DIY Gaming - How to Make a Bi-fold Gameboard

[@tomkent4656]

In the UK we call it Greyboard. Chipboard (also known as MDF board) is a heavier material which can only be cut by saw.

[@freemanedwards5663]

Thanks !

[@taptwoproductions456]

Been working on a board game for a while. This is going to make my game look professional!

[@christinechancoco3677]

what paper did you use for the game board print out?

[@pubmeeple]

This was a thin paper printed at my local office max printing service. I can't remember the details but I asked for something 20 lbs or lighter using their laser printer. You don't want anything thick (like the 80 lbs cardstock). Copy paper quality works well for prototyping

[@PotterFanNumber215]

when can I expect a tri-fold game board tutorial?

[@pubmeeple]

Thanks for checking in! I should have it out soon. Most of it is filmed and ready to edit. We got a little sidetracked with some game review videos that are coming out. But I haven't forgotten about this series and have a few more to do before I switch over to more gameplays

[@alexdamado]

Pub Meeple Good to know guys : ) I'm also waiting for the continuation of this great series.

[@Shivsierra6]

2023

[@nickhildenbrandt4529]

Any reason you are making your own Chinese Chess board rather than just buying one of the dozens of commercially available ones?

[@pubmeeple]

+Nick Hildenbrandt example purposes only

[@a.wcomicpublications4186]

let's say you get board of playing the same carp over and over you don't think you get tired of those old stupid games I would rather make a game than to just buy a game you know you will never touch again after you have played 20 times no-one likes a repeater bud. RPG games are the shit.

[@huzayfakhan7388]

but how to play

[@Eventlesstew]

Awesome stuff, I hope you enjoy some games of Xiangqi.

[@reddjinn911]

"Get off my back already..." Subscribed.

[@hikarumuppet]

Thank you so much!! I´m from Argentina and study graphic design! I had to design a board game and was going crazy about how to make the bi-fold technique! You saved me!!!

[@pubmeeple]

+hikarumuppet, that's fantastic! Glad to help

[@blzbubb5135]

I came for the board tutorial. I fell in love at 6:50... Great work man, these videos have really helped me out, thank you for posting

[@lucaswarriorteammining5786]

I like how you ask some random questions throughout the video. Also might use this.

[@crypts761]

Can I just use the normal board and fold it in half? This is too complex for someone stupid like me

[@pubmeeple]

Feel free to experiment, that's what we do

[@QrazyQuarian]

I think that the only way to get smart is to try it. I'm as dumb as they come, and I was able to figure out how to help my English-as-a-Second-Language student write his Ph.D thesis on catalysis of some kind of fuel reagent because I sat down and worked really hard at understanding his topics. And hot dang is that stuff difficult to figure out.

[@michelleross9782]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I was having such a difficult time creating a decent hinge that did gape too much...

[@anushkabaral7483]

here in 2021 anyone?

[@bevweb]

hi im here in 2021!! hi

[@Person_Numero_Uno]

Im in 2024💀

[@mlilyofthevalley]

Thx! I'm making a board game for my family game night!

[@maahibhavsar9470]

Can i use heavy duty tape instead of scor tape? or double sided tape?

[@pubmeeple]

It's worth a try, especially if it's easier to pick up. I've not used it myself so I can't speak to how well it holds up over time

[@Beeromancer]

I've tried this a few times and I just can't seem to get it to work. Every time I try to close the board and it doesn't close all the way. Also the middle of the backing paper bunches up badly when you try to close it. Is there something I'm missing?

[@pubmeeple]

So I've ran into this problem when the paper on the front of the board is too thick. I try to print on something thinner than a standard weight if possible (something cheap). I started using the method in our tri-fold video for most of my current projects though. It cuts the backside of the backing paper so you don't have to worry about the tension created by the paper springing it open. It also keeps the front folds nice and neat. More games are made this way today anyway so it's becoming more acceptable

[@Beeromancer]

@@pubmeeple Thanks for the quick reply. I might have to try out the tri fold method instead and see if it works better.

[@todo9619]

Would a poster board be able to replace a chip board?

[@pubmeeple]

Poster board is a thinner stock than the chip board shown here. But experimentation is always encouraged. Usually poster board is about as thick as cereal box material. What I'm using is about the thickness of a credit card or a penny

[@pubmeeple]

@Carey Hunt this is a great request. I assume you mean something like a dial or a rondel with an arm like in Ora et Labora. If we get to making more DIYs, I'll throw this at the top of the list. In the mean time I'll suggest something like our token/tile tutorial but with a plastic chicago screw to hold an arm/dial in place: www.amazon.com/8-inch-Plastic-Screw-Chicago-Screws/dp/B006W6TT94/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1544588380&sr=8-5&keywords=3%2F8+plastic+chicago+screw

[@keithbergeron3524]

Where can I get backing paper? When I put in in the computer wrapping paper keeps popping up.

[@IttsShowtime]

What would happen if i use a stolen Lvl. 7 wizard pencil with a fire spell attached?

[@pubmeeple]

many flamable materials here, proceed at your own risk

[@IttsShowtime]

Okay thanks LOL!

[@varsharao6781]

Any substitute for chip board? Would a mount board do instead?

[@RobynPearce-r8n]

what paper or card is your gameboard printout printed on?

[@mohamedelmursi1810]

Thank you for your video. Greetings from Egypt.

[@TheRogueMonk]

where do i go guys to get help making a simple board game? i have the idea and reasons can someone teach me and or help me build a board game ?

[@pubmeeple]

A lot of resources for making home-brew board games can be found right here on KZbin. Without a more specific question, I'm not sure how to direct the answer. Once you get your prototype components together the game needs to be playtested and refined in detail by as many people as possible.

[@lindafarnes486]

Is it a bifold because you bifurcated it to do the bifold?

[@MarcioGoveia]

Awesome!! Can you make an aggravation game board and post the tutorial here?

[@robin76229]

What is the best place to get chip boards?

[@pubmeeple]

I typically go to an art-craft store. But you may also find something at a place that frames pictures. You can also save the back of tear-off note pads (the large lined paper pads) if you don't need anything larger than notebook size

[@agent_orca7512]

Just got all of the materials today. Bouta get an A on this project. I got the printout on normal paper with lamination, will this still work? Also I was only able to find Elmer’s Craft Spray glue, hoping it will work too

[@pubmeeple]

I've never tried that combo, but experimentation is part of the process. Get that "A+" !

[@kove1789]

2024

[@coreyharmon6999]

"Precision is important...which is why I use scissors instead of an art knife..." Lol. JK - good tutorial, and super funny!

[@pubmeeple]

The irony is not lost

[@blingblingboy1236]

Can you use a foam board

[@pubmeeple]

I never want to tell someone they can't use some kind of material. I imagine using foam core will come out muck thicker and may not work as well with a folding board. Works really well with a non-folding board though. I've used foam core for large mat backgrounds

[@ThaGrandSon]

awesome video bro! Informative and hilarious!!

[@Captain_Sca]

excellent tutorial!! what kind of paper is "bulletin poster paper" i cant find a correct translation to spanish... :'(

[@pubmeeple]

Sorry for a late reply. I've been trying to find a good translation but the products in town usually include spanish on the label and these don't. Butcher paper would work well, maybe even just a craft paper. The paper I used in this tutorial is the kind of paper a school teacher uses to cover a cork board in a classroom. Most of these cork board or bulletin paper does not fade over time

[@Captain_Sca]

@@pubmeeple thanks anyway for your help!

[@rajdeeppillai3151]

I got confused half way through

[@seaneldridge3888]

you guys are the funnyest

[@anth0nyz104]

Problem money

[@justahunk]

if your game board is printing on glossy photo paper would you still recommend creasing it? or would you cut it and apply to each side?

[@pubmeeple]

+Erik McArthur good question. In my experience thicker stock doesn't do as well with any kind of folding/creasing. And the glossy photo paper tends to crack even with scoring. If you are set in using photo paper would you be open to a modular-style board (the sections fit together like tiles)?

[@justahunk]

+Pub Meeple Thanks so much for the reply. I'll start by saying I just went for it and it looks beautiful! I put my image on one of those blank tri-fold game boards you can buy on amazon. but, after one night the board REALLY warped and I'm thinking it was maybe because of the thickness of the paper actually pulling the board. I'm hoping with time and some heavy weight it flatten back out.

[@ReallyWemja]

I watched some of your tutorials and I must say that they are clear and easy to follow. One thing that I surprised me is that you use a glue stick for gluing the boards. something I remember from using it as a kid is that is does not really stick stuff together like you want it to.When I have glued paper/cardboard for projects I used D2 wood glue (fast curing PVA glue). It's still pretty easy to use, moisture proof and when it's dry the bond is stronger then the cohesion of the paper itself. Is there a reason you don't use it in combination with printed paper ?

[@pubmeeple]

+Wemja, thanks a bunch for your kind words. I do use a lot of glue sticks. It started by looking for an easy solution for 1) keeping the paper from wrinkling because of the glue and 2) using a glue that was forgiving with moving the paper around after it was applied and again without wrinkling. Spray glues also worked well but were less forgiving with application (and messy). I do like PVA glue and use it for a lot of plastics and model work. The dry time is right for it and the bond would be better. If You don't have any trouble with getting a smooth product then use it!

[@ReallyWemja]

Thanks for the fast response, wrinkling paper has not been an issue for me with D2 wood glue since it has less solvent and/or water compared to Elmer's glue. This has as side effect that it is hard to move the paper around to make adjustments during the glue up. I will give it a try and see how it turns out.

[@mackycabangon8945]

My board is 4 a4 papers big

[@crypts761]

Macky Cabangon my one is 24” by 24”

[@vittoriamilizia5559]

Non mi sembra un buon risultati. Si vede bene che la plancia tende a restare aperta. Tra l'altro il processo è troppo laborioso per lo scarso risultato. Peace and love!

[@henridemarcellus7592]

At 7:10: "...brings your game into the fold..." Ha! I get it!

[@narutonicwater8774]

Does anyone know the exact material of the game board printout or where to get it?

[@emanergza6383]

You are kind sir and these things are very helpful and i feel bad to say this ... Nvm

[@imagineimageorg]

"backing paper" ? wha....

[@the_eminent_Joshua_E_Hrouda]

Very similar to what I imagined it would look like, going together. I have a c.1981 game board, that is a bit warped, showing some brown stains, and doesn't hold the click-in runner properly, and there's some bubbling of the paper, so I'd like to make my own replacement. Your video gave me some confidence in doing it. But where should I go to get the top paper (main image) printed? And on what? Even a laser A3 printer won't print big enough, for the SQUARE printout I need. I got a quote from Kwik-Kopy today, for $25-30. Surely there's a cheaper way! The whole game, when you can find it, at a garage sale/fete, only costs $2!! But they are so rarely available! Here's the game I'd like to make a new board for: boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3887/stock-market-game

[@pubmeeple]

+Joshua Hrouda, you'll want to laser print anything you can as the finish doesn't smear or feel tacky like standard ink printing, thinner paper works better. There are some options to getting the cost down. One thing you might try is printing the board onto two separate pieces of paper and having the seam meet at the fold where it's less noticeable. Printing on anything larger than a local standard does get pricey.

[@AndyStarrr]

In your next video it states that we can use this video to make a game board with 2 folds so there are 3 of the same size section. However, it doesn't state whether the gap between the first and second section, should be bigger then the gap between the second and third section as the first section will fold over the second and third section. Would the gap need to be the same size or twice the size?

[@pubmeeple]

Andrea Jones Great question. You will need a wider hinge between the second and third sections just like you're thinking. As far as the size of the gap you will need enough room to clear all your stock so twice the size is a good place to start. But before committing to putting it together I'd recommend testing the hinge every step of the way. I usually add 2 extra millimeters than I think I need as I'd rather have a hinge slightly too large than a hinge slightly too small.

[@honeybadger1234567]

that was so helpful! thank you Bryan!

[@GloryCarrier22]

Isn’t it a unifold board?

[@pubmeeple]

I believe you're right!

[@the_eminent_Joshua_E_Hrouda]

Instead of taping the black and white strips to the board, would glue work ok?

[@QrazyQuarian]

Part of that is really to make it look nice, I think. The tape gives it borders that also protect the edges from frilling (is that even an applicable term for game boards?). Glue will keep it together, but I don't think that's the only aspect of it you have to worry about.

[@jhd_umusic976]

who else is here for a school project

[@davidwchoi78]

How big was your chip board?

[@dorieanj9350]

Do you make game boards for people. I’d like on made if possible.

[@pubmeeple]

Unfortunately I do not, but I can recommend using The Game Crafter's services. I've uploaded a board to their site to have printed and I'm very happy with their product

[@saja6135]

Hi where can you get a print out of a large 6-8 player ludo board?

[@pubmeeple]

I'm really not sure. I'd try looking at Board Game Geek or a general internet search

[@4Capital]

Thanks again for this video. Doubling the chipboard was key and then wrapping it in a binding hides the seam. Very excellent tutorial. Yaaaay.

[@jeffjeffy7275]

how thick is the game paper and what settings did use to get it

[@pubmeeple]

fairly thin, I wouldn't use anything thicker than 20 lbs paper. This was printed at office max on their cheaper material

[@dunstando6401]

what gsm is the game paper. Not sure what lbs is

[@pubmeeple]

the paper I used is about 75 gsm. Thinner the better, nothing fancy

[@kexhii]

Can a illustration board be a sub for the chip board

[@pubmeeple]

Haven't used it before but I don't see why you couldn't try. I'd be interested to hear how well it does

[@kainuipenaloza9395]

Ha! D&D joke! xD

[@yailinruiz2110]

I saw The lord of the waterdeep ... insta - LIKE !

[@claryop]

Is there any way to make the paper on the top water resistant as in other game boards? Without being too thick to fold?

[@pubmeeple]

I've experimented some with this idea but not much as these projects are meant to be prototypes. I've tried lightly spraying with something like a clear coat or laquer. The finish wasn't that great afterward but it would seal the paper. I can't recommend it though

[@doritosmlgpro3984]

Hey !! You stole crazy rusian hacker thingy when he wears glases for safety and to you it makes nonsense wearing glases cuz you are cuting carboard and he is doing ekspirements and dangerous stuff so take of those glases man.