how much does a blank board cost?

Question

how much would it cost complete with all the parts and everything??

Answer 1

Pricing for items is variable, depending on location, quality and need, so it'd difficult to give an exact cost. What I Can do is give info, then it's up to you to "full in the blanks"...



For a board, the easiest thing is to "cannibalize" an old game that's not being used. Go check out your local resale shops (Goodwill, Salvation Army) or garage sales. You can usually find board games very inexpensive - only a couple of dollars max. Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, Sorry are all good ones to use.



Use the board, but make some changes in the appearance - custom graphics, etc. Use the existing playing pieces cuz you'll need pieces. I have a friend who is a game designer, and for game cards he uses the computer packets of business cards that you can purchase from office supply stores.Like these from Office Depot:

* Avery® Laser Clean-Edge Business Cards, 2" x 3 1/2", White, Pack Of 200 Cards @ $14.49

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/261294/Avery-Laser-Clean-Edge-Business-Cards/



You could also use regular playing cards, but you'd probably want to change the faces for your needs.



I'd Definitely suggest that you check out BoardGameGeek (aka BGG, aka "The Geek"). BGG is simply The Best Online Resource for Game Info. Their datebase is Huge, and there are many great features to utilize - like reviews, sessions reports, photos and forums. You will have the experience and knowledge of many Members on your behalf.

http://www.boardgamegeek.com



The BoardGameGeek Wiki is Amazing! There you'll find All Sorts of info for your needs, like:

* Gaming Bits Suppliers

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Gaming_Bits_Suppliers

* Gaming Accessory Suppliers

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Gaming_Accessory_Suppliers

* Game Board Creation Software

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Game_Board_Creation_Software

* Internet Boardgame Resource List

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Internet_Boardgame_Resource_List



You'll have to join this awesome group to gain full access to the resources, but BGG Membership is free and well worth the short amount of time it takes to join.



ALSO check out:



* Info on boardgames:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardgame

Here's a good site for "Game Board Design":

http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Topic:Board_Game_Design

* Advice to Aspiring Game Designers:

http://www.thedicetower.com/misc/advice2.htm

* How to Design a Board Game.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4464452_design-board-game.html



Hope this helps - Have Fun!

Answer 2

go in chapters. they have a bunch of blank books there only for 3 bucks. hope this helps!

Answer 3

In order to help you in the most logical manner, you are going to have to break that one question down into several. Pick one issue and tell me about it in greater detail.