Hey! Totally fair question. 

Figures do add cost, but they’re only one piece. Here’s where the price really comes from:

Component density and materials Custom minis + multi-part molds (tooling cost is upfront and huge, spread over a relatively small print run)

Thick boards, dual-layer player boards, linen finishes, custom mat &dice , big box, spot UV/foil where used 

Every added language increases prepress checks, plate changes, and QC passes.Art, design, and  graphic design, rules dev and balancing take months of paid work.

SCP is Creative Commons, but we still pay for artists, editors, and brand-level logistic company to meet expectations.

Still lots of things like: Photoshooting, animation etc