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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 ready for SPIEL 2024 – the biggest board game event in the world!

Boda Games: Booth 4J310

We’re back again for Essen Spiel 2024! Find us in Hall 4 at booth number 4J310. This year, we’re showcasing even more exciting projects, including a variety of board games and card games we’ve recently produced. Plus, we’re introducing our brand-new sample boxes and brochures, perfect for publishers and game designers looking to explore our work firsthand. Be sure to stop by for these samples, along with informative materials about our production process, workflow, and brochures. If you haven’t picked up our samples yet, now’s your chance!

Set up a meeting with Boda Games

Want to discuss your project in detail? Schedule a meeting with us! You can book directly here via our booking page, or reach out via email at marketing@bodagames.com, or through our contact page.

We can’t wait to see you in Essen!

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...

June 15, 2023 In Boda Games, Conventions

Origins 2023 Game of the Year nominations

We are thrilled to announce that four outstanding board games, developed by our esteemed customers, have been nominated for the prestigious Origins Game of the Year Awards 2023. To Adam's Apple Games, Smirk & Dagger and Fireside Games, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the talented teams behind these exceptional games, whose creativity and innovation have captured the attention of the gaming industry. Their nominations for the Origins Game of the Year Awards serve as a testament to their unwavering commitment to crafting immersive and engaging experiences for players around the globe. As a manufacturing company, we are honored to have played a small part in their remarkable achievements. Once again, congratulations to the deserving teams behind these remarkable board games! Your passion, talent, and dedication have earned you well-deserved recognition in the gaming industry. We eagerly await the announcement of the winners and will be cheering for you every step of the way. Below are each of the nominated games. Boop - Smirk & Dagger Games Boop: A deceptively cute, deceivingly challenging abstract strategy game for two players. Every time you place a kitten on the bed, it goes “boop.” Which is to say that it pushes every other kitten on the...

May 25, 2023 In Boda Games, Conventions

UKGE 2023 – Boda Games

UK Games Expo 2023 - June 2nd until June 4th! The biggest board game convention in the United Kingdom is back for another year. And with more exhibitors, more events and bigger than ever before. Once again held in the amazing NEC Convention Center and Hilton Hotel in Birmingham, the UK Games Expo 2022 promises to be 3 days of non stop fun for all board game fans out there. What can we expect at the UK Games Expo this year? From their UKGE : “UK Games Expo (UKGE) is the largest Tabletop Games Convention in the UK – where all aspects of the tabletop gaming hobby are represented under one roof. The next UKGE will be from Friday 3rd June to Sunday 5th June 2022 at the NEC, Birmingham and Hilton Metropole Hotel. At UKGE there are two huge halls full of exhibitors who want to show you their games. You can see them, you can try them out, and if you like them you can buy them. We also have a huge library of games to borrow and play on hundreds of tables of open gaming – open for anyone to play anything in. You can also meet costumed groups dressed as your...

May 22, 2023 In Boda Games

Certification of quality Boda Games

As a company that specializes in OEM manufacturing of board games for publishers, Boda Games Manufacturing takes pride in its commitment to quality. In order to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. We have obtained several certifications from reputable organizations. Below is an outline of the different quality certifications that Boda Games holds. FSC Certification The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that promotes responsible management of the world's forests. FSC certification ensures that the paper and wood used in our products comes from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. By choosing FSC certified paper, our customers can be confident that they are supporting sustainable forestry practices. BSCI Certification The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is a European initiative that aims to improve working conditions in factories worldwide. BSCI certification ensures that our products are manufactured in facilities that provide fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers' rights. This certification demonstrates our commitment to ethical business practices and the well-being of our employees. Disney FAMA Certification The Disney FAMA (Facility and Merchandise Authorization) program is designed to ensure that products featuring Disney characters and imagery. Meet Disney's strict standards for safety, quality, and ethical production....