7 Steps to Produce a Board Game
First time game creators are driven by the passion they feel for their game. When you know you’ve got a winner, you feel ready to take it all on, but there’s a lot to tackle. To get through successfully, you need a path to follow. If you’re not sure what comes next, try following these steps:
1. Create A Rules Guide
Rules are essential for understanding your game. If your game is awesome, but no one knows how to play it, you’re not going to get anywhere. It’s crucial you not only be able to explain the appeal of your game and how it works, but also that the rules be able to stand in for your words when you’re not there.
2. Get to Know the Printing Process
Whether you’ve made a card or board game, you’ll need material printed. Everything from the game components, to rules, to packaging needs to be designed and printed. Get to know some industry terms and standards before you dive in by downloading this terminology guide from our sister company Delano Games. When you’re ready to learn more, the Delano team is ready to help!
3. Engage a Manufacturer
In order to seek out or plan for funding, you’ll have to know how much money you need in order to create your game. Get a handle on this information by reaching out to a manufacturer for a quote. A great manufacturer can act as an experienced partner guiding you through the process and helping you to avoid any pitfalls.
4. Contact a Graphic Designer
Once you have engaged with a manufacturer, you should have a clear idea of the components you need designed for your game, including the exact dimensions. From here, partner with a graphic designer to create and prep your design files for print.
5. Hand Off to Manufacturer
When your dimensions have been determined, your files are ready to go, and you’ve sorted out all the funding questions, it’s time to pass your files off to your manufacturer. From there, manufacturers like Delano keep you in the loop through a dedicated Account Manager who works directly with the production staff to ensure quality and provide you with access to real-time status updates.
6. Storage & Fulfillment
When your game is printed and assembled, it will be time to shift your focus to warehousing and fulfillment. Luckily for you, Delano does both. We have low cost storage and we’re centrally located to ship your game quickly and cost effectively.
7. Enjoy Your Game
You’re printed, assembled and your game is safely where it needs to be. Enjoy it! Share your game with friends and family. Take time to play the complete version and be sure to check the web for feedback from others who are loving your game!
