Can you write on this with regular markers or do you have to use permanent pens?

The game board / box / cards, etc are very similar in material to any game you might have at home. It has a gloss element to it and is not especially matte. Due to this, we found that it was best for my son the LIGHTLY draw out his game design in pencil so he could erase, if needed, without any major indentation marks or obvious erase marks, then he outlined / wrote in sharpie. If he erased, we erased gently, rather than rubbing the heck out of it to avoid it being obvious. He colored the entire board in with crayon lightly and the final outcome was really lovely. The cards, again, he wrote the rules lightly in pencil to make sure he captured what he wanted before making it permanent. Then he wrote over it with a thin sharpie type marker (my daughters art prismacolor mark is very thin!). He needed to highlight key vocabulary words (this was for a science class), so he highlighted with a highlighter but we found it necessary to let it dry overnight or it would smear. I would think a regular mark would be the same and wouldn’t advise using.

is this a write on wipe off board and spinner?

No, these have a matte finish and are meant to be used with permanent pens, markers, crayons, etc.

can you design both sides of the board?

The back side of the board is black so it would be hard to write on. I designed a game board and had it printed to the size of the board at office depot. My print out was sticky on the back side so I was able to just stick it on the board. This probably could work on both sides.

Would paint pens work on the board and box?

Yes, I used paint pens on both the board and box and it’s held up fine for over a year now.

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Create Your Own Board Game (Blank Checkers & Chess Set)

Product ID: 404528037

Details

Brand
APOSTROPHE
Genre
Strategy
Material
Cardboard
Number of players
2
Theme
Sport

⚪60 blank circle tokens included

🎨Customizable with markers, paints, crayons

📏43 cm x 43 cm board size

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Description

🎲 Design Your Game, Own the Board!

GENEROUS CANVAS SIZE - A spacious 43x43 cm board perfect for bold, creative designs.
VERSATILE ART MEDIUMS - Works seamlessly with permanent markers, paints, crayons, and pencils.
COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION KIT - Includes 60 blank tokens—enough for full chess and checkers pieces.
UNLEASH YOUR INNER GAME DESIGNER - Craft a fully personalized chess & checkers set from scratch.
READY TO PLAY NO ASSEMBLY NEEDED - Straight out of the box—start creating without any hassle.

This Create Your Own Board Game set features a 43 cm square blank board and 60 blank circle tokens, allowing you to design and personalize your own chess and checkers pieces using markers, paints, or crayons. Lightweight and assembly-free, it encourages creativity and strategic thinking, making it a unique, customizable game experience for two players.

Specifications

ASIN	B09MXFFG2Q
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	97,186 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 2,473 in Board Games (Toys & Games)
Colour	White
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (24)
Date First Available	8 Feb. 2019
Educational Objective(s)	Encourage creativity and strategic thinking
Item model number	AGP4009
Language	English
Manufacturer recommended age	0 - 6 years
Material Type(s)	Cardboard
Number of Game Players	2
Product Dimensions	43.18 x 43 x 0.1 cm; 739 g

Reviews

F**S

Not a bad product as shown. It was not what I expected and was able to handle marker coloring, Modge Podge to seal the marker colors. Finally a spray coat of spray on sealant coat. This is where I ran into an issue. Again I am sure I was doing far more than most would have placed on this material. I utilized it to make a personalized Chess Board and Truly put the product to the test I am certain.

5.07.2025

C**N

Me gusta diseñar y montar juegos de mesa desde cero. Esta era una opción para ahorrarme el trabajo de recortar cartón, pegarlo y forrarlo, que lleva bastante tiempo. Además, trae una caja que se puede decorar o forrar fácilmente. Aprovecho una oferta de Amazon para probarlo. Magnífica opción si no quiero dedicarle tiempo a montar el tablero. Se pinta sobre él o cubre con un dibujo, y ya está. Tomo nota, y más de una vez aprovecharé este producto.

15.01.2024

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