Following up on our last update, we are excited to share that our March factory meetings have been incredibly productive.
But first, we owe you a sincere apology for the recent lack of updates. After the campaign ended, we encountered unexpected delays and obstacles regarding the project's fund settlement, and we did not receive the full funds until late January.
As we shared in our last update, we were not idle during this silent period and kept working on refining the game's details. In addition to that, we also spent time conducting on-site factory visits, negotiating, and carefully comparing multiple top-tier manufacturers. Since receiving the full funds in late January, we have been able to officially push things forward and make substantial progress with our factory partners. Moving forward, we will update you much more frequently so you always know exactly where the project stands.
We know that the absolute best way to repay your trust and patience is to deliver a high-quality game without a single compromise. That is our ultimate priority, and here is our next big step toward that goal.
Our Intended Manufacturing Partner After extensive comparisons and physical sample reviews, we are thrilled to announce our intended manufacturing partners: Gameland and their newly established Vietnam branch, Khai Minh.
Gameland is a highly respected board game manufacturer that has been operating since 2006. Over the past 17 years, they have grown into an industry powerhouse. We chose to partner with them for a few key reasons:
A Proven Track Record: They are the manufacturing force behind massive, highly-rated games with premium components, like The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era and Too Many Bones.
Exceptional Quality Control: Gameland operates with internal inspection standards that are stricter than the industry's baseline, holding major international compliance certifications like FSC and BSCI.
The Vietnam Advantage: Their Vietnam branch, Khai Minh, is a 12,000-square-meter facility specializing in premium paper goods and packaging. By utilizing a dual-hub approach (core manufacturing in China, packaging/export via Vietnam), we can heavily optimize our supply chain, navigate global shipping tariffs more efficiently, and ensure a smoother international delivery process for you.
Note: We are currently finalizing the very last contract details regarding exact volume and pricing, but both sides are fully committed to moving forward.
Production & Delivery Timeline With our funds secured and our manufacturing partner lined up, we are pushing full-steam ahead into mass production. Based on our latest discussions and the factory's schedule, we are optimistic that mass production will be completed in May.
We recognize that this shifts our delivery later than our original estimate. However, taking the time to thoroughly vet and partner with a factory of this caliber is the right choice to ensure Crown arrives exactly as envisioned.
Thank you for standing by us. We are putting everything we have into crossing the finish line, and we look forward to sharing more production milestones with you soon!
Factory Snapshot
Here is a quick look at Gameland’s facilities and their past work:
Factory Facilities
Trusted Partners
Manufactured Games on BGG
Quality Control Process
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