European B2B manufacturer

European manufacturer of printed rules and booklets across Europe

Customised books and rules for European brands and publishers: rules of the game, training manual, event leaflet, educational booklet. From A6 to A4, stapled or square back glued.

  • From 1 prototype to 50,000 units
  • Offset Angoulême + digital Brittany
  • Detailed quote within 48 working hours
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Printed game rules and B2B booklets built in the EU by Craft Your Games
+2 000
games delivered since 2019
2 to 4 weeks
standard production lead time
1 to 50,000
from prototype to large production runs
48h quote
detailed costing
Table of contents
  1. Choose your rules and booklets
  2. 6-step manufacturing process
  3. Who it's for: B2B and publisher use cases
  4. Photo gallery
  5. Frequently asked questions

Choose your rules and booklets

Four decisions structure your project: format, binding, paper and pagination. Here are the standard options we make.

Format

  • Booklet A6 105×148 mm, game box
  • Booklet A5 148×210 mm, standard rules
  • Booklet A4 210×297 mm, manual training
  • 3 flaps folder aide-mémoire
  • 6-part brochure Detailed guide
  • Customized format possible

Binding

  • Stapled 4 to 48 pages, economics
  • Piqué clean finish B2B
  • Square back glued from 48 pages, book
  • Spiral flat open, animation
  • Wire-O binding premium option

Paper

  • Offset 80 to 120g standard
  • Recycled 90g FSC eco-responsible
  • Couch 135g HD photos
  • Thick 250g rigid cover
  • Matt or gloss coating as an option

Pages

  • 4 pages aide-mémoire
  • 8 / 12 Pages standard game rules
  • 16 / 24 Pages complex or manual game
  • 48 pages and more educational booklet
  • Multiple of 4 for stapled binding

Process of manufacturing in 6 steps

From brief to delivery, a documented route. Total time: 2 to 4 weeks for a standard series, express 5 to 7 days possible.

Brief & costing

9 questions or specifications. Detailed quote.

J0 → J2

Design

In-house studio or HD files (CMYK (print colour standard) 300 dpi).

J2 → J10

Prototype

Complete digital booklet, validated binder.

J10 → J14

Proof (final approval before printing)

Proof signed off, colour calibration validated.

J14 → J16

Production

Offset Angoulême (>500) or digital Brittany.

J16 → J25

Delivery

Packaging, palletisation, delivery or fulfilment (unit shipping to end customers) Toulouse.

J25 → J28

Who is it for? Use case B2B and publishers

Four typical profiles. For a more detailed comparison, see our Who it's for page or the guide publish a board game.

Custom publisher board game rules
Game publishing
Rules of the board game
Booklet A5 16 pages stapled, lying 115g. 5,000 ex. strategy editor.
Manual B2B training personalized
B2B training
Training manual
Booklet A4 48 pages square back glued, recycled FSC. 1,500 ex. organization L&D.
Personalized marketing event brochure
Events
Event brochure
6 flap A4 fold, coated 135g film-coated matt. 10,000 ex. pro.
Personalized illustrated educational book
Pedagogy
Educative booklet illustrated
Booklet A5 32 spiral pages, recycled. 2,000 e.g. school network cycle 3.

Gallery: our rules and booklets in photos

Real examples from our EU-based production workshops. No stock photos: every image is a delivered client project.

Rule book #1 built in the EU by Craft Your Games
Rule book #2 built in the EU by Craft Your Games
Rules Book #3 built in the EU by Craft Your Games
Rule book #4 built in the EU by Craft Your Games
Rules Book #5 built in the EU by Craft Your Games
Rules Book #6 built in the EU by Craft Your Games
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Questions frequent

Everything you need to know before requesting a quote.

Which format to choose for my printed game rules?

A6 (105×148 mm): compact, slipped into a playbox. A5 (148×210 mm): standard rules board game. A4 (210×297 mm): training manual or educational booklet. Leaflet : foldable memory helper 3 or 6 shutters, ideal event animation.

What binder for a rule book?

Stapled (metal floor): 4 to 48 pages, economical, ideal classic rules. Square back glued : from 48 pages, professional book rendering. Spiral : open flat, practical for animation. Piqué : clean finish for premium B2B short booklets.

Which paper to choose for printed rules?

Offset 80 to 120g : standard rules board game. Recycled 90g FSC : eco-responsible, ideal CSR companies. Couch 135g : for high definition photos. 250 to 300g film-coated for durability. See our CSR commitments.

How many pages for a rule book?

4 pages : simple aide-mémoire or rules. 8 to 12 pages : standard board game. 16 to 24 pages : complex game or manual training. 48 pages and more : illustrated educational booklet or in-depth guide. Multiple of 4 mandatory for stapled binding.

What are the print times?

Prototype: 5 to 10 working days. Standard production run: 2 to 4 weeks. Express: 5-7 working days (on conditions). Time limits vary according to the number of pages, the type of binding and the volume. See also the guide create a board game.

How to get a quote for custom rules or booklets?

Fill in our online form in 9 quick questions (project type, volume, stage, deadline, sector, design). You receive a costed and tailored proposal within 48 working hours.

To go further

Articles, guides and resources

EN71 Educational Booklet Cost structure of a game Game specifications How Edit game : guide Who for: client profiles CSR commitments, EN71, FSC 33 documented case studies 10 product categories 48h quote

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