure of the squeegee hits the surface through the holes of the mesh, on which the stencil of the future image is created. The print is dried with hot air and special lamps.

Today the technology is widely used in the printing industry. ATTOLIS company performs silk-screen printing on paper, cardboard, corrugated board, plastic and other materials.

Features


The screen-printing method is used for branding the packaging, applying prints, text, illustrations. This method allows you to obtain clear, high-quality printing keeping the original color of the image at the background of any color. So the brand logo printed on the cardboard packaging will remain in the corporate color, no matter what shade the background of the packaging is. Silk screen allows you to apply matte, glossy, complete or spot UV varnish.

You can create an image using one color or several different colors, you can make a metallized or fluorescent image. For each color, its own stencil grid is created, the cost of silk-screen printing depends on the number of printing colors.

 

Offset printing

Offset printing


Offset printing is a technology that involves applying an image to paper or cardboard by transferring it through special rollers. This method requires significant time and money, but the image quality is high.

Today this technology is widely used in printing houses. ATTOLIS offers qualitative offset printing on boxes and packaging. Our experts will impliment any ideas of the client, make an unusual design for an individual order.

We use offset printing to produce full color, durable corrugated boxes. Printing is not applied directly to corrugated cardboard, but to cardboard sheets. We use the laminating method on our special equipment - we glue cardboard with full-color offset printing to corrugated cardboard, cut it to shape, fold ready-made durable colorful boxes.

Features


Offset printing guarantees accurate color reproduction, contrasts and smooth color transitions.

Pros:

  • High image quality, use of CMYK colors and pantones
  • Wide possibilities in the choice of paper
  • Wide range of finishing options
  • Significant reduction in the cost of each unit when ordering a large circulation
  • Fast implementation of large runs


Minuses:

  • Time-consuming and complex prepress, which makes it unprofitable to order small print runs

 

Embossing

Embossing


Embossing is a creation of a sculptured image on a printed material by compressing it between cliches. Cliches for embossing are made according to the layout, in cliches the necessary shapes are cut out, they will leave an impress on paper or cardboard. The relief of the image can be eminent on the front side (embossing), or depressed (debossing).

ATTOLIS has all the necessary equipment for foil stamping and hot stamping, which allows us to implement different customer ideas in packaging decoration.

When processing foil stamping, a foil is laid and pressed between the metal plate and the material, a metallized imprint remains on the material.

For stamping we can use foil:

  • metallized;
  • matte;
  • holographic.

Dyed embossing, i.e. embossing on print, is often used for the production of branded packaging. Additionally, selective UV varnish can be used, then the print will be even more voluminous.

Features


For embossing, it is necessary to order the production of metal forms (cliches), their cost is calculated depending on the area of ​​the embossed elements.

For one relief print 2 cliches are needed, which will compress the material from the front and back sides.

The demand for this type of printing services is constantly growing in the field of business and advertising. Often in the manufacture of packaging and printing, printing is not used at all, all images and texts are applied by hot stamping and foil stamping.

 

In addition to relief stamping and foil stamping, we also perform Silk Foil stamping without clichés.

Silk Foil allows us to get an eminent image in the color of bronze, gold, silver, which is not depressed on the back.

UV Coating

UV Coating


UV coating technology gives printed products a gloss and matte finish without lamination. Matte or glossy varnish can be applied to the entire surface of the product or selectively to make certain elements more noticeable.

In case of packaging branding by application of spot UV coating, the logo is applied with a transparent ultraviolet material, which makes it possible to highlight the brand name, gives it an overflow effect, but does not make it too catchy.

To obtain a more colorful image, the logo can be printed by offset or digital printing with further UV varnish coating. An embossed, tactilely perceptible picture is provided by applying a "high" UV varnish.

UV varnish can highlight not only the logo, but also other elements: illustrations, lines, company name.

Adding glitter to the varnish allows to obtain a glitter material that will provide shine and attractiveness to the packaging design elements.

Features


Ultraviolet varnish has a high gloss, dries quickly, and is resistant to chemical and physical stress.

Also UV-varnish can be matte - Soft Touch coating gives velvetiness to surface of printed products. The application of a special varnish provides:

  • visual appeal of the product;
  • longer service life of the packaging;
  • protection of the box from dirt and moisture.

The use of UV varnish allows to create truly exclusive products.

 

What Board Game Components ATTOLIS Produces

The company’s production capabilities allow for manufacturing the following components:

  • game cards and tokens – made of dense paper or cardboard, laminated or varnished for wear resistance and long-lasting use even after multiple plays;
  • game board – binding or multilayer cardboard is optimal for a rigid surface; it can also be covered with matte or glossy film and decorated with UV varnish elements;
  • board game boxes and inner packaging – ATTOLIS designs and produces boxes of any format: from compact to premium options with inner inserts to neatly store all components inside.

As a result, the client receives not just a set of components, but a cohesive, well-balanced product that feels great in hand and is visually appealing to present.

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Please note, that applications with full information about the order (sizes, shapes, materials, quantity) and with large quantities are processed first of all. The minimum quantity of small cardboard packaging - from 300 pcs. The minimum quantity of cardboard packaging of medium and large sizes and corrugated cardboard packaging is from 500 pcs.

Advantages of Board Game Printing with ATTOLIS

Clients receive a full cycle of services – from design and prepress preparation to final processing and packaging. All stages are carried out at a single facility, simplifying batch orders and reducing lead times. Customers benefit from:

  • favorable conditions – whether you need a board, manual, cards, or a box for a board game, the production cost will be quite reasonable;
  • modern technologies – digital, offset, and screen printing allow for highly accurate color reproduction and the use of complex design effects;
  • high-quality printing – perfect results without misalignment or distortion, with deep and rich tones that make each element look polished and professional.

Upon request, a test sample can be produced – an excellent way to ensure that the packaging for children’s products and board games meets all specified requirements, with impeccable color accuracy and ergonomics. Before printing begins, specialists carefully review the provided layout files to avoid discrepancies between the design and the finished product.

Our clients

How to Order Board Game Production from ATTOLIS

The collaboration process is organized to be convenient and transparent. The company handles all technical aspects, allowing clients to focus on creativity and marketing. The main stages include:

  • printing – after the design layout is approved, specialists select the optimal technology based on volume and objectives, quickly moving into production;
  • branding and post-press processing – cardboard and paper can be laminated, UV-coated, or embossed to enhance durability of game elements;
  • die-cutting and assembly – every piece is cut with perfect precision, then assembled, packaged, and prepared for shipment.

Custom board game printing in Ukraine is available in flexible quantities: ATTOLIS works with both small startups and large publishers. The minimum order is 300 units. Production cost and timeline depend on project complexity and are determined after all details are finalized.

Options for game boxes

Appearance Manufacturing Material Scope of Application
Box image
Self-assembling boxes cardboard, corrugated fiberboard, designer cardboard 200 mg (brand: T-22 E-wave) packaging for food products; boxes for confectionery; children's goods packaging; for small appliances
Image of lid and bottom
Lid bottom laminated cardboard, laminated corrugated cardboard, binding cardboard, micro-corrugated cardboard brands: T-22, T-24 (E-wave) perfume packaging; boxes for jewelry; confectionery; gift products; bed linen
Box image
Penal boxes thin or thick cardboard (craft, plain, colored, or printed), cellulose cardboard (brand: T-22 cardboard density 275 g/sq. m.) packaging for gift products; confectionery; children's goods
Box image
Pillow boxes Cardboard, brown kraft-catron (cardboard of 250 g/sq. m.) sock packaging; jewelry or ornaments

Frequently asked Questions

Can I buy ready-made boxes that are in stock?

ATTOLIS does not have a warehouse for finished products, all products are made individually to order.

How can I see live examples of your products to evaluate the quality?

We are always open to communication, ready to welcome you to our head office and show you samples. Agree with our manager a convenient time for a meeting.
Our address: Dnipro, st. Lesoparkovaya 1.

Or we can send you samples of our works.

Do you only make boxes?

No. We make almost everything from paper, cardboard, corrugated board. ATTOLIS prints stickers, business cards, booklets, brochures, certificates and much more, makes envelopes, produces packaging, tags, prints logos on tissue paper and satin ribbon.

Can you help make a mockup?

Yes. The cost of developing a layout is calculated after receiving the design specification from the customer.

Is it possible to make packaging according to my example?

Yes, you can send a photo of the box you like or its original.

Will I receive ready assembled boxes?

Depending on the design, the packaging can be sent to customers assembled or disassembled. For example, self-assembled boxes are shipped by default to the customer unassembled and are folded by the customer manually without glue. This is a convenient option, since even a large circulation of such boxes does not take up much space during storage. If you have no experience in folding such boxes, we will gladly send you a video instruction.
If you want to receive your boxes fully assembled - check this point with our manager.

Can you make packaging for my product?

Yes. Development and production of individually tailored packaging is our specialization. You can give the dimensions of your product, but it is better to send the product itself live.

What materials do you use to produce food packaging?

We work exclusively with high-quality materials and only with official suppliers of materials - cardboard, paper, paints, varnishes. Paper and cardboard allow you to keep the freshness of food for a long time without compromising the taste. When interacting with food, cardboard food packaging does not emit toxic substances that can be harmful to human health or the environment.

I have a ready-made layout, will you check it before printing?

Yes of course. We will check your packaging or printing layout for technological correctness, but we are not responsible for low-resolution pictures, text content, loose fonts and typos in the layout you provided.

We can warn you about low resolution images or lack of proper margins in your layout. At your request, we can modify and correct your layout.