{"id":17160,"date":"2022-01-24T03:13:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T03:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.herotime1.com\/?p=17160"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:34:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:34:23","slug":"board-game-pieces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herotime1.com\/academy\/pieces\/board-game-pieces\/","title":{"rendered":"Board Game Pieces Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Most board games contain a variety of pieces. Some board game pieces have obvious names and well-known designs, such as a pair of D6 dice, while others may look unfamiliar and have names that you\u2019re nor familiar with.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re creating a board game, knowing what these pieces are and how they\u2019re produced can give you a much stronger understanding of the board game manufacturing process, letting you create your own game with a more concrete plan.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not interested in creating a board game, understanding the many pieces found in a typical game can enhance your gaming experience and help you avoid confusion.<\/p>\n

Board game pieces are occasionally also referred to as components, or simply by the name of each piece. For this guide, we\u2019ve used \u201cpieces\u201d and \u201ccomponents\u201d interchangeably.<\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve listed the numerous pieces we produce that you can use in board games, as well as the function each piece serves, how it\u2019s made, and what you should know before considering this piece as part of your game.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Board Game Boxes<\/h2>\n

A board game box is exactly what it sounds like — the box your game will come in. A good box will protect your game, make sure the game pieces are nicely organized inside, and make use of its cover art to let potential players know what the game is actually about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Board game boxes are typically made of cardboard and, like game boards, come in a variety of thickness and density levels. Common game box designs include tuck boxes, two-piece boxes, and magnetic flip boxes. These are available in a range of different sizes to suit most games.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our guide to <\/span>board game boxes<\/span><\/a> goes into greater detail about box designs, materials, and other information you should know about this important component of your game. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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