Spielmaterial
Spielmaterial is the set of physical components that accompany a game and are used by players during play. In German-language discourse, it typically refers to all tangible elements—excluding the printed rules and the box—that participants handle, arrange, or exchange to enact the game’s mechanics.
Common elements include game boards or play mats; playing cards and their protective sleeves; dice, spinners,
Material and quality choices impact play experience and durability. Cardboard stock and paper laminates vary in
In production, Spielmaterial is planned to support game balance, modularity, and replayability. Expansions often add new