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Custom Player Screens
Many popular board games and role-playing games need to give the players a little secrecy. Our custom screens are the ideal solution to make sure that your players and the game master can keep their secrets safe from prying eyes!
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Materials Used for Custom Player Screen
We have two main material options for making player screens. The first is a sheet of 157 gsm / 57 lb cover paper, laminated, and wrapped on either grayboard or chipboard.
Grayboard
A versatile, robust board made from compressed recycled fibers, with a gray-colored, natural look. It’s inexpensive but needs to be covered with coated paper before printing, after which it makes an excellent player screen.
ESKA Blueboard
A sturdy board made from reconstituted wood fiber, chips, and sawdust bound with a special resin.
Either board can be 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, or 3 mm, depending on your needs. The paper wrap adds about 1 mm to the overall thickness of the screen but negligible weight.
How Many Panels Are in Your Custom Player Screen?
While you can have a player screen as complicated as you like—with many folding panels, pockets, die-cuts, and more—it’s usually a good idea to keep to the simplest solutions. This is partly to stay within budget, but also to make the screens as durable and easy-to-use as possible.
2-Panel Player Screen
A bi-fold gives you two panels on either side of a central crease. It basically stands up like a book. It’s not a perfect solution, as it limits the space behind a triangle and has limited stability.
3-Panel Player Screen
This fold involves two equidistant creases that give three panels. Two outer panels, one to the left and one to the right, fold inwards to cover the central panel when it goes into the game box, and outward, like wings, when you need the screen to stand up.
4-Panel Player Screen
A four-panel screen is created with three vertical creases, giving you four connected panels. It folds down neatly for storage in the game box and opens up into a wider display area during play.
FAQs
What are player screens used for in board games?
Player screens are mainly used to hide information, resources, or tokens from other players, while also providing a space to display reference charts, rules, or artwork that enhances gameplay.
What’s the minimum order quantity for custom player screens?
Our minimum order is 200 sets
Can I make custom shapes or sizes?
Absolutely! While most player screens are rectangular, we can create custom die-cut shapes and unique sizes to match your game’s design and theme.
Do you help with design files?
We provide free pre-press file checking to ensure your artwork is print-ready. If adjustments are needed, we’ll guide you through the process.
Can you provide samples before mass production?
Absolutely. We offer digital samples, and physical prototypes so you can check materials, printing quality, and finishes before full production.
How long does it take to custom board screens?
Standard turnaround time is 2 weeks, depending on complexity and order size. Shipping times vary by destination.
What Our Clients Say
I approached Qin to print my full-color, educational children's book. We went through extensive discussions regarding specifications, paper quality, binding, cover finishes, and production requirements.
I supplied the complete print-ready files, and after considerable back-and-forth, the proofs were finally approved. I was preparing to proceed with payment when I was suddenly informed that Qin could not print my book because it contained maps of India.
According to Qin, its facility was unable to print products containing maps due to restrictions in China, and it could not proceed with the order unless I removed or modified the maps.
These maps are an integral part of an educational book about India. Removing them was never an acceptable option.
What I found particularly frustrating is that this issue was identified only AFTER the entire design and proof approval process, when I was ready to make payment. This should have been identified and communicated at the very beginning, before I invested so much time preparing files and working through the production process.
Despite asking whether alternative production arrangements were possible, Qin ultimately informed me that it could not offer a solution.
I entrusted the company with my complete book files, original artwork, illustrations, layouts, and other intellectual property. I am now seeking written confirmation that these materials will remain confidential and will not be reproduced, shared, or used for any other purpose.
A printing partner should be able to identify production limitations upfront, communicate transparently, and offer reasonable alternatives where possible.
Unfortunately, this experience fell significantly short of my expectations. I would strongly encourage other authors and publishers to obtain written confirmation that their complete projects can be printed as submitted BEFORE sharing extensive production files or proceeding with proof approvals.
My experience printing a very important book with Qin was excellent and exceeded expectations. From the moment i reached out till the day i recieved my production shipments (a several month process), they have been quick to respond, creative to troubleshoot issues, and highly efficient on cost and timelines. My deliveries arrived in amazing shape (book quality is exceptional), as approved and as expected, and even earlier than expected. Thank you Qin for a job WELL DONE A-Z!
Nelson Zhao was my contact throughout, and he answered every technical question directly. When I asked about ink limits for Japan Color 2001 Coated, he recommended 290% total ink coverage for my shadow-heavy images and explained why. He offered two proofing options: a press test run of 8 pages, and inkjet hard proofs at $1 per page. I used both across three proof rounds. When a shipment of proofs came back wrong, it was corrected promptly.
Their designer checked every file before production, and Nelson explained each step of the process: PDF proofs, invoice, payment options with the fees laid out, production, and freight. He gave honest answers on timing, including the real odds of a customs inspection, rather than just reassurance.
Ten advance copies came by air, and the full run arrived in 41 boxes right on schedule. The books are beautiful, and the photographs are reproduced accurately.
I recommend QinPrinting to any photographer or publisher who cares about color, care and professionalism.
Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to explore your options for creating a truly game screen at a price to suit your budget, we should talk. Get in touch to discuss your needs or ask us for a no-obligation quote.