What this page helps you do
Open a game from your Games library and work on its component list.
Add components by type (e.g. cards, tokens, box), with count, dimensions, material, printing, finishing, and packaging.
Use preset component types or create a custom one when you don’t find a match.
Edit, duplicate, or delete component lines and whole component lists (e.g. for base vs deluxe vs expansion).
Export your list as PDF or CSV to send to manufacturers for quoting.
You’ll do this from the Components tab on a game’s page, under Boardssey → Games. Select a game first, then open that tab.
Components tab
Choose a game from your library
From your Games list, click the game you want to add or edit components for. That opens the game page.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: Your games are listed; each row is one game. Clicking a game opens its detail view.
What you can do here: Open any game to reach its Overview, Components, and other tabs.
Good to know: The Components tab is where you define everything that will be manufactured for that game.
Open the Components tab
On the game page, click Components in the tab row. You’ll see the component sheet for that game—either empty or with existing lines.
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Key areas on the screen: Tabs such as Overview and Components; the main area shows the component list.
What you can do here: Switch to Components to view or edit the list of physical parts (cards, box, tokens, etc.).
Good to know: Everything you add here is what you’ll eventually export for manufacturers.
Viewing your component sheet
Your full component list
The component sheet lists every physical part in this game. Each row is one component (e.g. cards, box, tokens) with its specs. You build this list as you add components.
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Key areas on the screen: A table with columns for type, name, count, dimensions, material, printing, finishing, packaging, and optional remarks. Buttons to add components and to manage or export the list appear in the UI.
What you can do here: Scroll to review all components, click fields to edit, or use Add Component to add more.
Good to know: You can have more than one “sheet” or list (e.g. base game vs deluxe) to compare costs; the UI lets you switch or add lists.
Adding a new component
Use Add Component to start a new line
Click Add Component to create a new row. A form or inline fields will appear so you can define the component’s type and details.
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Key areas on the screen: The Add Component control is in the component area (often near the top or bottom of the list).
What you can do here: Start a new component and then choose its type, name, count, dimensions, material, and other options.
Good to know: You can add as many components as your game needs; you can edit or remove them later.
Choosing a component type
Pick a type for the component
When adding a component, you choose a type (e.g. cards, tokens, box). The type determines which options you’ll see and helps keep your list consistent for manufacturing.
If none fit, create a custom component to add your own.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: A control or dropdown to select the component type.
What you can do here: Select one of the preset types, or use the option to create a custom component.
Good to know: If you don’t see the right type, use “Custom component” and give it a name and specs. Custom components still use the same kind of details (dimensions, material, etc.) so manufacturers have full information.
Component details
Name the component
Type a short name for this component (e.g. “Action cards”, “Player tokens”). This helps you and your manufacturer identify it on the sheet and in quotes.
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Key areas on the screen: A text field for the component name.
What you can do here: Enter any name that clearly describes the component.
Good to know: Names are for your reference and for the manufacturer; keep them clear and consistent.
Set the count
Enter how many of this component are in each unit of the game (e.g. 70 cards per box). The count is used for costing and production.
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Key areas on the screen: A numeric field for the count.
What you can do here: Enter the quantity per game unit.
Good to know: This is usually “per copy” of the game; use the same unit across components so quotes are accurate.
Add dimensions
Enter the size of the component (e.g. width and height for cards). Dimensions are required for accurate quoting and production.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: One or more fields for dimensions (e.g. width × height).
What you can do here: Type values in the units your manufacturer uses (often mm).
Good to know: Consistent units across the sheet make it easier for manufacturers to quote. If your manufacturer uses different units, you may need to convert or note it in Remarks.
Selecting material, color, and finishing
Choose material
Open the Material control and pick the stock for this component (e.g. 300 gsm black core paper or 320 gsm black core paper). Material affects cost and quality.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: A dropdown or list labeled Material with options such as different paper weights and cores.
What you can do here: Select or type the material that matches your spec or that your manufacturer offers.
Good to know: “gsm” is grams per square metre; higher values usually mean thicker, stiffer stock. If your preferred material isn’t listed, note it in Remarks.
Add a color
Use the color control to specify printing or finish color for this component. You can add PANTONE® colors later for precise matching.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: A control to add or choose a color (e.g. Add a color or a color picker).
What you can do here: Select a color or add a PANTONE® reference so the manufacturer knows what to match.
Good to know: For accurate color matching, the app notes that you should refer to a PANTONE® color book; on-screen colors are for reference only.
Select Printing and Finishing
Choose Printing (how the component is printed) and Finishing (e.g. varnish). Finishing options can include Matte varnish and Glossy varnish.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: Select Printing and Select Finishing (or similar) controls with dropdowns or lists.
What you can do here: Pick the printing and finishing options that match your spec.
Good to know: Finishing affects look and durability; matte and glossy are common for cards and boxes.
In Finishing, you can choose Matte varnish or Glossy varnish (or other options if shown). This defines the surface finish of the component.
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Key areas on the screen: Finishing options such as Matte varnish and Glossy varnish.
What you can do here: Click the finish you want; it will be saved with the component.
Good to know: Matte is less reflective; glossy is shinier and often used for premium cards or boxes.
Selecting packaging
Choose packaging (e.g. Shrinkwrap)
Use Select Packaging (or Click on Select Packaging) to choose how the game or component is packed—for example Shrinkwrap. Click Shrinkwrap (or the option you want) to set it.
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Key areas on the screen: A Select Packaging control and a list that can include Shrinkwrap and other options.
What you can do here: Pick the packaging type that matches your plan.
Good to know: Packaging is part of the component spec so manufacturers can quote and produce it correctly.
Add Remarks (optional)
Type any Remarks you want the manufacturer to see—special instructions, alternate materials, or notes that don’t fit other fields.
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Key areas on the screen: A text area or field for Remarks (or “Type any Remarks”).
What you can do here: Enter free-form notes; they will appear on the exported sheet.
Good to know: Remarks are optional but useful for clarifications that affect quoting or production.
Save with Add Component
When you’re done filling in the component, click Add Component to save it to the list. You can edit it later by clicking the row or the … menu on that line.
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Key areas on the screen: The Add Component button (used here to confirm and save the new row).
What you can do here: Click to add the component to the sheet.
Good to know: Don’t worry about getting everything perfect the first time—you can always edit the component after it’s added.
New component on the sheet
After you finish adding the component the new row appears in the list with the type, name, count, dimensions, material, and other details you entered.
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Key areas on the screen: The component table with the new row; each column shows the value you set.
What you can do here: Review the row, or click a cell or the … on the row to edit or remove it.
Good to know: This is the same list you’ll export as PDF or CSV for quoting.
Using PANTONE® colors
Add PANTONE® for accurate color matching
Colors shown are for reference only. For accurate color matching, refer to a PANTONE® color book. Use Add PANTONE® (or the equivalent control) to attach a PANTONE® color to the component.
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Key areas on the screen: An Add PANTONE® control and a note that on-screen colors are for reference and that a PANTONE® book should be used for accurate matching.
What you can do here: Add one or more PANTONE® references so the manufacturer can match precisely.
Good to know: Rely on the physical PANTONE® book for critical color specs; screen colors can vary.
Search or select a PANTONE® color
You can Search or select PANTONE® Color—type a number or name, or pick from the list (e.g. 2925 or similar).
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Key areas on the screen: A search or list for PANTONE® colors.
What you can do here: Search by number or name, or click a color to add it to the component.
Good to know: The PANTONE® reference will appear on the component and in exports so manufacturers can match it.
Selecting a PANTONE® color (e.g. 2925)
Click a PANTONE® option (e.g. 2925) to assign it to the component. The chosen color is stored with the component for export.
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Key areas on the screen: A list or grid of PANTONE® colors; clicking one selects it.
What you can do here: Choose the PANTONE® that matches your design.
Good to know: Multiple PANTONE® colors can often be added per component if the UI allows. [Needs confirmation]
Editing and managing component rows
Edit a field on the component
To change anything on a component line, click the field you want to edit (e.g. count, name, dimensions) and type the new value.
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Key areas on the screen: The component table; cells are clickable to edit.
What you can do here: Click a cell, change the value, and confirm (e.g. by clicking away or pressing Enter).
Good to know: Edits are saved when you leave the field or confirm; no separate “Save” is needed for that row.
Change the count (e.g. type "40")
For example, click the count cell and type a new number (e.g. 40) to update how many of that component are in each unit.
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Key areas on the screen: The count column; the cell becomes editable when clicked.
What you can do here: Enter the new quantity; the row updates when you confirm.
Good to know: Same idea applies to other numeric or text fields on the row.
Row menu (…) for more actions
Click the … on a component row to open a menu with extra options for that line (e.g. duplicate, delete, or other actions).
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Key areas on the screen: A … (or “Open menu”) control at the end of each component row.
What you can do here: Open the menu and choose an action for that component.
Good to know: The exact options depend on the app; common ones include editing, duplicating, or removing the row.
Managing component lists (sheets)
Duplicate a component sheet
You can duplicate the current component sheet so you have a copy to tweak (e.g. a “deluxe” or “expansion” version) and compare costs.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: A control to duplicate the current sheet/list (e.g. “Easy duplicate a component sheet” or similar).
What you can do here: Duplicate the sheet, then edit the copy to try different specs or quantities.
Good to know: Duplicating lets you compare base vs deluxe vs other variants without losing the original.
Add a new component list (e.g. deluxe or expansion)
You can add a new component list (e.g. for deluxe, expansion, or other variations) to compare costs until you find the best combination.
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Key areas on the screen: An option such as “or add a new component list” (e.g. for deluxe, expansion, or other variations).
What you can do here: Create a new list, name it, and build it from scratch or from a duplicate.
Good to know: Multiple lists help you compare different configurations before committing to one for manufacturing.
Delete the selected component sheet
Use Delete the selected component sheet (or the equivalent option) to remove the current list. This is useful when you no longer need a variant (e.g. a discarded “deluxe” draft).
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: A delete control for the current component sheet/list.
What you can do here: Trigger deletion; the app will ask for confirmation.
Good to know: Deletion is typically permanent; confirm only when you’re sure you don’t need that list.
Confirm deletion (cannot be undone)
Before the list is removed, you’ll be asked to confirm. Deletion cannot be undone, so only confirm if you’re sure.
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Key areas on the screen: A confirmation prompt (e.g. “Confirm deletion, cannot be undone”) with options to confirm or cancel.
What you can do here: Confirm to delete the sheet, or cancel to keep it.
If something looks wrong: If you deleted by mistake and the list is gone, you may need to re-add components or restore from a duplicate if you made one earlier.
Exporting for quoting
Download as PDF or CSV for your manufacturer
When you need a quote, use Download as PDF or Download as CSV and send the file to your manufacturer. The sheet includes all components and specs you entered.
Helpful details
Key areas on the screen: Controls such as “Download as PDF” and “Download as CSV” (or “or Download as CSV”).
What you can do here: Download the current component list as PDF or CSV, then attach it to an email or quote request.
Good to know: PDF is handy for human-readable specs; CSV can be used for spreadsheets or manufacturer systems.
Tips & common questions
Can I change a component after I’ve added it?
Yes. Click the field you want to change (e.g. count, material) and edit it. You can also use the … menu on the row for more actions.
What if my material or finish isn’t in the list?
Use “Create a custom component” for type if needed, and add details in Remarks so your manufacturer knows what you want. For materials or finishes not in the list, note them in Remarks. [Needs confirmation]
Why use more than one component list?
Creating separate lists (e.g. base game, deluxe, expansion) lets you compare costs and specs without mixing them. You can duplicate a list and then adjust the copy.
Are on-screen PANTONE® colors exact?
No. The app states that colors shown are for reference only and that you should use a PANTONE® color book for accurate color matching when sending specs to manufacturers.
What’s the difference between PDF and CSV?
PDF is best for sending a readable spec sheet. CSV is best when your manufacturer or you need the data in a spreadsheet or another system.