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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to create a custom board game from start to finish?

Most projects take 5 to 9 months from start to finish. This includes designing a bespoke game about your brand specifically tailored to your needs and your audience, refining it through playtesting and development to ensure balance and fun, creating unique art and graphic design for the game, the manufacturing, and freight shipping the order to you. The exact timeline depends on how complex your game is. Re-orders take about half as long, since the game is already designed.

Can you design a game if I only have a basic idea of what I want, or if I have no idea?

Aboslutely! We always start by understanding your brand, your audience, and your goals for a custom game. Then we propose several different game concepts and help you select the idea that best suits your needs.

What kind of components and materials will my game have?

All our games are manufactured at Panda Game Manufacturing, the industry leader in premium board games. We can include custom shapes, designs, sizes and colors, and we have a huge range of materials to select from including premium cardstocks and cardboards, wood, dice, plastics, metal, and even resin! Everything is made custom to suit the game we design for you.

What is the minimum number of games you can make for me?

Our minimum order is usually 1000 games - though in certain circumstances we can go lower. There are price breaks available for higher order quantities.

How much does it cost to make a custom board game?

The cost depends on the complexity of the game and the size of your order, but for most projects we do, the cost is between $8 and $20 per copy of the game. That is an all-inclusive price. We structure our pricing so that you can make a healthy profit by selling the games to your audience. Schedule a call with us, and we can provide accurate pricing for your specific needs.

Do you also handle the art and graphics for my game?

Yes, we work with the industry’s best artists and graphic designers to create custom art and graphic design from scratch specifically for your game. We coordinate the entire process. If you have specific art or specific icons you want included, we can incorporate them. We don’t use AI generated art unless you specifically request it.

Do you coordinate shipping the finished games?

Yes! We will handle the entire freight shipping process, including clearing customs. The games will arrive directly to the location of your choice. 

Can you make a prototype of my game before producing the full order?

Yes, we always make and send you a prototype of your game before producing the full order. This lets you play your game in real life, so you can request any needed changes before we start the main production.

Can you make eco-friendly or sustainable board games?

Board games are already an enironmentally friendly form of entertainment. They are made once and then last for years. They are made primarily from paper, cardboard and wood, which are renewable resources, and they use very few single-use plastics. In addition, our production partner Panda has a strong sustainability commitment and we have the option to select specific eco-friendly components.

Do you sell my game to the public?

No. The games we make are sent to you. You use your existing distribution or direct-to-consumer channels to sell the games to your audience. You can also use the games as gifts to your employees, partners and clients, and use them as a unique marketing tool to promote and grow your brand and to engage your community.

What is the first step?

Contact Us and tells us a bit about what you want. We’ll schedule a call to learn more about you and your needs, and we can often brainstorm and propose some initial game concepts right on that call! 

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