The cost of printing and manufacturing your custom board game price will matter on some factors. For instance, it will depend on the complexity of the game, the number and type of components, the materials used, and the quantity you will get. But you will have an idea of the numbers included in different options. You can learn the usual prices, which will depend on the range of quantities.

Game boards

The component of any board game is the board. Any size with a specific finish like matte or gloss lamination, die-cutting, and foil stamping. But choosing a flat rather than a folding board and using one of the basic sizes with a simple printed surface will cost you less than a multi-fold, foil-stamped, and hexagonal board with embossed features. The usual game board platforms are blueboard and grayboard. The grayboard is cheaper, but you can choose a thinner board that is cheaper than a thicker board. Combining a standard size with a less expensive board and finding a thinner stock can help you lessen the costs.

Custom cards

It is one of the most famous and best parts of any board game’s mechanics, other than the dice, are the cards. With all the components, the card size and material affect the overall price of a custom board game. For instance, using coated paper will cost less than using black-core paper. When looking for card sizes, you can choose from the following dimensions; it helps you save money because you have these card molds in stock.

Miniatures

Custom-made miniatures are one of the most expensive parts that you can order. When you make a game that will not need custom miniature figures, it helps you save money. But when your game has miniatures, it gets cheaper every time you order more game units. It helps you to lower the costs, and you should choose a minimum order of 3,000 game units or even more.

Game boxes

One of the most economical is the telescope box. The more hinges, flaps, tucks, ribbons, magnetic inserts, and other additions a box has, the more it will cost. This is why you must choose a classic box design when you have a limited budget. They can also package your game in a corrugated box, but it is an economical choice. Most clients prefer a rigid box style, as it looks more professional.

Dice and pieces

You have two options for dice and other pieces like standees, meeples, counters, and more. You can order ready-made pieces from the manufacturers or make them to your custom designs. When you make your game using basic ready-made, you can save more because these pieces are cheaper than custom-made ones. And they can get them for you at wholesale rather than retail prices. Bespoke pieces are expensive as they have to go through the process of materials, design checks, making molds, and more where everything adds up.

Making and manufacturing a custom board game is a big undertaking that can get complicated. It is expected that it will be expensive, depending on the game. You must talk to the printing company about your needs or when you are ready to print.