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July 9, 2025 In Boda Games, Conventions

Boda Games @ Gencon 2025

Boda Games at Gen Con 2025: Three Booths, One Mission — Helping You Make Better Games

We are once again participating in Gencon 2025 — and this year, we’re going bigger than ever. Boda Games Manufacturing will be exhibiting across three dedicated booths, each designed to serve a different part of the tabletop community. Whether you’re a publisher, designer, or just curious about how games get made, we’d love to meet you.

Booth 2135: Meetings & Consultations

Looking to manufacture your next title? Our meeting booth is the place to talk business. Schedule time with our team to discuss timelines, component options, pricing, and how we can support your next release. We’re happy to share our knowledge and insights with everyone. Whether you’re a first-time creator or a seasoned publisher.

Booth 630: Game Showcase

Come see what Boda Games has been working on! At our game showcase booth, we’re showcasing a wide variety of games we’ve manufactured — from small card games to heavy big box euro games. Come check out the range of games we have had the pleasure of working on. See, touch and feel the different components, materials and finishes. Get inspired for your next game project!

First Exposure Hall: Supporting New Designers

We believe in supporting the future of game design and the designers of tomorrow. That’s why we’re also hosting a booth in the First Exposure Playtest Hall — a space where emerging designers can connect with us, ask production-related questions, and get advice on bringing their ideas to life.

Whether you’re looking to produce your first prototype or plan your next print run, Boda Games is here to help you bring your vision to the table — literally.

Set up a meeting with Boda Games

To make sure that we have the time to talk all about your projects, set up a meeting with us in advance! You can book a meeting directly by clicking here, or sending an email to marketing@bodagames.com.

Let’s build something great together. See you at Gen Con!

July 9, 2025 In Boda Games, Conventions

Meet the Floristry designers at Gencon!

We're very excited to be hosting for the first time a signing event at the Boda Games booth this Gencon. Join us at the Boda Games Manufacturing booth for a special Meet & Greet and Signing Event with the talented minds behind Floristry — David Gordon and TAM! Dates & Times: Thursday, July 31st | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Friday, August 1st | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Booth 2135 (Boda Games Manufacturing booth). Come meet the designers and get your game signed. Let's chat about game design, inspiration, and the journey behind Floristry. Whether you're a seasoned tabletop player, aspiring designer, or simply love beautifully crafted games, this is your chance to connect, celebrate, and get inspired by Floristry’s creators. About Floristry Floristry is a 2 player, tile-laying game. Players compete at the historic Aalsmeer Dutch Auction. To win the best flowers and then use them to create the most charming window display. Each round features a Dutch auction, where the clock counts down from 15 seconds. While the price drops every 3 seconds. The unique web app runs your auctions, so you have to think fast and bid carefully. While paying close attention to get what you want at the right price. But also...

November 11, 2024 In Boda Games, Conventions

Pax Unplugged 2024 – Boda Games @ booth 4329

It’s that time of year when the gaming community gathers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the most exciting board game event on the East Coast – PAX Unplugged 2024! As proud members of the board game community, we at Boda Games are excited to announce that we are again participating in this fantastic convention. With our booth 4329, we invite publishers and game designers to join us for an great 3 day weekend in downtown Philadelphia. Visit our booth at 4329 The Boda Games booth, located at number 4329, will be one place you don't want to miss! Stop by to learn more about Boda Games Manufacturing and pick up our newest sample boxes. We’re excited to showcase both our updated general sample box and our specialised cards and punchboards sample box. Our team will be on hand to walk you through our capabilities, discuss various production methods, and show a wide range of components that can take your game to the next level. Plus, we’re bringing a bit of holiday cheer with us! We’ll be giving away Christmas tree decorations, perfect for getting into the festive spirit and taking home a piece of Boda Games. Discuss New Projects Are you a publisher with an innovative...

September 12, 2024 In Boda Games, Conventions

Boda Games @ Spiel Essen 2024

Essen Spiel 2024 is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to be part of it again! As the largest board game convention in Europe, Essen Spiel is the highlight of the year for everyone in the industry. Whether you're eager to dive into new board games with fellow enthusiasts, grab the latest hot releases, pitch your innovative game designs to world-renowned and indie publishers, or connect with manufacturers like Boda Games who can help bring your creations to life, this event is one you can’t miss. With over 1,000 exhibitors across seven halls, there's something for everyone. Here’s what you can expect according to Spiel’s website: THE WHOLE GAMING WORLD GATHERS AT SPIEL ESSEN - JOIN THE FUN! "We are the world's largest public fair for board games, uniting passionate players with national and international exhibitors right in the heart of Germany’s Ruhr area. Discover new titles from across the globe, meet fellow gamers, and most importantly, play to your heart’s content. Playing is at the core of SPIEL." "Thousands of new releases, making their debut, are waiting for you in Essen. Demo explainers will help you start playing instantly, and game authors will be there to sign their works and meet fans." Get...

June 12, 2024 In Boda Games, Conventions

Origins 2024 – Boda Games Manufacturing

It's that time of the year again for the gaming community to gather in Columbus, Ohio, for Origins 2024. And of course your favorite manufacturer, Boda Games, is also joining this year! Visit Our Booth, 813 Join us at booth 813. Discover our manufacturing capabilities, production methods, and a range of components that can elevate your gaming experience. Our team will be there with samples (we've got a new sample box!), brochures, and examples for you to explore. Discuss New Projects Publishers and game designers, we want to hear from you! Whether you have a groundbreaking game concept or need expert advice on production techniques, we’re eager to discuss new projects and collaboration opportunities. Boda Games is here to help bring your game to life. Set Up a Meeting For a more focused discussion, set up a meeting with our team. Reach out before the convention to reserve a time slot and discuss your ideas, manufacturing needs, and more. You can click here to schedule one directly with our booking software. Or send an email to marketing@bodagames.com and we will quickly confirm a day and time for you. The Boda Games Difference Choose Boda Games for our top-notch quality, attention to detail, and unparalleled customer service. With years...

September 22, 2023 In Boda Games, Design

Printing on wooden components

Wooden components are a staple of board games for as long as they have been around. They fit together perfectly with paper cards and punchboard game boards to create the classic board game experience. Everyone knows the piles of wooden cubes, discs and rectangles that are so common euro style games. However, you can do a lot of things with wooden components, both in terms of size and shape as well as printing. The three most commonly used methods for printing artwork, numbers and symbols on wooden components are silk screen printing, heat transfer printing and UV printing. Even though they overlap in certain areas, each of these printing methods has their own advantages. Picking the right one for the components in your board game will elevate the experience. We will explain the process, the advantages and the limitations for each of them. Silk Screen Printing Silk screen printing is done by pushing the ink through a stencil or screen. The screen is made of a fine mesh material that is stretched across a frame. In the screen, the areas where the ink should flow through are left open, and the other areas are blocked. Then, ink will be applied to the...

September 15, 2023 In Boda Games, Conventions

Boda Games @ Essen Spiel 2023

Essen Spiel 2023 is only a few weeks away and we can't wait! The biggest board game convention in Europe, Essen Spiel the event every fall that everyone in the industry looks forward to. Whether you're looking to play some board games with like minded people and pick up the latest and hottest releases. Or looking to pitch your newest game design to both world famous and small indie publishers alike. Or connecting with a board game manufacturer like Boda Games, who can help bring your game to life. With more than a 1000 exhibitors in 6 halls, this is the event you don't want to miss. Here is what you can expect according to Spiel's website: THE WHOLE GAMING WORLD GETS TOGETHER AT SPIEL ESSEN - BE THERE! We are the world's largest public fair for board games and bring together passionate game fans with national and international exhibitors in Germany in the heart of the Ruhr area. Here you can discover new titles from all over the world, enjoy the company of other gamers and above all play as much as you want. Because playing is in the heart of SPIEL.Thousands of new releases, which will be shown and sold for...

September 13, 2023 In Boda Games, Design

Adding a Finish part 1: Spot UV & Hot Foil Stamping

In this series we will take a closer look at the types of finish you can add to board game components. They are commonly used on the game boxes in order to help the artwork stand out. But can also be applied to other paper components such as punchboards, game boards, cards and more. The first two that we will discuss are the ones most commonly found when you look around at a board game store. These are spot UV and hot foil stamping. What do these terms mean exactly? And what kind of effect do they add to your components. And more importantly: how does the manufacturing process work? One of the nice things about being a board game manufacturer is that we apply a lot of different techniques that are normally only used in specific parts of the printing industry. As board game publishers and designers continue to seek out new ways to make their game. We keep on expanding our portfolio of technologies. As a result, our board game manufacturing capabilities include a lot of specialized printing techniques. The two that we will discuss today are printing techniques that aim to enhance the visual appeal of printed materials....

July 24, 2023 In Boda Games, Conventions

Gencon 2023 – Boda Games booth 2603 + First Exposure Hall

With excitement in the air and dice rolling, the biggest board game convention in America, Gencon, is just around the corner. We are thrilled to announce that Boda Games will be exhibiting at Gencon, taking place August 3 to 6. With not one, but two booths, we are all set to make a big splash and connect with the thriving board game community! Our presence at Gencon is not just about showcasing our manufacturing services and products; it's about fostering creativity, forging new partnerships, and bringing innovative board game ideas to life. With booths in the main hall (booth 2603) and the First Exposure hall, we have a fantastic opportunity to engage with publishers, designers, and fellow gamers alike. For those who are unfamiliar with Boda Games, we take pride in being a leading name in the board game manufacturing industry. With years of experience and a passion for crafting high-quality games, we have had the honor of bringing numerous successful board games to life. Our dedication to excellence and attention to detail have earned us the trust of game creators worldwide. Boda Games' booths at Gencon In the main hall, you'll find us at booth 2603, where we will be showcasing some of...

July 14, 2023 In Boda Games, Pre Production

Artwork guides – white lines when exporting to PDF

White lines that appear in exported PDF's are a common question we get from customers. In the process of preparing all the artwork for their board game, artwork files are commonly exported as PDF's. These PDF's are sent to Boda Games and we check whether they are ok for manufacturing. Quite often we get concerned messages from customers who cannot understand why their exported PDF is showing white lines. And more importantly, whether these white lines will show up when we start printing the paper components. We will explain why the white lines appear when exporting to a PDF and how to prevent that from happening. In this guide, we are using InDesign from Adobe. [caption id="attachment_25530" align="aligncenter" width="486"] Another example of artifacts appearing in a PDF file[/caption] Why white lines are visible First of all, in general the white lines that are visible will not show when printing on a high resolution device, even if they are visible on low resolution devices such as monitors. The reason these appear is due to image flattening in combination with anti-aliasing and the existence of transparency effects in the file. When you flatten on export, the page gets cut up into pieces. The way the...