FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Do samples cost extra?

Most standard material samples are free of charge, allowing clients to evaluate paperboards, punchboards, and commonly used components. For custom tooling or special finishes, sample production involves additional costs, which are fully documented in the quote. Providing samples helps minimize risk during mass production, ensures client satisfaction, and supports informed decision-making for Kickstarter, retail, or large-scale projects. View Details

Are shipping costs included?

Novabond Game Manufacturing offers flexible shipping options: EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP depending on client needs. Shipping fees are calculated separately to allow transparency and flexibility. We can provide freight consultation, recommending cost-effective methods for bulk shipments, split shipments, or multi-warehouse delivery. international clients benefit from our experience coordinating with international carriers, customs, and import regulations. View Details

Can I get price estimates with incomplete files?

Yes. Novabond Game Manufacturing can provide preliminary estimates based on sketches, descriptions, or partial designs. While exact pricing requires production-ready files, early estimates help clients plan budgets, make design decisions, and evaluate feasibility before finalizing artwork or CAD files. This proactive approach reduces delays and allows smooth communication with international clients. View Details

Do you offer Kickstarter-friendly pricing?

Yes. Novabond Game Manufacturing supports flexible minimum order quantities, transparent cost breakdowns, and early-stage prototype guidance. This approach is ideal for indie creators or crowdfunding campaigns where budgeting and cost predictability are critical. By leveraging our factory efficiency, we help creators achieve high-quality components at competitive costs, ensuring backers receive professional products while creators maintain healthy margins. View Details

Do you offer price matching?

Novabond Game Manufacturing evaluates comparable quotes and can propose optimized manufacturing solutions. Our factory-backed capabilities often allow lower cost without compromising quality. Clients can share competitor quotes for review, and we provide alternatives using material, layout, or assembly optimizations to achieve cost savings, making Novabond Game Manufacturing a competitive choice for high-quality tabletop game production. View Details

Do larger order quantities reduce unit cost?

Yes. Economies of scale apply to printing, molding, and assembly. Ordering larger quantities spreads fixed costs, such as molds and setup fees, over more units, reducing the per-unit cost. Novabond Game Manufacturing’s factory expertise enables efficient batch production, allowing international clients to benefit from bulk pricing while maintaining consistent quality and timely delivery. View Details

Are tooling fees included in the initial quote?

For custom components, such as dice, plastic trays, or miniatures, tooling fees are itemized separately in our quotations. Novabond Game Manufacturing ensures that tooling costs are clear upfront, including mold creation, testing, and maintenance. This allows clients to make informed decisions on which components require unique molds versus modular solutions, and plan Kickstarter or retail budgets accordingly. View Details

Do you provide detailed quotations?

Yes. Novabond Game Manufacturing provides comprehensive quotations for every project, detailing component costs, printing, finishing, packaging, assembly, mold fees, and optional shipping scenarios. This transparency ensures clients can compare costs accurately and plan budgets confidently. We also include notes on potential variables, such as additional language printing or minor design changes, so there are no surprises during production. View Details

How can I reduce production costs without sacrificing quality?

Novabond Game Manufacturing offers strategic recommendations to optimize production costs:

1.Material optimization: Selecting alternative paperboards, plastics, or coatings without affecting durability.

2.Board layout adjustments: Efficient nesting of punchboard tokens reduces waste.

3.Shared molds or modular trays: Reusing tooling for similar components.

4.Packaging alternatives: Opting for simpler boxes, insert designs, or multi-language printing in one run.

These optimizations leverage our in-house engineering expertise, allowing international clients to save on material and labor costs while keeping product quality and presentation intact. View Details

What factors affect the cost of a tabletop game?

The cost of producing a tabletop game depends on multiple factors: material selection, component quantity, printing finishes, packaging style, mold creation, and order volume. Custom dice, miniatures, or plastic trays require mold fees, while special coatings or lamination affect per-unit cost. Novabond Game Manufacturing’s factory-backed production enables transparent cost breakdowns, allowing clients to understand where adjustments can optimize the budget without compromising quality. Early consultation helps plan cost-effective solutions for both Kickstarter campaigns and retail production. View Details