How much does it cost to post a board game?
UK postage prices for a board game, compared across Royal Mail, Evri and InPost.
The cheapest way to post a board game is Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop for £2.62.
Based on a typical packed size of 40 × 28 × 8cm and weight of 1.5kg (Royal Mail size: Small Parcel).
Check your exact size & weightAll options for a board game
| Service | Speed | Tracked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop Drop at a ParcelShop; recipient collects from their chosen shop | Usually 2-4 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £2.62 |
| InPost Locker to locker - Small (A) Drop in any InPost locker 24/7 - no printer needed | Usually 1-3 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £2.99 approx. |
| InPost Locker to locker - Medium (B) Drop in any InPost locker 24/7 - no printer needed | Usually 1-3 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £3.49 approx. |
| Evri Small parcel Book online, drop at an Evri ParcelShop or locker | Usually 2-3 working days | Yes | £3.52 |
| InPost Locker to locker - Large (C) Drop in any InPost locker 24/7 - no printer needed | Usually 1-3 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £3.99 approx. |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 (bought online) Print label online, drop at Post Office, postbox or collection | Aims for 2-3 working days | Yes | £4.25 approx. |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Small Parcel Post Office counter or stamps | Aims for 2-3 working days | No | £4.60 |
| Evri Standard parcel Book online, drop at an Evri ParcelShop or locker | Usually 2-3 working days | Yes | £4.79 approx. |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 (bought online) Print label online, drop at Post Office, postbox or collection | Aims for next working day | Yes | £5.45 approx. |
| Royal Mail 1st Class Small Parcel Post Office counter or stamps | Aims for next working day | No | £5.90 |
Prices from 5 October 2026, last checked 1 October 2026. Prices marked approx. are our best estimate – confirm with the carrier before paying.
Royal Mail or a courier?
The cheapest Royal Mail option is Tracked 48 (bought online) at £4.25, and the cheapest courier is Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop at £2.62 – so for a board game, a courier is cheaper by £1.63. Royal Mail delivers to the door and you can hand it in at any Post Office; courier drop-off services are often cheaper but may need the recipient to collect from a shop or locker.
How to pack a board game for posting
- Bag up loose pieces, cards and dice so they don't spread inside the box.
- Tape the lid shut.
- Put the box in a mailing bag, or a slightly larger box for expensive games.
- Measure - big-box games over 45cm long become Medium Parcels.
Common mistake: Bulky games over 45cm long or 16cm deep are charged as Medium Parcels by Royal Mail - courier services are often much cheaper for these.
Good to know
Games with a lot of components can be heavy. Weigh them packed - weight decides the courier price.
What if yours is heavier?
Weight changes the price, so here is the cheapest option at the same size but heavier weights.
| Packed weight | Cheapest | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5kg | £2.62 | Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop |
| 2.25kg | £2.62 | Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop |
| 3kg | £2.62 | Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop |