Premium Custom Trouble Game Manufacturer & Bulk Wholesale
OEM/ODM custom trouble games for toy brands, educational publishers, and family game collections. Premium board materials, custom pop-o-matic dice, and child-safe finishes.
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 Game Board
The Pawns
The Pop-O-Matic Dice Dome
The Rule Booklet
The Storage Tray
The Premium Box
Technical Specifications Table
Specifications | Options & Capabilities |
|---|---|
MOQ (Minimum Order) | 1 prototype / 500 / 1,000 sets (Best for bulk buy custom trouble game requests) |
Board Size | 14″ x 14″ (square, folding), or custom dimensions |
Board Material | 2mm Greyboard with Laminated Surface and Custom Printed Wrap |
Pawn Count | 16 pawns (4 per player), or custom counts |
Pawn Material | ABS Plastic with Custom Molded Peg-Shaped Designs |
Dice Dome | Transparent Plastic Bubble Dome with Integrated Dice and Press-Down Mechanism |
Box Types | Custom Tuck Box, Rigid Gift Box with Foam Insert, Magnetic Closure Box |
Estimated Manufacturing Cost: A Classic Trouble Case Study
Base Specification for This Example:
Tiered Bulk Pricing Table (FOB Factory)
Order Quantity (Bulk Buy) | Estimated Price Per Set |
|---|---|
500 Sets (MOQ) | $12.50 – $16.50 / set |
1,000 Sets | $9.50 – $12.50 / set |
3,000 Sets | $7.50 – $9.50 / set |
5,000+ Sets | As low as $6.50 / set |
⚠️ Crucial Note on Setup Costs: The prices above are ballpark figures for reference. Your actual cost will depend on your specific custom packaging choice (e.g., upgrading from a tuck box to a premium rigid gift box will add roughly $2.00 to $3.50 per set), board material (upgrading to thicker greyboard adds roughly $1.00 to $2.00 per set), pawn complexity (custom sculpted designs add roughly $1.00 to $1.50 per set), dice dome quality (upgrading to premium transparent materials 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.
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.
The Anatomy of a Custom Trouble Game
A custom trouble game is one of the most beloved and family-friendly board games, invented by Kohner Brothers in 1965 and now played by millions of families worldwide. Players press the iconic pop-o-matic dice dome to roll the die, then move their pawns around the circular board path. The goal is to get all four pawns from the start zone to the home zone. The game combines luck, strategy, and playful sabotage as players land on opponents’ pawns to send them back to the start, creating exciting moments of triumph and friendly rivalry.
The standard set includes a 14″ x 14″ square board with a colorful circular four-color path featuring start zones, home zones, and a central pop-o-matic dice dome area, 16 plastic pawns (4 per player in red, blue, yellow, and green), the iconic transparent plastic bubble dice dome with integrated dice and press-down mechanism, a custom molded storage tray with organized compartments, a full-color rule booklet with setup diagrams and gameplay instructions, and a premium rigid gift box with custom printed playful artwork.
Today, custom trouble games are a top choice for toy brands, educational institutions, and family game publishers. Schools use customized sets for teaching turn-taking, counting, and basic strategy, while brands use them as premium promotional items and themed editions. As a specialized game manufacturer, we produce safe, durable sets with quality board materials, colorful plastic components, and custom printing—so your game provides years of fun, family-friendly play for players of all ages.
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