Custom Hive Game Manufacturer & Bulk Wholesale Service
Looking for a reliable custom hive game manufacturer? FUNWAY offers premium OEM/ODM solutions for abstract strategy game brands, gift shops, and travel game collections. Hexagonal tiles, bug artwork, and global shipping.
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.
Technical Specifications Table
Specifications | Options & Capabilities |
|---|---|
MOQ (Minimum Order) | 500 / 1,000 sets (Best for bulk buy custom hive game requests) |
Tile Count & Size | 22 core tiles + 6 expansion tiles, 38-42mm hex, or custom dimensions |
Tile Material | Bakelite (Classic Weighted Feel), Acrylic, or ABS Plastic |
Artwork Method | Laser Engraving with Ink Fill, UV Printing, or Inlay Sticker |
Pouch Material | Canvas / Cotton / Velvet Drawstring, Custom Printed or Embroidered |
Rulebook | 12-16 Pages, 128gsm Art Paper, Saddle-Stitched, Multilingual Available |
Surface Finishing | Matte / Glossy Lamination, Spot UV, Embossed Box Logo |
Box Types | Two-Piece Rigid Box, Hexagonal Box, or Tin Case with Insert |
Printing Method | CMYK Full Color Offset Printing, PMS (Pantone) Matching |
Sample Lead Time | 3-5 Days for Digital Sample; 7-12 Days for Physical Tile Proof |
Estimated Manufacturing Cost: A Hive Game Case Study
Base Specification for This Example:
Tiered Bulk Pricing Table (FOB Factory)
Order Quantity (Bulk Buy) | Estimated Price Per Set |
|---|---|
500 Sets (MOQ) | $9.00 – $12.00 / set |
1,000 Sets | $6.50 – $8.50 / set |
3,000 Sets | $4.80 – $6.20 / set |
5,000+ Sets | As low as $4.00 / set |
⚠️ Crucial Note on Setup Costs: The prices above are ballpark figures for reference. Your actual cost will depend on tile material (bakelite upgrades add roughly $2.00 to $3.50 per set), artwork method (laser engraving with ink fill adds roughly $0.80 to $1.50 per set versus UV printing), pouch upgrades (velvet or EVA case adds roughly $0.80 to $2.50 per set), play mat addition (adds roughly $2.00 to $3.00 per set), box upgrades (tin or hexagonal box adds roughly $1.50 to $3.00 per set), 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.
CE – EN 71 
amfori BSCI 
ESTS FSC COC 
SGS FSC COC 
ISO 9001:2015 -
ASTM F963-17
Why Bulk Buy From FUNWAY
Competitive Bulk Pricing
Factory-Direct Quality Control
On-Time Delivery Promise
1-on-1 Project Support
Trusted by Global Brands
Secure Payment & After-Sales
OEM / ODM Manufacturing Process
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:
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:
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.
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 Hive Game?
A custom hive game is a two-player abstract strategy game played entirely without a board. Players place and move hexagonal creature tiles to build an ever-growing cluster, each creature with its own movement rule, racing to surround the opponent’s queen bee.
Ants scurry anywhere, spiders crawl three spaces, beetles climb on top, grasshoppers hop over the line, and the queen moves just one step. No setup, no board, no luck — pure strategy.
Gift shops, museum stores, and strategy game brands order custom hive games for travel game lines and premium gift markets, where tactile weighted tiles command strong retail prices.
We manufacture tiles in bakelite, acrylic, and ABS with laser engraving or UV printing, and assemble complete sets with pouches, rulebooks, and retail boxes under one roof.
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