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Game Proofing Options
A prototype is the first step you take when making a game. Physical proofs are a closer representation of the final result than a prototype. The cost of adding a physical proof to your custom game order depends heavily on the components involved. The games will arrive fully assembled to give you a great idea of how the final product will look, though due to the complexities of the game production process not every component will be printed on our offset presses. Any component that is digitally printed will NOT be color accurate. Hard copy proofs are not available for domestic orders, but a minimum of 5 units can be purchased before placing a higher volume digital-offset order. Please read the following information carefully to find out what each part of the physical proof represents.
Card Game Physical Proof
Blue Core and Coreless Card Stocks
Offset-printed cards, packaged in a tuck box or shrink-wrapping = $350 per parent sheet. Digital printing is the default setting for tuck box proofs. See Card Count to calculate how many cards will print on a parent sheet. If your proof includes fewer cards than your packaging is designed for, blank or duplicate placeholder cards will be included to ensure a proper fit.
Offset-printed tuck-box only = $100
Digitally-printed** magnetic close box or two-piece box = $100
+ Premium Expedited Shipping Fee (Non-Negotiable Flat Rate per Shipment) = $100
CUSTOM CARD SIZES and CUSTOM ROUNDED CORNERS require a tooling fee – pricing TBD by your Account Manager
Black Core Card Stocks
Offset-printed cards, packaged in a tuck box or shrink-wrapping = $600 per parent sheet. Digital printing is the default setting for tuck box proofs. See Card Count to calculate how many cards will print on a parent sheet. If your proof includes fewer cards than your packaging is designed for, blank or duplicate placeholder cards will be included to ensure a proper fit.
Offset-printed tuck-box only = $100
Digitally-printed** magnetic close box or two-piece box = $100
+ Premium Expedited Shipping Fee (Non-Negotiable Flat Rate per Shipment) = $100
CUSTOM CARD SIZE and CUSTOM ROUNDED CORNERS require a tooling fee – pricing TBD by your Account Manager
Foil and PVC Card Stocks
Offset-printed cards, packaged in a tuck box or shrink-wrapping = $900 per parent sheet. Digital printing is the default setting for tuck box proofs. See Card Count to calculate how many cards will print on a parent sheet. If your proof includes fewer cards than your packaging is designed for, blank or duplicate placeholder cards will be included to ensure a proper fit.
Offset-printed tuck-box only = $100
Digitally-printed** magnetic close box or two-piece box = $100
+ Non-Negotiable Flat Premium Expedited Shipping Fee per Shipment = $100
CUSTOM CARD SIZE and CUSTOM ROUNDED CORNERS require a tooling fee – pricing TBD by your Account Manager
Add-Ons
Add-Ons, such as foil stamping and spot UV, differ from that of our book proofs.
Instruction Add-Ons:
+ Digitally-printed** instructions (sheet, accordion, saddle-stitched booklet or perfect bound booklet) = $50
+ Foil Stamping, Spot UV, Metallic Ink or Spot Color = $100 per add-on
+ Soft Touch or Anti-Scratch Matte Lamination = $100
+ Gloss Lamination = $50
Cards Add-Ons:
+ Foil Stamping = $300 per side, per parent sheet.
+ Spot UV = $150
+ Gilded Edges = $150
+ Metallic Ink or Spot Color = $100 per side, per parent sheet.
+ Lamination (Soft Touch Matte, Anti-Scratch Matte or Gloss) = $100
+ Linen Texture = $50
Box Add-Ons:
+ Foil Stamping = $100
+ Spot UV = $100
+ Linen Texture= $50
+ Debossing or Embossing = $50
+ Soft Touch or Anti-Scratch Lamination = $150
+ Metallic Ink or Spot Color = $100
+ Digitally-printed** Insert or Inside Box Printing = $50
Turnaround time = approx 3-4 weeks*
*Turnaround times are only estimates. Adding some specialty options will increase the turnaround time.
**Digitally printed proofs are NOT color accurate
For video walkthroughs of our of our Card Game Proofs, check out the visual guides below:
Board Game Physical Proof
Choose as many options as you’d like to include in your game proof. See above for pricing for cards, boxes, and instructions.
+ Digitally-printed** Tiles/Punchouts/Screens = $100 per sheet
+ Digitally-printed** Game Board = $100
+ Digitally-printed** Note Pad = $50 per design
+ Digitally-printed** Playmat = $50
+ Stock 0.63″ six-sided dice = FREE. $150 per die if custom design.
+ Stock Wooden or Plastic Game Pieces = FREE. Price TBD per piece if custom design is requested.
+ Vacuum-formed plastic box divider = $200
+ Stock Bag = FREE
+ $100 Premium Expedited Shipping Fee (Non-Negotiable Flat Rate per Shipment)
Add-Ons
Add-Ons, such as foil stamping and spot UV, differ from that of our book proofs. See the above “card game proof options” for pricing for add-ons applied to cards, boxes, and instructions.
Game Board, Tile, Punch-Out and Game Screen Add-Ons:
+ Foil Stamping, Spot UV, Metallic Ink or Spot Color = $100 per component
+ Soft Touch or Anti-Scratch Matte Lamination = $100 per component
+ Gloss Lamination = $50 per component
+ Screenprinted Bag = $100 per spot color
Turnaround time = approx 3-4 weeks*
*Turnaround times are only estimates. Adding some specialty options will increase the turnaround time.
**Digitally printed prototypes are NOT color accurate