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	Official files are available here:		Official files are available here:

	~~[[/content.asmodee.com/share/E6F49F19-85B6-4F20-9E9BA958ED614124/\|~~https://content.asmodee.com/share/E6F49F19-85B6-4F20-9E9BA958ED614124/]]		https://content.asmodee.com/share/E6F49F19-85B6-4F20-9E9BA958ED614124/

	'''Available Formats'''		'''Available Formats'''

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DrClick at 13:12, 9 January 2026

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	= Board Game Arena Logo & QR Code Usage Guidelines =		= Board Game Arena Logo & QR Code Usage Guidelines =
	''For Game Boxes, Rulebooks, and Printed Materials''		''For Game Boxes, Rulebooks, and Printed Materials''
	[[File:~~TAG and QR code logo example~~.png\|left\|thumb]]		[[File:Logo examples displayed.png\|left\|thumb\|923x923px]]




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	'''Purpose'''		'''Purpose'''

	QR codes link directly to the game’s public page on Board Game Arena.		QR codes link directly to the game’s public page on Board Game Arena.[[File:TAG and QR code logo example.png\|left\|thumb]]










	'''Example URL'''		'''Example URL'''

DrClick at 13:02, 9 January 2026

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	''For Game Boxes, Rulebooks, and Printed Materials''		''For Game Boxes, Rulebooks, and Printed Materials''
	[[File:TAG and QR code logo example.png\|left\|thumb]]		[[File:TAG and QR code logo example.png\|left\|thumb]]



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	'''General Principles'''		'''General Principles'''
	[[File:TAG and QR CODE placement.png\|left\|thumb\|479x479px]]		[[File:TAG and QR CODE placement.png\|left\|thumb\|479x479px]]

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LeifGo: /* Generate a QR code for your game page on BGA: */

2024-03-01T16:19:08Z

Generate a QR code for your game page on BGA:

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	In order to generate the right logo file and QR code, here is a few guidelines to help you do it effortlessly:		In order to generate the right logo file and QR code, here is a few guidelines to help you do it effortlessly:
	*Check twice your game page URL (Which should look like [https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=bunnykingdom https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=GAMENAME]) OR you can also ask for a tracked short url by contacting us.		*Check twice your game page URL (Which should look like [https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=bunnykingdom https://boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=GAMENAME]) OR you can also ask for a tracked short url by contacting us.
	*We use preferably QR codes generated from online websites (note that ADOBE offer this tool there https://express.adobe.com/fr-FR/tools/qr-code-generator, or this one https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ (~~entierely~~ free) with the SIMPLE GRID eyes or rounded ones (eyes being the rounded shapes on the corners, see below for the screenshot example)[[File:QR code eyes.jpg\|thumb\|GRID EYES are styling option we would love to prefer, but you can use any QR code generator with regular rectangular shapes.]]Check twice about the offer you're using : some are paid and don't allow more than a few scan.		*We use preferably QR codes generated from online websites (note that ADOBE offer this tool there https://express.adobe.com/fr-FR/tools/qr-code-generator, or this one https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ (entirely free if you don't select any tracking option) with the SIMPLE GRID eyes or rounded ones (eyes being the rounded shapes on the corners, see below for the screenshot example)[[File:QR code eyes.jpg\|thumb\|GRID EYES are styling option we would love to prefer, but you can use any QR code generator with regular rectangular shapes.]]Check twice about the offer you're using : some are paid and don't allow more than a few scan.
	*Once generated, download an SVG version and remove the white parts so you can apply our gradient on your QR code, using Photoshop.		*Once generated, download an SVG version and remove the white parts so you can apply our gradient on your QR code, using Photoshop.
	*'''You can download the QR code sample file for Photoshop (PSD) right here:''' https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDkdqUVtAjsZqJ45LuTp0-zqytk5vPXp/view?usp=sharing		*'''You can download the QR code sample file for Photoshop (PSD) right here:''' https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDkdqUVtAjsZqJ45LuTp0-zqytk5vPXp/view?usp=sharing

Archduke at 18:39, 25 July 2023

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	==== Presentation of the full vertical version ====		==== Presentation of the full vertical version ====
	[[File:BGA logos.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300x300px]]		[[File:BGA logos.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300x300px]]





	For full-color prints/supports, the Board Game Arena logo is reproduced in four-color positive (BGA gradient) only.		For full-color prints/supports, the Board Game Arena logo is reproduced in four-color positive (BGA gradient) only.
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	For color composition, please refer to the corresponding page.		For color composition, please refer to the corresponding page.

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	==== Protected Areas ====		==== Protected Areas ====
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	Exceptions: if the height/width of the protection zone is restricted, the minimum space can be reduced to half the height/width of the graphic element.		Exceptions: if the height/width of the protection zone is restricted, the minimum space can be reduced to half the height/width of the graphic element.



	The full vertical version of the logo is the prefered one to be used for all needs (Print/Web/etc...).		The full vertical version of the logo is the prefered one to be used for all needs (Print/Web/etc...).

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	==== Logo variations: ====		==== Logo variations: ====
			[[File:Exemple of both logos.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Logo with a written baseline / Logo with a QR code included.]]
	We offer 2 variations for simple logo display on boxes and rulebooks, the all-use logo print.		We offer 2 variations for simple logo display on boxes and rulebooks, the all-use logo print.

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	The choice is your, but you shouldn't display both of them in the same page/display space (different box sides or pages are ok)		The choice is your, but you shouldn't display both of them in the same page/display space (different box sides or pages are ok)
	~~[[File:Exemple of both logos.jpg\|thumb\|Logo with a written baseline / Logo with a QR code included.]]~~









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	== The different BGA logos ==		== The different BGA logos ==
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	==== The vertical box ====		==== The vertical box ====
	[[File:Verticalbox example.jpg\|left\|thumb]]		[[File:Verticalbox example.jpg\|left\|thumb]]







	Depending on the orientation of the box art and way it should be displayed on shelves, we recommend not to display the BGA logos/QR codes on the front face.		Depending on the orientation of the box art and way it should be displayed on shelves, we recommend not to display the BGA logos/QR codes on the front face.
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	Note that for boxes having a side of less than 3cm width, we don't recommend using the box sides but the box back.		Note that for boxes having a side of less than 3cm width, we don't recommend using the box sides but the box back.

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	==== The horizontal box ====		==== The horizontal box ====
	[[File:Horizontalboxexample.jpg\|left\|thumb]]Placement on horizontal-shaped boxes should be on right and bottom preferably, using our files.		[[File:Horizontalboxexample.jpg\|left\|thumb]]Placement on horizontal-shaped boxes should be on right and bottom preferably, using our files.

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	== Generate a QR code for your game page on BGA: ==		== Generate a QR code for your game page on BGA: ==
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	NOTE that on a white background, you don't need to import the white rounded frame we provide.		NOTE that on a white background, you don't need to import the white rounded frame we provide.

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	== Printing a BGA logo on rulebooks ==		== Printing a BGA logo on rulebooks ==

DrClick at 15:30, 25 July 2023

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 The full vertical version of the logo is the prefered one to be used for all needs (Print/Web/etc...).
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 Note that now that QR codes are quite common, it's better for you to use this specific version so users don't have to type anything to find your game online.
-=== The box examples ===
+=== Box examples ===
 Depending on your box size/ratio, there's a few options you can use to display the BGA logo as well as the QR codes which would lead directly to your game page.
 ==== The vertical box ====
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 NOTE that on a white background, you don't need to import the white rounded frame we provide.

DrClick at 15:23, 25 July 2023

2023-07-25T15:23:32Z

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	==== The horizontal box ====		==== The horizontal box ====
	[[File:Horizontalboxexample.jpg\|left\|thumb]]Placement on horizontal-shaped boxes should be on right and bottom preferably, using our files.		[[File:Horizontalboxexample.jpg\|left\|thumb]]Placement on horizontal-shaped boxes should be on right and bottom preferably, using our files.



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	*'''You can download the QR code sample file for Photoshop (PSD) right here:''' https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDkdqUVtAjsZqJ45LuTp0-zqytk5vPXp/view?usp=sharing		*'''You can download the QR code sample file for Photoshop (PSD) right here:''' https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDkdqUVtAjsZqJ45LuTp0-zqytk5vPXp/view?usp=sharing
	*Check with a phone that the code can be scanner (open camera app and point it to the QR code. If any links appears, click to check if it works properly.		*Check with a phone that the code can be scanner (open camera app and point it to the QR code. If any links appears, click to check if it works properly.
	*[[File:Alternative.jpg\|thumb\|Visuel de QR code carré utilisé comme alternative.]]Import to your printing files. File is provided as an example if you want to have an immediate recognition by users, but you can do any derivatives that would be a better fit for your brand if you feel the need to. WHITE Background is mandatory as it allows better scanning results. An height of a minimum of ~~3cms~~ is mandatory to offer the best scanning results. Don't hesitate to print a sample to check the size before production.[[File:Effect.jpg\|thumb\|On our PSD file, you'll be able to find layers to apply effects or change the text depending on the language you'll be using.Take care to use the same gradients and sizings!]]		*[[File:Alternative.jpg\|thumb\|Visuel de QR code carré utilisé comme alternative.]]Import to your printing files. File is provided as an example if you want to have an immediate recognition by users, but you can do any derivatives that would be a better fit for your brand if you feel the need to. WHITE Background is mandatory as it allows better scanning results. An height of a minimum of 2cms (for the QR code only) is mandatory to offer the best scanning results. Don't hesitate to print a sample to check the size before production.[[File:Effect.jpg\|thumb\|On our PSD file, you'll be able to find layers to apply effects or change the text depending on the language you'll be using.Take care to use the same gradients and sizings!]]


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	They're the exact same files that you can fit.		They're the exact same files that you can fit.

			Note that a bigger QR code also implies a user scanning from a farther distance than a smaller one, and that a code being too small will not be scanned properly.

			So we recommend to keep the QR code between 2cm height (QR Code zone only) up to 8cm height maximum.

	Here is an example of what can be done:[[File:Last rule page.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Last page display example. Note that the code can be as big as needed.]]		Here is an example of what can be done:[[File:Last rule page.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Last page display example. Note that the code can be as big as needed.]]