Instruction File Preparation Guidelines At MB PRINT, we are committed to the highest print quality. Proper file preparation is crucial for the final game outcome. Check out our tips to ensure your project looks perfect after printing. Player Boards Tokens/Punchboards Cards Base and Lid Cardboard Boxes Foldable Boards Instructions Playmats One-piece card boxes Download PDF Guidelines New to preparing print instructions yourself? We’ll make it easy for you! Download PDF instructions Basic File Preparation Rules File format: PDF. Resolution: 300 DPI. Color Mode: Preferred mode is CMYK (Coated Fogra 39 profile). RGB files will be automatically converted, which may result in color variations. Rich black: To achieve rich black, use the following components: C:30% M:30% Y:0% K:100%. Bleed: Add 3 mm of background graphics on each side beyond the final format (e.g., for an 88 x 63 mm card, the file should be 94 x 69 mm). Safety margin: Place important texts and graphics at least 4 mm from the edge of the target format (trim size). Text: All fonts must be converted to outlines. Marks: Do not add trim marks or registration marks when saving. Flatten layers before saving. Remove transparency effects. Do you have a file ready from the publisher? If you have a PDF file prepared by the game publisher, you usually don’t need to change anything. Just make sure that in the file pages are arranged one after another (not as facing pairs). We will take care of the rest, including adding bleeds and adjusting the size. Instruction File Basics For us to print your project smoothly: Layout: One page in the PDF file must correspond to one instruction page. Do not combine pages into pairs (do not create “spreads”). Number of Pages: For saddle-stitched binding (staples), the number of pages must be a multiple of 4 (8, 12, 16, 20, etc.). Otherwise, after stapling, blank, unprinted pages will appear in the instructions. Binding Limits Saddle-stitched binding (staples) – instructions up to 52 pages Spiral binding (wire) – up to 250 pages. Dimensions and Scaling Maximum Size: We print instructions up to 220 x 310 mm. Automatic Adjustment: Don’t worry if your file is larger (e.g., a 280 mm square). Our system will automatically and proportionally reduce it to the maximum possible size. Default Format: We print in the format derived from the uploaded file (or its scaling). If you require a specific, different dimension, please let us know. We can scale the print to any dimension while maintaining the aspect ratio. Not sure if your file is prepared correctly? Submit it to us using the form below. We’ll review it and let you know if everything is correct or if there’s anything we can improve. Email Message File link Remember to allow access for everyone in sharing settings By sending a message through the contact form you accept the Terms of Service Time to Print your Game. Bring your idea to life today. Upload your files, choose your materials, and we’ll take care of the rest. We print quickly, precisely, and with the quality your game deserves. Group Order Form Custom Orders We print cards, playmats, tokens/boards, and instructions, even for a single copy, at an affordable price. You can get a quote and order these components in our store by providing a link to your file. Discover our projects Prototype series Before we start full production, we’ll prepare a prototype for you. This way, you can check the quality, colors, and details before placing a large order. Save time and money by playtesting your game beforehand. Prototype Series Form