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Here are our recommendations for creating your custom game artwork. Offset games can be printed in full color (CMYK) or greyscale/black and white. Full-color printing is created by blending four colors of ink: cyan, magenta, yellow and black – also...

Learn more about our shrink wrap only option and find out if it’s right for your board game. Card games are a popular item to shrink wrap since each deck holds a predetermined number of cards. If you have more...

This article will introduce you to our game packaging finishes and thickness options. Finishes are applied on top of your printed packaging for added protection and aesthetic appeal. Choosing a tuck box finish is two-fold: you will need to pick...

Learn about our two-piece box for card games. Two-piece boxes are the most durable packaging option, and can be used for a variety of game types. They are a great option for card games that require more than 110 cards...

Learn more about embossing and debossing your packaging, and figure out if it’s the right option for your project. Emphasize your design with embossing (raised edges) or debossing (sunken edges) … or both! This feature is only available for your...

Hot foil stamping is the easiest way to add value to your deck. This process greatly adds to the cards’ aesthetic appeal, as metallic foil is transferred onto your printed sheets producing a reflective shine. Different designs can be applied...

Our textured playing cards have a luxurious linen texture added to them. You’re probably familiar with this texture if you’ve played with Bicycle cards.  If your order is being printed by our international offset print service, this finish can be...

This article will teach you more about our spot gloss option for cards and board games. If you want your project to shine in the light, add a spot gloss to your design and watch the reflection catch the eyes...

Learn more about the water-resistant cards option that we offer. “Water-resistant” is a fancy way of saying laminated. Lamination is a finish that is typically applied to thicker materials. This requires a roll of film to be glued onto your...

Learn more about metallic ink printing and see if it’s right for your project. Looking to really accentuate your project or go beyond the CMYK color spectrum? Then metallic ink is perfect for you. This option creates a strong visual...

Select one of our specialty game options below to learn more about how these features can enhance your playing cards, game box, and components. Specialty Game Options If you’re interested in reading more about custom game printing, be sure to...

Rulebooks or instruction sheets aren’t the only way to convey rules to your players. Get creative and think outside the box…or on it! For a cost-effective option, print your rules on the game box or on a single card. Keep...

Learn more about printing your own custom instruction booklet. The first thing every gamer reaches for after opening a new game is the instruction booklet – the backbone of board games. With tabletop games there are typically a variety of...

Learn more about folded game instructions and find out if they’re right choice for your game. The simplest instruction style is a folded sheet of paper. We use an 70lb text gloss sheet of paper for this option, but you...

is simply a sheet of paper folded in a way that mimics an accordion, in which you can display artwork and instructions on the front and back. The accordion style makes it very easy to insert your...