Riftbound TCG Token Care, Storage & Tournament Tips

Your Riftbound TCG token set is built to last — PLA tokens are surprisingly durable and tournament-friendly. Here's how to keep them looking and performing their best, plus practical tips from players who've been running our tokens in competitive play.

Why 3D-Printed PLA Tokens Last

Cardboard tokens warp, bend, and fade after a few months of regular play. Acrylic tokens chip and crack when dropped. Our PLA tokens:

  • Don't warp at normal room temperatures (only matters above ~140°F/60°C — don't leave them in a hot car)
  • Resist chipping better than acrylic because PLA has slight flex
  • Hold ink and embossed text permanently — no fading from sleeve friction
  • Don't peel like sticker-labeled tokens

Daily Storage

The included carrying case has individual slots for each token — use it. It keeps tokens from clinking against each other and prevents the matte finish from scuffing over time. Throwing all tokens into a single bag is fine short-term, but you'll start to see surface wear after 50+ play sessions.

Tournament-Ready Organization

Players running our tokens in competitive Riftbound events have shared a few favorite organization tricks:

  1. Sort by frequency, not type. Keep your most-used tokens (Stun, Buff, common Damage) in the front-left slots so they're fastest to grab during turns.
  2. Color-code the case lid. A piece of washi tape on the inside of the lid noting what's where saves seconds per turn.
  3. Carry a spare set. If you play at multiple venues, having a second case at your usual playgroup's space removes a thing to remember.

Cleaning

If tokens get sticky from snacks or hand oils (it happens):

  • Damp microfiber cloth + warm water = 95% of cleaning needs
  • For stubborn marks, a tiny drop of dish soap on the cloth
  • Avoid: alcohol-based cleaners (can dull the matte finish), abrasive scrubbing pads, dishwashers

Travel Tips

For convention or tournament travel:

  • Pack the case inside a deckbox or backpack — don't toss it loose in checked luggage
  • Avoid extreme heat (car dashboards in summer = no)
  • If flying internationally, the case is small enough to qualify as carry-on personal item

Lost a Token?

It happens. Drop us a message via the contact page with your order number and which token(s) you're missing — we'll print replacements at cost. We'd rather you keep playing than have to buy a whole new set.

Looking for More Tokens?

If you play multiple decks and need a second set of color-coded tokens, or if you also play Gundam TCG, check our Card Game Tokens collection.

Built in Calgary, shipped free across Canada and the US. Questions? Hit us up.

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