European B2B manufacturer

European manufacturer of QR and NFC connected games across Europe

Physical-digital hybrid games for European brands and publishers: training, onboarding, event, Kickstarter (more about our Kickstarter board game France) NFC and QR integration on cards, trays and pawns, backend tracking, hosting France. (more about our playing card manufacturer in Europe)

  • From 1 prototype to 50,000 units
  • Backend tracking + custom scoring
  • Detailed quote within 48 working hours
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QR and NFC B2B connected games built in the EU by Craft Your Games
+2 000
games delivered since 2019
6-10 weeks
standard production lead time
1 to 50,000
from prototype to large production runs
48h quote
detailed costing
Table of contents
  1. Choose your game connected
  2. 6-step manufacturing process
  3. Who it's for: B2B and publisher use cases
  4. Photo gallery
  5. Frequently asked questions

Choose your connected game QR and NFC

Four decisions structure your project: technology, integrated support, backend and volume. Here are the standard options we manufacture.

Technology

  • QR static code Fixed URL, economic
  • Dynamic QR code editable content
  • Passive NFC NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on on
  • NFC active writing, real time scoring
  • QR + NFC possible combined

Integrated support

  • Cards 300g and more, invisible NFC
  • Boards cardboard or wood
  • Tokens NFC sub-base
  • Booklets QR by chapter
  • Boxes, boxes, markers

Backend

  • Tracking scans, geoloc, time
  • Scoring real time classification
  • Hybrid content video, audio, mini-game
  • Scoreboard customer
  • Accommodation France GDPR

Volume

  • 1 prototype concept validation
  • 50 to 500 small digital series
  • 1,000 to 5,000 profitable offset
  • 10,000 to 50,000 large deployment
  • QR viable at any scale

Process of manufacturing in 6 steps

From brief to delivery, physical manufacturing and backend development conducted in parallel. Total time: 6 to 10 weeks.

Brief & costing

9 questions or specifications.

J0 → J5

Design

Internal Studio or HD files + UX backend model.

J5 → J18

Prototype

NFC + functional test backend cards.

J18 → J28

Proof (final approval before printing)

Good to print signed, tested scans, validated backend.

J28 → J32

Production

Offset Angoulême or digital Bretagne, integration NFC.

J32 → J60

Delivery

Packaging, palletisation, delivery or fulfilment (unit shipping to end customers) Toulouse.

J60 → J70

Who is it for? Use case B2B and publishers

Four typical profiles. For a more detailed comparison, see our Who it's for page or the guide publish a board game.

QR game training B2B customized
B2B training
QR game training
Deck 60 cards + QR videos training. 2,000 ex. ETI board.
NFC event marketing personalized
Events
Event NFC
NFC cards + real time scoring. 3,000 ex. trade show agency.
Personalized educational NFC tray
Pedagogy
NFC educational tray
Wood tray + 30 NFC + audio content. 500 e.g. school network.
Hybrid game editor custom Kickstarter
Kickstarter edition
Hybrid game editor
Deck 108 NFC cards + mobile app. 5,000 ex. offset Angoulême.

Gallery: our connected games in photos

Real examples from our EU-based production workshops. No stock photos: every image is a delivered client project.

QR NFC #1 connected game built in the EU by Craft Your Games
QR NFC #2 connected game built in the EU by Craft Your Games
QR NFC #3 connected game built in the EU by Craft Your Games
QR NFC #4 connected game built in the EU by Craft Your Games
QR NFC #5 connected game built in the EU by Craft Your Games
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Questions frequent

Everything you need to know before requesting a quote.

QR code or NFC, which technology to choose?

QR code : economics, universal smartphone reading (Android + iOS), ideal large volumes and budget content. NFC : premium sensation, instant scan without dedicated application, ideal high-end games and event experiences. Often combined on a single game for redundancy and accessibility. See the guide NFC chip in a game.

What supports can integrate a NFC chip?

Playing cards (300g and more), trays cardboard or wood, pawns, booklets rules, case. The NFC chip NTAG213/216 integrates invisible between layers of cardboard. Compatible with all recent Android and iOS smartphones (iPhone 7 and more).

Are you proposing a backend of tracking and scoring?

Yes. Custom web backend : tracking scans (timestamp, geoloc), real-time scoring, hybrid content (video, audio, mini-games), customer dashboard. Accommodation France GDPR-completion, or integration into your existing infrastructure. Physical-digital hybrid experience.

What minimum volume for a connected game?

From1 prototype For concept validation. Cost-effective scales: 50, 500, 1,000, 5,000 and up to 50,000 copies. NFC chips have a unit cost (more cost-effective on large volume), while QR code remains viable on any scale. Detailed comparison physical game vs e-learning.

What are the time frames for a connected game?

Prototype: 2-3 weeks (NFC + test backend integration). Standard series: 6 to 10 weeks according to the volume and complexity of the backend. Backend development is led in parallel physical manufacturing to optimize the total time.

How to get a quote for a connected game?

Fill in our online form in 9 quick questions (project type, volume, step, delay, sector, design). You receive an encrypted proposal (manufacture + backend) under 48 working hours.

To go further

Articles, guides and resources

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