Making a board game that you can sell and mass produce will cost between $4,000 to $20,000. This money goes towards creating prototypes, manufacturing custom components like cards and boards, and packaging.
Key Factors Affecting Cost
- Number and complexity of components
- Type of components
- Use of color and special printing techniques
- Number of prototypes and revisions
- Quantity being produced
Development Process
- Game design
- Prototyping with basic materials
- Manufacturing custom components
- Packaging
- Storage and distribution
Adding features like new game modes and locations increases costs. But it also attracts more players, leading to more revenue. Customization likewise appeals to players. For example, pool games that allow players to arrange the balls differently pique more interest.
Ongoing expenses for a board game business will include storage expenses for games yet to be sold. Obtaining a quotation for your specific board game project is usually the best way to get an accurate idea of the manufacturing cost for a specific board game.