What is the process for handling custom dice designs for board games?
We are designing a custom tabletop strategy game requiring specialized polyhedral dice with bespoke iconography on critical faces. We need clarity on production tolerances, materials (acrylic vs. resin vs. metal), tooling requirements, and the step-by-step submission workflow for production molds.
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4Submit: 1) face map, 2) pantone for fills, 3) edge finish preference, 4) packing qty per tray. That sequence avoids remolds.
Expect a tooling sample, then a painted/printed PP sample. Lock icon depth before color approval.
Acrylic is durable for sharp edges; resin is better for fine icon engraving; metal is premium but heavier on freight.
Start with face artwork as vector + a physical size chart. Factories quote mold cost from that before material choice.