Frequently asked questions

1Does Grand can provide eco-friendly printing production solutions?

Absolutely. As a highly socially responsible company, Grand always dedicated to breaking the boundary broaden international horizons,and catering to the requirement of sustainable development. We have produced the eco-friendly sample Kit and provided other eco-friendly printing production solutions,such a environmental, etc.

2If we need a splicing punchboard, what are some suggestions for making it?

A Punchboard of the splicing type is used usually because there is a large area that needs to be unrolled.There are three splicing methods in splicing. The first is to use punchboards of the same size for splicing. The second kind of shared template is for small tokens that do not make up for the lack of space, especially square, right triangle, and hexagonal tokens. The third is similar to the splicing of the game board, which does not completely disconnect the board.Usually, the second method is the most used, which requires that the token's background color be consistent and that at least one edge is connected to the punchboard when using this method.

3If I wanna do box-shaped wooden fittings, what kind of material should be used?

Generally speaking, there are many different types of wood, and the wood itself determines the quality of the finished wood product. No specified material, we will recommend pine. Pine is selected in the box-shaped wooden fittings because of its relatively lightweight, yellowish color and fluffy texture.

4Would it be better to add edging to the game board?

Usually, it is.

Adding edging can help increase the durability of the game board, especially to make the corners less prone to delamination. In addition, edging can hide its material structure from the game board, which looks more beautiful.

Of course, the use of edging will increase the thickness of the corners of the game board, which is not suitable for a game board that pursues uniform thickness. You can refer to the punchboard as a game board without edging.

Also, if you request to make a game board with edging added, then its production cost will also increase.

5What information do we need to exchange withGrand before a board game manufacturing project begins?
We will ask you for some of the following information: If there are functional requirements? Do you have specific requests for the tests? Do you need us to provide you with material certification or test reports? If not, we will offer you some professional suggestions based on our experience. If possible, please let us know the final exported destination and the applicable age so we can make tests according to the local rules and regulations of shipping address.
6How many samples does Grand expect us to provide for your manufacturing reference?

We hope you can provide at least two samples.

It will help us to calculate more accurate prices while shortening the quotation time. Or is it possible to provide us with products of a similar level for our comparative analysis?

If possible, please provide two physical samples or similar products so that we can compare them when quoting.

7How will Grand deal with issues about the third-party inspection?

If your product needs to be inspected by a third party during mass production, please inform us in advance of the inspection time, inspection standard, inspection quantity, and other basic information, and we will arrange it for you one by one.

If you have more needs, you can communicate with us at any time.Grand will provide you with effective suggestions for different situations, such as SGS, TUV...

8What delivery options does Grand offer? How long does shipping take?

Generally speaking,Grand can provide ocean shipping, air shipment, railway transport, road transport, and bonded warehouse. 

However, the transportation time varies depending on the destination of the product, and we will choose the most reasonable delivery method for all clients.

9How long does a production sample or prototype take to produce?

Based on a “standard” complexity board/card/miniatures game, please refer to this estimated production schedule for your reference.

Type

Material

Estimated lead time

Blank sample

Paper

3-5 Days

Digital printed sample(PPS)

Paper

7-10 Days

Offset printed sample(PPS)

Paper

10-14 Days

First Production Copy(FPC)

Paper

10-14 Days

Red wax

Plastic

3-5 Days/Kind

PU wax

Resin

3-5 Days/Kind

Test mold samples

Plastic

40-45 Days/Kind

Wood components

Wood

7-10 Days/Kind

We are also able to provide rush order support upon request for your games. Please contact your project manager for further discussion on timelines and schedules to meet your needs.

10What is a realistic timeline for the production?

Although the delivery time depends on the complexity of a project and when you place the order, if we base this on 10,000 units and a “standard” board game complexity, the following timeline provides a good point of reference.

Type

 Normal delivery time

Rush order

 support Remarks

Board game

35-45 days after

 approval of digital 

printed samples

20-25 days

No game parts

 that need to open 

mold

Card game

25-30 days after

 approval of drafts

Contains 3-4 decks 

of cards with each 

deck is 54 pcs cards

Contains 3-4 decks 

of cards with each

 deck is 54 pcs cards

Miniature game

5-7 months after

 receipt of all stl 

miniature files

3-4 months after receipt of all stl 

miniature files

 
11How does Grand ensure the quality of miniatures?

Ensuring the quality of miniatures is a top priority for Grand, and we take several measures to guarantee the excellence of our products.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, our mold directors possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise. They are well-versed in identifying risks throughout the molding process, including parting, injection molding, bonding, and packaging.

One of the key factors that set us apart from other factories is that we complete all production links for our molds in-house. This allows us to manage the quality of our molds more effectively, ensuring that they are delivered on time and with complete confidentiality.

As you know, old machines can lead to problems with mold gaps, unstable parameters, and other issues that can affect the quality of the final product. AtGrand, we have 36 injection molding machines, 17 units can be automated production, 10 units were purchased this year, and the remaining 26 units were purchased in recent years. So we can avoid these problems and maintain consistency in our production process.

Packaging is another critical aspect of ensuring the quality of miniatures. Outsourcing this process can lead to difficulties in controlling quality, delivery time, and product confidentiality. To address this issue, we have set up both a general assembly workshop and a dust-free assembly workshop in our factory. This allows us to complete the packaging process in-house and customize packaging schemes according to the specific needs of our customers.

12Does Grand will provide any potential support for our coming cooperation?

Yes, of course. As we promoted,Grand is always constantly self-renewal and iteration. We desire to hear the harsh sound for better improvement. To better support you dig your potential requirements and exploring more possibilities of production, we will take more time to communicate with you about your projects.

13Can a product test report be issued?

Product Testing is conducted internally at Grand's lab (or outside at 3rd party labs) during every stage of production to ensure the quality of products and components. If you want additional testing for CE, ASTM F963, CPSIA, etc, we have several long-term, lab test partners who are internationally certified and offer cost efficient services.