I had to fold the rule book in 4 to get it to fit, so I’m thinking of putting the little things we need reminding of (how many coins/# of people) on the inside cover instead, but for now:
(thanks to @geek2nurse on another thread I now know the image wouldn’t show because the forum can’t do rasters inside vectors in .svgs without zipping)
Fixed
Made with 3mm Baltic Birch cut using maple settings to cut, Draft photo for the front image, and Draft graphic for the spine. No glue (yet)
I can see you’re having fun.
Inclusion of the paper mock-up reflects your attention to detail… and every iteration.
I would be tempted to seal the engraving on the front cover. The degree of burn is the shading/patina, and any surface abrasion, just surface contact with anything else will affect it.
Nice combination of design possibilities. The living hinge id always a favorite.
I have a question though: what is the locking mechanism? It seems like there’s intent for something since there’s a couple of tiny holes, but I can’t figure it out.
Yay! My plan was to put in a metal hook that would be tightened through the lid hole, and stick into the base hole…what I’m currently using is a rubber band because I suck at finishing details!
@deirdrebeth my local Michaels didn’t have any small box clasps when I went to look today; strange because I could have sworn I bought clasps from them before. Either way I’m not sure if the 1/8" material would be enough to attach the hardware. I like your idea of a hook kind of thing. Another idea I’m tossing around is some kind of strap; maybe rivet in a snap or button or something.
I also suck at finishing details… if the proofgrade material didn’t come pre-finished I’m sure mind would still be bare wood
I love your design! I was thinking of adapting it for other game boxes for my own use, if that’s OK. The curvy bits you have on either side of the round tokens - are those to shorten the length to make the fit better for the tokens, or to make the hinge go around the box neater, or both?
Feel free- my design was inspired by someone else’s too!
When you finish yours post a link here because I’d love to see them! I’m actually just finishing up on a version for Code Names so I’ll be posting that here hopefully this week.
The Cs are there so the space is exactly correct for the tokens. If I made the whole box smaller there wasn’t room for the cards You’ll note that in my initial design the Cs aren’t supported…those broke, so if you do something like that be sure to add supports! The curves on the outside edges make the living hinge curve correctly - I’ve said to myself that if I did that again I’d flatten the very tips of those outside curves, because as of now the flat part for the name kind of balances on the curve (I guess I could wet the wood and bend it too…)
That box is still up and running a year, and many uses, later - so it’s sturdy too!
maple settings to cut, Draft photo for the front image, and Draft graphic for the spine. No glue (yet) 
You’ll note that in my initial design the Cs aren’t supported…those broke, so if you do something like that be sure to add supports! The curves on the outside edges make the living hinge curve correctly - I’ve said to myself that if I did that again I’d flatten the very tips of those outside curves, because as of now the flat part for the name kind of balances on the curve (I guess I could wet the wood and bend it too…)