Custom Shut The Box Game Manufacturer & Bulk Wholesale Service

Looking for a reliable custom shut the box game manufacturer? FUNWAY offers premium OEM/ODM solutions for wooden game brands, gift retailers, and pub game suppliers. Hardwood boxes, custom dice, 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 Wooden Box & Flaps

  • Solid wood frame (approx. 9″x7″x2″) with 9 or 12 numbered flip tiles mounted on a metal rod
  • Pine, rubberwood, or bamboo construction with smooth-flipping hinge action and rounded edges
  • Custom stained or painted finish with laser-engraved numbers, logos, or themed artwork

The Dice

  • 2 standard six-sided dice, weighted for fair rolls, sized 16-19mm
  • Matching wooden dice for a classic set, or ABS/resin in custom colors with engraved pips
  • Optional: extra dice pairs for 4-player editions or themed symbol dice

The Felt-Lined Dice Tray

  • Integrated rolling tray below the flaps, sized to keep dice contained during play
  • Felt or velvet lining in custom colors (classic green, burgundy, navy) for quiet, soft rolls
  • Optional: debossed logo or printed pattern on the lining surface

The Rulebook

  • 8-12 page booklet covering classic rules plus popular variants (12-number, 4-player, solitaire scoring)
  • 128gsm art paper with custom layout, diagrams, and your brand styling
  • Optional: multilingual editions for European and Asian retail

The Score Pad

  • 50-sheet tear-off score pad with printed grids for multi-round and tournament play
  • Custom branded layout with your logo and game artwork on every sheet
  • Optional: dry-erase scoreboard card with marker as a reusable alternative

The Gift Packaging

  • Kraft or printed cardboard gift box with fitted insert protecting the wooden game in transit
  • Full-color printed wrap with product photography, rules summary, and barcode area
  • Optional: magnetic-closure rigid box for premium gift shop editions

Technical Specifications Table

Specifications

Options & Capabilities

MOQ (Minimum Order)

500 / 1,000 sets (Best for bulk buy custom shut the box game requests)

Box Size

9″x7″x2″ (1-9 flaps) or 11″x8″x2″ (1-12 flaps), or custom dimensions

Wood Material

Pine, Rubberwood, Bamboo (FSC Certified), Custom Stains Available

Flap Count

9 or 12 Numbered Flip Tiles with Laser-Engraved or Printed Numbers

Dice Material

Matching Wood, ABS, or Resin with Engraved Pips, 16-19mm

Tray Lining

Felt or Velvet in Custom Colors (Green, Burgundy, Navy)

Branding Options

Laser Engraving, Screen Printing, UV Printing on Wood Surface

Box Types

Kraft Gift Box, Printed Cardboard Box, or Magnetic Rigid Box

Printing Method

CMYK Full Color Offset Printing, PMS (Pantone) Matching

Sample Lead Time

5-7 Days for Wood Sample; 10-12 Days for Branded Pre-Production Sample

Estimated Manufacturing Cost: A Shut The Box Game Case Study

Base Specification for This Example:

  • The Wooden Box: 9″x7″x2″ rubberwood frame with 9 numbered flip tiles and laser-engraved custom logo.
  • The Dice: 2 wooden dice (18mm) with engraved pips matching the box stain.
  • The Dice Tray: Integrated rolling tray with green felt lining.
  • The Rulebook & Score Pad: 12-page rulebook with variants plus a 50-sheet custom score pad.
  • The Packaging: Kraft gift box with printed full-color sleeve and fitted insert.
Tiered Bulk Pricing Table (FOB Factory)

Order Quantity (Bulk Buy)

Estimated Price Per Set

500 Sets (MOQ)

$9.50 – $12.50 / set

1,000 Sets

$7.00 – $9.00 / set

3,000 Sets

$5.20 – $6.80 / set

5,000+ Sets

As low as $4.50 / set

⚠️ Crucial Note on Setup Costs: The prices above are ballpark figures for reference. Your actual cost will depend on wood species (bamboo and hardwood upgrades add roughly $1.50 to $3.00 per set), flap count (12-flap versions add roughly $0.80 to $1.50 per set), branding complexity (multi-color UV printing adds roughly $0.40 to $0.80 per set versus single-pass laser engraving), lining upgrades (velvet adds roughly $0.30 to $0.60 per set), packaging upgrades (magnetic rigid box adds roughly $1.50 to $2.50 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.

  • 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 Shut The Box Game?

A custom shut the box game is a classic wooden dice game of luck and arithmetic. Players roll two dice and flip down numbered tiles that add up to the roll, trying to close every flap — shut the box — for a perfect score.

When no combination matches the roll, the turn ends and the remaining numbers become the player’s score. Lowest score wins. Simple to learn, endlessly replayable.

Gift retailers, pub and brewery brands, and wooden toy companies order custom shut the box games as premium gift items, branded bar games, and corporate holiday gifts.

We craft the boxes in FSC-certified wood with laser engraving, produce matching dice, and package everything as retail-ready gift sets from our own woodworking and printing lines.

FAQs About Custom Shut The Box Games

A: Yes. Laser engraving is the standard branding method and gives a premium permanent finish on the lid, frame, or flaps. We also offer screen printing and full-color UV printing for more complex artwork.

A: Our MOQ starts at 500 sets for wooden game production. Physical wood samples with your branding are available before mass production.

A: Pine is the budget-friendly standard. Rubberwood offers a denser, more premium feel at mid-range cost. Bamboo is the eco-premium option with a distinctive grain, ideal for sustainable brand positioning. All are FSC-certified.

A: Yes. We use water-based, non-toxic stains and lacquers. All components comply with EN71, ASTM F963, and CPC standards, with rounded edges and smooth sanding throughout.

A: Yes. We produce 1-9 and 1-12 flap versions, four-sided 4-player editions with flaps on each side, and large-format pub editions. Custom flap counts and layouts are available on request.

A: Yes. Popular options include engraved company logos, personalized name plates, custom gift box sleeves with branded messaging, and bundled sets with engraved dice cups for holiday programs.

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