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StarCraft: The Board Game - 3D Printed Insert

last updated September 22nd, 2024 — created August 15th, 2024

For each insert we create, we have a few standard design goals:

  • Reduce setup time as much as possible
  • Have separate component trays for "setup components" and "gameplay components"
  • Allow for vertical box storage without components crushing each other
  • Fit sleeved cards

Table space has been a problem for us with this game. We've taken some steps to help with the skirmish boards. But the highlight of this insert is the faction towers. Each faction gets its own tower with room to strategize.

  • The towers keep tokens and minis organized during gameplay.
  • Each player gets their own reference for buildings, modules, orders, and units.
  • The shields give players a little private space, even on a crowded table.
  • Drawers are labeled to easily find the minis you need.

Setup components are all housed in the expansion box. There's a small tray for play tokens.

We've also updated our old skirmish boards to a 3D printed version with better magnetic legs. These can be placed over the board and minis to create table space for combat.

Download the Skirmish Boards Label
This file is 300 DPI (suitable for printing)
Deutsch - Skirmish Boards
Thanks to Manuel Tengelmann! :)

Your printer MUST be able to print at a size of at least 280mm for this design.

This insert uses labels for the design. We used vinyl sticker paper to make it easy; just print, cut, and stick them right on the plastic. There is a set of free-placement drawer stickers if you want to organize minis differently. There are SVG cut files for the faction card and drawer stickers for those with a cutting machine.

Download the Insert Labels - Tower Backs
These images are 300 DPI (suitable for printing)
Download the Insert Labels - Tower Fronts
These images are 300 DPI (suitable for printing)

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