QR Codes for Tabletop Games

A small QR code on a card, box, or rulebook can carry players straight to a how-to video, an errata page, or a companion app. Design codes that match your game's art, then export them ready to print on components. It all runs in your browser, so your designs and links stay private.

Add a QR code to your game

Why put a QR code on tabletop games?

Links players to rules, tutorials, or FAQs without cluttering the components with text.
Static codes never expire and have no scan limits, perfect for a game that gets played for years.
Custom colors and shapes let codes fit the game's theme instead of looking out of place.
Add the game's logo or a thematic icon to the code for a cohesive look.
Export SVG for sharp printing on cards, boards, and box panels at any size.
Free and private, so designers and self-publishers can prototype as many codes as they want.

What to link your QR code to

Link a rulebook code to a how-to-play video for quick setup.
Point a box code to an errata, FAQ, or living-rules page.
Add codes on scenario cards that reveal story text or branching outcomes.
Link to a companion app, soundtrack, or score-tracking sheet.
Encode a designer's vCard or studio page on the credits panel.
Use codes in a legacy or campaign game to unlock content between sessions.

Tips for QR codes on tabletop games

Keep codes small but not tiny; a 1.5 to 2 cm code on a card scans well while leaving room for art.
Maintain a clear quiet zone around each code so adjacent card art does not interfere with scanning.
Export SVG for crisp results across components of different sizes, from cards to box panels.
Test every code with the Debug tool before sending files to your manufacturer, since reprints are expensive.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put different QR codes on many cards?

Yes. Generate a separate static code for each destination. Each one is free, never expires, and has no scan limit.

Will the codes still work years after release?

The codes themselves never expire. Just keep the linked pages, such as rules or videos, online so the destinations stay valid.

What format prints best on game components?

SVG, because it stays sharp whether printed small on a card or larger on a box. Use PNG only if your printer requires raster files.

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