Custom Heads Up Game Manufacturer & Bulk Wholesale Service

Looking for a reliable custom heads up game manufacturer? FUNWAY offers premium OEM/ODM solutions for party game brands, promotional gift buyers, and entertainment companies. Custom card decks, headbands, and global shipping.
  • ISO 9001
  • CE Mark
  • FSC Certified
  • REACH
  • RoHS
  • CPC
  • ASTM F963
  • EN71

Product Anatomy & Customization Options

Every element shown here is fully customizable. Pick individual parts or redesign the whole thing. You can supply your own artwork, or we can handle the design for you.

The Category Card Decks

  • 200-400 word cards across 4-8 category decks (movies, animals, celebrities, accents, custom themes)
  • 300gsm cardstock with glossy lamination, large bold text readable from across the room
  • Custom word lists, branded card backs, and category designs matching your IP or event theme

The Headbands

  • 2-6 adjustable elastic headbands with molded plastic card-holder slot that clips the card to the forehead
  • Custom branded colors, printed logos on the strap, and PP plastic holder in your theme color
  • Optional: one-size velcro strap for kids’ editions or premium padded versions

The Sand Timer

  • 60 or 90-second sand timer, impact-resistant plastic tube with custom colored sand
  • Branded end caps in custom colors with your logo printed or embossed
  • Optional: electronic buzzer timer upgrade for premium editions

The Scoring Chips

  • 60-100 scoring chips so teams can track correct guesses round by round
  • Punchboard tokens or ABS plastic chips with custom printed designs and denominations
  • Optional: mini scoreboard card with dry-erase surface instead of chips

The Rule Sheet

  • Single folded rule sheet or 8-page mini booklet with illustrated setup and gameplay steps
  • 128gsm art paper, full-color printing, custom layout and artwork
  • Optional: multilingual rule cards for international retail

The Box

  • Compact tuck box or two-piece rigid box sized for decks, headbands, timer, and chips
  • Full-color printed wrap with your party brand artwork, matte or glossy finish
  • Optional: drawer-style box or magnetic closure for gift-market editions

Technical Specifications Table

Specifications

Options & Capabilities

MOQ (Minimum Order)

500 / 1,000 sets (Best for bulk buy custom heads up game requests)

Card Count & Size

200-400 cards, poker size 2.5″x3.5″ or custom oversized format

Card Stock

300gsm / 350gsm Art Paper with Glossy or Matte Lamination

Headband Material

Elastic Fabric Strap with PP Plastic Card Holder, Custom Colors

Timer Options

60s / 90s Sand Timer or Electronic Buzzer Timer

Scoring Components

Punchboard Tokens, ABS Chips, or Dry-Erase Scoreboard Card

Surface Finishing

Glossy / Matte Lamination, Spot UV, Foil Stamping on Box

Box Types

Tuck Box, Two-Piece Rigid Box, Drawer Box with Custom Insert

Printing Method

CMYK Full Color Offset Printing, PMS (Pantone) Matching

Sample Lead Time

3-5 Days for Digital Sample; 7-10 Days for Offset Printed Proof

Estimated Manufacturing Cost: A Heads Up Game Case Study

Base Specification for This Example:

  • The Card Decks: 300 word cards across 6 category decks on 300gsm art paper with glossy lamination.
  • The Headbands: 4 adjustable elastic headbands with PP plastic card holders in custom colors.
  • The Timer: One 60-second sand timer with custom colored sand and branded end caps.
  • The Scoring Chips: 80 punchboard scoring tokens with custom printed denominations.
  • The Packaging: Custom tuck box with printed wrap and card divider insert for decks and headbands.
Tiered Bulk Pricing Table (FOB Factory)

Order Quantity (Bulk Buy)

Estimated Price Per Set

500 Sets (MOQ)

$6.50 – $8.50 / set

1,000 Sets

$4.80 – $6.20 / set

3,000 Sets

$3.60 – $4.60 / set

5,000+ Sets

As low as $2.90 / set

⚠️ Crucial Note on Setup Costs: The prices above are ballpark figures for reference. Your actual cost will depend on card count (each extra 100 cards adds roughly $0.40 to $0.70 per set), headband quantity and quality (custom molded holders add one-time tooling of roughly $2,000 to $3,500), timer choice (electronic buzzer upgrades add roughly $1.50 to $2.50 per set), packaging upgrades (rigid box adds roughly $1.20 to $2.00 per set), special finishes, and shipping destinations.

Individual Component Pricing

Need a quote for just one component? Check individual pricing for each sub-service.

Why Choose FUNWAY

We have been making cards, puzzles, and board games since 1999. Today we run a 16,000-square-meter factory with over 200 workers. We are a direct OEM/ODM manufacturer, not a trading company. We have finished 5,000+ projects and shipped 2.3 million+ products worldwide. You get factory-direct pricing and a team that knows this work inside out.

We handle everything from design to final packing. You can order 1 piece for testing or 10,000 for a full launch — we keep the same quality at any quantity.

  • Competitive Bulk Pricing
  • Factory-Direct Quality Control
  • On-Time Delivery Promise
  • 1-on-1 Project Support
  • Trusted by Global Brands
  • Secure Payment & After-Sales
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Why Bulk Buy From FUNWAY

Competitive Bulk Pricing

  • 1 for prototype Available.
  • MOQ starts at 100 decks with real factory pricing.
  • No hidden tooling fees – art setup is included.
  • Volume tiers unlock deeper unit costs as your brand grows.
Pre-Production Check

Factory-Direct Quality Control

  • Raw material incoming check
  • First-piece print approval
  • In-process patrol inspection
  • Finished-goods sampling,
  • Pre-shipment full check.
  • Your approved sample is the gold standard for bulk.

On-Time Delivery Promise

  • 15-20 days locked production cycle after sample approval.
  • Delay penalties are written into the contract.
  • DHL, FedEx, and sea freight with full tracking from our door to yours.

1-on-1 Project Support

  • One dedicated account manager from quote to delivery.
  • WhatsApp / WeChat / Email response within 24 hours.
  • Urgent issues within 4 hours.
  • Unlimited artwork revisions before sample approval.

Trusted by Global Brands

  • Serving creators and distributors in 30+ countries.
  • 67% of clients reorder within 6 months.
  • Proven track record with Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns, from prototype to fulfillment.

Secure Payment & After-Sales

  • 30% deposit to start, 70% against copy of B/L.
  • PayPal, Alibaba Trade Assurance, and L/C accepted.
  • Quality defects are covered by our replacement or refund policy.

OEM / ODM Manufacturing Process

Project & Component Mapping

Step 1: Project Review & Component Mapping

We do not quote from a loose parts list. We quote from a complete product plan.

Before pricing, we map every component: board, cards, tokens, rulebook, insert, box, and accessories. We check how they fit as one packed set. This keeps the quote accurate. It also prevents surprises later in tooling, packing, and freight. We check:

  • Board size and fold type
  • Card count and deck thickness
  • Rulebook size and page count
  • Insert and box structure
  • Punchboards, wooden parts, dice, meeples, or plastic parts after that
  • Target quantity and delivery market

Getting this order right keeps your project on budget and on schedule.

Step 2: DFM Check & Manufacturing Review

A bad sample usually starts from a design that was never checked for real production.

Before we build samples, we review your files for real-world manufacturing. We check dielines, bleed, safe zones, fold lines, card thickness, box depth, insert fit, and surface finish. We fix these issues before sampling:

  • Artwork too close to cut edge
  • Board folds that may crack after lamination
  • Cards too thick for the tuck box or insert
  • Punchboard tokens too small or weak after die-cutting
  • Box depth too tight once all parts are packed
  • Freight cost rising because box size was not controlled early

If the packed set cannot close cleanly, changing the finish will not fix it. We fix the structure first.

Step 3: Sample Production & Approval

The sample is not a photo shoot. It is the production standard.

We build the first sample to test material feel, fold strength, color accuracy, box fit, insert tightness, and total weight. You review it. You approve it. This approved sample becomes the Golden Sample. All mass production is checked against it.

After this point, changes to board size, card stock, insert, or box depth will restart cost and lead time. We keep the sample stable so your bulk order stays on track.

Step 4: Tooling & Mold Setup

We open tooling only after the Golden Sample is locked.

Tooling covers die-cut tools for cards, boards, punchboards, inserts, and boxes. For special plastic parts, we may need molds or fixtures.

We never rush tooling while the design is still moving. Once the die is made, changes cost time and money. We wait for your final approval before cutting steel.

This protects your tooling investment and keeps the project on schedule.

Step 5: Pre-Production Validation

Small errors are cheapest to catch before the full run.

We run a small pre-production batch. We check color drift, cutting position, fold accuracy, board thickness, surface finish, and component fit.

If anything does not match the Golden Sample, we stop and fix it before using more material. This step saves both time and cost.

This is why we never skip pre-production validation.

Step 6: Mass Production & Assembly

A game is not done when the parts are printed. It is done when the box closes properly.

Cards, boards, Punchboards, rulebooks, boxes, inserts, wooden pieces, dice, and accessories have to work as one packed set. During assembly, we check whether the approved packing layout still makes sense at production speed.

This is critical for B2B orders. Your distributor receives finished goods, not loose parts. Every set must be packed clean, stack flat, and ship safely.

We control assembly so your goods arrive ready for shelf or warehouse.

Step 7: Final QC & Global Shipping

A perfect product can still fail if the carton is wrong.

Before shipping, we check carton count, sets per carton, gross weight, carton size, shipping marks, and barcode labels. We match everything to your purchase order.

For B2B and retail orders, we also check pallet markings and stack height.

Small direct shipments get standard export packing. We ship by DHL, FedEx, or sea freight with full tracking. Every order leaves our factory with correct paperwork.

Why This Process Matters

Most problems do not show up early. They show up after one wrong decision forces the next.

  • A larger board changes the fold size.
  • The fold size changes the box footprint.
  • The box footprint changes insert and carton fit.
  • The carton fit changes freight cost.
  • Thicker cards can make the insert too tight.
  • A late artwork change delays sampling and mass production.

This process is not meant to slow you down. For simple projects, we keep it fast. For complex projects with many parts, retail rules, or tight deadlines, these checks protect you from costly rework.

What is a Heads Up Game?

A custom heads up game is a fast-paced party guessing game where one player holds a word card on their forehead without seeing it, while teammates shout clues, act, or sing to help them guess before the timer runs out.

Players flip the card down for a correct guess and up to pass. The team with the most correct guesses when the sand timer empties wins the round.

Party brands, corporate event organizers, and promotional gift buyers order custom heads up games with branded word decks for product launches, team-building events, and retail party lines.

We manufacture the complete set in-house: card printing, headband assembly, timers, and packaging. Custom word lists in any language are welcome.

FAQs About Custom Heads Up Games

A: Yes. Send us your word lists in Excel or text format and we handle card layout and printing. We can also write themed decks for you (movies, sports, brand trivia, holiday editions) in English or other languages.

A: Our MOQ starts at 500 sets for bulk production. Single prototype samples are available for design validation before mass production.

A: Yes. We can print or weave your logo onto the elastic strap, produce the plastic card holder in your brand color, and match the whole set to your visual identity.

A: Yes. All components use child-safe materials and non-toxic inks, and comply with EN71, ASTM F963, and CPC standards. Headband plastics are BPA-free.

A: Tuck boxes are the most popular for party games at retail. We also offer two-piece rigid boxes and drawer boxes with card divider inserts for gift-market editions.

A: Yes. Family, adult, kids, and branded corporate editions can share the same headbands, timer, and box structure — only the card decks and box artwork change, keeping unit costs low.

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