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Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)
- How do I get a
board game manufactured?
- Where can I find
your games in stores?
- Why doesn't your
site allow me to buy direct?
- Who is The Little
Big Game Company?
- What is the
minimum run qty?
- When is the best
time to contact 444 about a game?
- I have a game I have already made, will
you distribute it for us?
This a much bigger question than can be
addressed here in a few sentences. You
have come to the right place. If you are
here reading this far, this is a good first
step. We have been making board games for
the past 16 years for some of the biggest names
around. Traditionally we are a domestic
source that does produce games in smaller lots
in our factory in Mississauga, ON. However
we have expanded into forging relationships with
some of the large Asian Companies that do
provide price advantages for games that are
clearly in the mass market segment. We have
experience in working with our Mainland China
factories and can facilitate a smooth
transaction for you to get your game to market
here in North America.
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444 Ltd has an extensive list of Retailers
that carries our games in Canada. Due to most of
our licensed products only being allowed in
Canada, we are certainly stronger domestically,
however with our new line of games targeted
towards the US markets, it won't be long before
you see our products all over the place.
Our licensed games in Canada can be found in
most Mass Market retailers and progressive toy
stores coast to coast.
Well we are a manufacturer and distributor of
games and we sell to authorized resellers or
retailers. As such we do not sell direct to
consumers. We will be happy to refer you
to one of our valued retailers in your market.
Just call or email us for a referral.
The Little Big Game Company is a new fresh
face in the board game marketplace. We are
the manufacturer and distributor of the Little
Big Games Line. You can see these games at
there own website at
www.littlebiggames.com These games are
intended to be fun family games with innovative
graphics and in a smaller box footprint.
These games are also highly affordable.
Who says quality entertainment has to be
overpriced? Most retailers are trying to
deal with expectations of consumers to pay less
and get more. We call this the WALMART
Effect.
At Four Four Four Limited, we do not
subscribe to a minimum production run qty in
manufacturing board games. Why? Well while
it may be most economically to produce 5,000 or
higher volumes to keep cost and margins in line,
the ability of the game to sell is still unknown
at this point and many an inventor existing in
North American with a basement full of unsold
inventory so it really did not matter what a
great deal they got on a per unit price.
We subscribe to a run as few as you can to get
started. (Typically 1,000 games) this allows you
to get started and see what happens. Also
get feedback from Customers about any design
issues or graphic improvements that are needed.
If you only have a small qty to start, you can
refine your finished goods that much quicker and
then move to larger production runs to lower
your COG. (Cost of Goods) So that answer
is we do prototype runs, small runs etc. and the
price is based on all the facts.
To be frank we are always busy. We are
lean and as such run pretty much hard all the
time. However we are most approachable in April
to May. We are available for an initial review
and consultation. We can then establish where
you are in the process. From that point we are a
paid service. In other words our experience and
expertise is valuable to us and to you. We
can usually help you from making potentially
very costly mistakes in the games business.
As such we charge accordingly. We will
provide you with a detailed quote for our
services at the will clearly set out our fees,
and our deliverables. You can then decide what
you would like to do going forward.
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