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Can Tenmato Design an Entire Board Game?= Yes

We can create the entire visual system for your board game.
If your game mechanics and content already exist, Tenmato can develop the complete visual side of the product.
This gives the game one consistent visual identity instead of combining work created independently by several contractors.

A full board game project can include:

Board Design

Illustrated boards, maps, movement systems, tracks, zones, locations, player boards and other gameplay surfaces.

Card Game Design

Individual cards and scalable card systems for games containing dozens or hundreds of cards.

Board Game Illustration

Characters, environments, creatures, locations, items, objects, maps, card artwork and key illustrations.

Game Graphic Design

Typography, information hierarchy, iconography, symbols, layouts and reusable component systems.

Rulebook Design

Professional rulebook layouts, gameplay examples, diagrams, setup instructions, reference pages and quick-start guides.

Board Game Packaging

Box artwork, front and back cover design, side panels, component information and manufacturer-ready packaging files.

Print Preparation

CMYK preparation, bleed, safe areas, dielines, manufacturer templates and print-ready files.

Board Game Production

Prototype and manufacturing coordination through selected board game printing and manufacturing partners.

Kickstarter Design

Campaign graphics, product presentations, component graphics, stretch goals, advertising visuals and social media materials.

Can Tenmato Manufacture My Board Game?= Yes.
— production can be managed as part of the project.

Tenmato is not limited to one board game factory. We work with printing and manufacturing partners and can help select an appropriate production solution depending on: • game components • production quantity • materials • required quality • budget • destination market • shipping requirements
We can also work directly with a manufacturer you have already selected. Our role can include communication with the manufacturer, preparation of production templates, technical file adjustments, prototype coordination and production preparation.

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I Have a Board Game Prototype. What Happens Next?

A professional-looking prototype is not required.
Many game creators come to us with: temporary cards; basic printed boards; spreadsheets; Word documents; placeholder graphics; sketches; PDF rulebooks; Tabletop Simulator prototypes;
That is enough to begin.

  • 01 — We Review Your Game
    Send us your prototype, rules and component list.
    We identify what already exists and what still needs to be designed.
  • 02 — We Define the Scope
    The project is divided into specific deliverables such as: board; cards; illustrations; rulebook; packaging; tokens; production preparation.
  • 03 — We Create the Visual Direction
    Before creating hundreds of individual assets, we establish the game’s overall visual system.
    This normally includes: art direction; colors; typography; card hierarchy; iconography; illustration style; component design.
  • 04 — We Design the Complete Game
    After the core direction is approved, the visual system is expanded across the remaining components.
  • 05 — We Prepare the Game for Manufacturing
    The artwork is adapted to actual production requirements including dimensions, bleed, dielines, CMYK files and manufacturer specifications.
  • 06 — Prototype & Production
    When required, we can help coordinate prototype production and manufacturing.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

Need 100, 200 or 500 Cards?

Large tabletop projects require a different workflow from normal graphic design.
Instead of designing every card independently, we build reusable visual systems.
We establish: card templates; information hierarchy; typography; icon positions; illustration areas; color coding; component rules
Once the system is approved, it can be efficiently expanded across the complete game.
This approach is particularly useful for: strategy games; collectible or expandable card games; educational games; story-driven games; large Kickstarter projects; games with multiple card decks; games requiring future expansions or localization.

Custom Artwork Created Specifically for Your Game

Tenmato creates original illustration for tabletop games in a wide range of visual styles.
Depending on the project, artwork may include:Characters Creatures Locations Environments Items Weapons Objects Maps Card illustrations Board artwork Box covers Narrative scenes Key artwork
The illustration style is developed according to the game's audience, theme, mechanics and desired market positioning.

Artwork Is Only Part of a Good Board Game.

Board games contain large amounts of information.
Players need to understand cards, icons, actions, resources, locations and game states quickly.
That is why Tenmato approaches board game projects as information systems as well as illustration projects.
We design visual hierarchy so that important gameplay information remains easy to understand without sacrificing atmosphere or visual quality.

Professional Rulebooks for Board and Card Games

Tenmato can transform your final rules into a professionally structured rulebook.
Rulebook design may include: page layout; typography; visual hierarchy; setup diagrams; gameplay examples; component explanations; turn summaries; icons; reference sections; quick-start instructions;
We can also create separate player aids and reference cards.

Board Game Box & Packaging Design

Packaging is both a functional production component and one of the game's most important marketing assets.
Tenmato can create: box cover illustration front and back layouts side panels component presentations technical information barcode placement expansion packaging manufacturer dielines production-ready packaging files

Board Game Design for Kickstarter

Tenmato works with creators preparing tabletop games for crowdfunding campaigns.
After the visual identity of the game is established, we can also create: Kickstarter page graphics gameplay feature graphics component showcases product mockups stretch goal graphics social media graphics advertising creatives campaign banners
Kickstarter marketing materials are treated as a separate production stage because they require a different design approach from the game components themselves.