Frequently Asked Questions
Banded Iron Games started around our own family table. We believe some of the best connections happen when we put the screens down, pull up a chair, and actually do something together.
We create games that are easy to bring to the table, fun enough to play again and again, and made for families and friends to laugh, compete, create memories, and reconnect. Before a Banded Iron game ever reaches your table, it's spent a whole lot of time at ours.
We're building more than a collection of games. We're building something our family can grow with and, we hope, something that becomes part of your family's game nights too.
Families, friends, competitive siblings, grandparents, game night regulars, and people who swear they're "not really game people." We create games that can bring the whole table together - kids, teens, and adults - without relying on profanity, sexual or suggestive content, innuendo, or crude humor to make them entertaining.
That doesn't mean boring. We want our games to be competitive, funny, strategic, ridiculous, challenging - or whatever that particular game calls for - while still being something you can comfortably bring to the table.
Each game is a little different, so check the recommended ages, player count, and play time on the individual game page to find the right fit for your table.
Every Banded Iron game starts with people, not a prompt. Our games are developed, written, designed, and illustrated by us without AI-generated artwork or gameplay. Our games get played, challenged, changed, replayed, and occasionally subjected to our resident Durability Tester. Banded Iron is a family business, and our family is involved throughout the creative process, from ideas and artwork to game development and plenty of playtesting.
Absolutely! Visit ON THE HOUSE for our featured free Print-N-Play game, game-night tools, scoresheets, lorebooks, printables, and more. Because sometimes game night really is on us.
Our games currently ship from our warehouse in TN, while apparel, mugs, and other made-to-order items are produced and shipped by our partners. Your order may arrive in more than one package or on different days.
Most game orders are processed and shipped by the following business day. Please allow up to an additional 7 days for made-to-order items.
Delivery is typically within 5-7 business days after your order ships.
SHIPPING TO U.S.
To keep shipping simple, we charge one flat rate per order ($5.99) - no matter how many packages it ships in.
SHIPPING TO CANADA
To keep shipping simple, we charge one flat rate per order ($9.99) - no matter how many packages it ships in.
If you're as frustrated as we are by high shipping costs and you want to support a local business - Tell your favorite local toy, game, or gift boutique to look for us on Faire.com! They can easily order games for their shelves online, and Faire often covers their shipping entirely, allowing you to pick up a copy right down the street.
We accept returns on unopened merchandise within 14 days of delivery. Customers are responsible for return shipping.
If your order arrives damaged or you received the wrong item, we'll replace or refund it. Please contact us within 14 days of delivery so we can make it right.
If there's another issue with your order, please reach out. We'll do our best to resolve it.
You can SHOP Banded Iron games right here on our website or visit our STORE LOCATOR to find a participating retailer near you.
We'd love to hear from you! Visit our RETAILERS page to apply. Once approved, you will receive information on wholesale ordering and Store Locator eligibility.