| Jinayon’s Guide – 4 More Elements of Board Game Design Files
With the rapid development of the board game market, more and more people are starting to create their own board game brands. When discussing designs with suppliers, they are often asked whether the design files are ready. A file with multiple valid elements is usable, while missing elements often render the file unusable. Therefore, following the previous two articles, we will break down the remaining four elements for you. First of all, the first two elements require a 3mm bleed and margin when using PDF files and design files.
| Jinayon Requires CMYK Color Format for All Print-Ready Files
All files to be in CMYK color format: Large scale commercial printing uses an offset printing process, most commonly consisting of the use of CMYK plates (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow ,and Black). All files must be submitted in CMYK color format. Do not use RGB color space for your files. RGB is a format for onscreen images. For more information on the CMYK printing process see 1.3.
| Jinayon Insists on 300ppi Image Resolution for Sharp Printing
Images should be at a resolution of 300ppi or above: The print industry standard is to have all images at 300+ ppi. Using a lower resolution runs the risk of your images appearing blurred or pixelated.
| Jinayon Recommends Pure Black (C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100) for All Text
Black text should be pure black (C:0% M:0% Y:0% K:100%): The reason we ask that all text be in Pure Black is that our eyes are trained to notice extremely small variations when deciphering text. For this reason, we strongly recommend using a single When designing text for print, color plates are crucial. The slightest misalignment of printing plates can cause typefaces with thin strokes to appear slightly blurred. Pure black is the best of the four colors for text printing as it is the easiest to read.
| Jinayon Requires Embedded Fonts in All PDF Files
PDF file with embedded fonts: Please ensure all fonts used are embedded in the PDF files. If the fonts are neither embedded in the PDF files nor installed on your computer, they may change after printing.
| Need Help with Board Game Print Files? Contact Jinayon’s Design Team
Therefore, it's essential to grasp these six key points when creating board game print files. This will prevent increased preparation time due to files not meeting printing requirements, allowing for faster production and market penetration. If you encounter any problems when creating print files, please contact Jinayon for assistance. Jinayon provides professional services to help you complete your print design files.
FAQ
Q: Why does Jinayon require CMYK color format for board game design files?
A: Jinayon uses large-scale offset printing with CMYK plates (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black). RGB is for onscreen images only – submitting RGB files can cause color shifts in print. All files must be submitted in CMYK format for accurate color reproduction.
Q: What image resolution does Jinayon require for sharp board game printing?
A: Jinayon insists on 300ppi (pixels per inch) or above – the print industry standard. Using lower resolution risks blurred or pixelated images in your final printed components.
Q: Why does Jinayon recommend pure black text instead of rich black?
A: Pure black (C:0% M:0% Y:0% K:100%) ensures crisp, readable text. Our eyes notice tiny variations when reading – slight plate misalignment can blur text with thin strokes. Pure black is the easiest and most reliable color for text printing.