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Board Game Print Run Calculator

Unit cost, MSRP, and break-even for a game print run.

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Money math without the spreadsheet headache. Plug in your numbers and I'll show you exactly where the dollars land.

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Click to load — tweak from there.

Inputs

Result

Profit on the run

$40,118

Break-even units

1,062

Landed cost per unit

$16.70

Blended revenue per unit

$37.41

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How to use this

  1. 1Enter print run size.
  2. 2Enter manufacturing cost/unit ($).
  3. 3Enter freight per unit ($).
  4. 4Enter fulfillment per unit ($).
  5. 5Enter art & development ($).
  6. 6Enter msrp ($).
  7. 7Enter sold at wholesale (%).
  8. 8Read your profit on the run on the right — it updates as you type.
  9. 9Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.

About this calculator

Manufacturing, freight, fulfillment, and retail margin stacked to see whether your print run actually clears.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Print run size: 3000
  • Manufacturing cost/unit: 9.5 $
  • Freight per unit: 3.2 $
  • Fulfillment per unit: 4 $
  • Art & development: 22000 $
  • MSRP: 59 $
  • Sold at wholesale: 55 %

Results

  • Profit on the run: $40,118
  • Break-even units: 1,062.49
  • Landed cost per unit: $16.70
  • Blended revenue per unit: $37.41

What each field means

Inputs

Print run size
The print run size used in the calculation. Starts at 3000 so you have a working example on load.
Manufacturing cost/unit ($)
The manufacturing cost/unit used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 9.5 $ so you have a working example on load.
Freight per unit ($)
The freight per unit used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 3.2 $ so you have a working example on load.
Fulfillment per unit ($)
The fulfillment per unit used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 4 $ so you have a working example on load.
Art & development ($)
The art & development used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 22000 $ so you have a working example on load.
MSRP ($)
The msrp used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 59 $ so you have a working example on load.
Sold at wholesale (%)
The sold at wholesale used in the calculation, measured in %. Starts at 55 % so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0–100 %.

Results

Profit on the run
Returned as a money amount in US dollars and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
Break-even units
Returned as a whole number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
Landed cost per unit
Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
Blended revenue per unit
Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

FAQ

How does the board game print run calculator work?

Manufacturing, freight, fulfillment, and retail margin stacked to see whether your print run actually clears.

What do I need to enter?

7 values: print run size, manufacturing cost/unit, freight per unit, fulfillment per unit, art & development, msrp, and sold at wholesale. Each field starts with a sensible default, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result move.

What does the profit on the run result mean?

It is returned as a money amount in US dollars and updates live as you edit the inputs, so you can compare two or three versions of a scenario in a few seconds.

Is this calculator free, and do I need an account?

Yes, it's free, and no account is required. Nothing you type is stored on our servers — the maths runs entirely in your browser.

How accurate is the result?

It applies the standard formula exactly, so the arithmetic is precise. Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.

Who is this tool for?

It's built for anyone comparing money scenarios before committing — budgeting a payment, sanity-checking a quote, or seeing what a change in rate or term actually costs.

Accuracy and limitations

  • Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
  • Rates are treated as fixed for the whole period — variable-rate products will drift from this projection.
  • This is educational maths, not financial advice. Check anything contractual with the lender or your accountant.

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