High-Quality Card Game Printing
PrintNinja is the premier choice for independent creators, offering professional quality card game printing at low per-unit costs. With years of printing experience and an array of custom choices, our printing experts will make sure printing your game goes as smoothly as possible.
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Card Game Specifications
| Size | Dimensions | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Poker | 2.5 × 3.5″ | Standard playing cards, TCGs, party games |
| Tarot | 2.75 × 4.75″ | Tarot decks, oracle cards, oversized game cards |
| Square | 2.5 × 2.5″ | Tile-style games, memory matching |
| Mini | 1.65 × 2.5″ | Compact games, resource cards, tokens |
| Custom | 1.5″–4.8″ × 1.5″–6.9″ | Any non-standard size, plus 16 preset non-standard sizes |
| Stock | Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Core | 280 GSM | Economy option with opaque core to prevent see-through |
| Coreless Standard | 300 GSM | Versatile all-purpose stock, great value |
| Coreless Plus | 350 GSM | Thicker, more rigid feel for premium games |
| Black Core (Linen) | 310 GSM | Maximum opacity with linen texture finish |
| Black Core Plus | 330 GSM | Heaviest black core for competition-grade cards |
| Foil Stock | 300 GSM | Metallic shimmer base for collector editions |
| White PVC | 450 GSM | Waterproof plastic cards for outdoor or travel games |
| Type | Card Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foil Booster Pack | 1–20 cards | Sealed packs for collectible or trading card games |
| Tuck Box | 1–110 cards | Standard card game packaging, available in 300/350/400 GSM |
| Two-Piece Rigid Box | 50+ cards | Premium lid-and-base box with optional magnetic closure |
| Shrink Wrap Only | 25+ cards | Cards shrink wrapped without a box |
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| Card Finish | Gloss, Matte, or Anti-Scratch Matte lamination; Varnish also available |
| Linen Texture | Embossed linen pattern (with varnish finish) |
| Foil Stamping | 12 foil colors including Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Copper, Teal |
| Metallic Ink | Gold, Silver, or both for shimmer effects |
| Spot UV | Selective gloss coating for contrast on matte cards |
| Spot Color | Pantone color matching for brand-accurate printing |
| Box Extras | Emboss/deboss, foil stamping, spot UV, magnetic closure, plastic hang tab, shrink wrap |
Self-Publish Your Custom Card Game
Every aspect of your card game is customizable. Choose your card size, stock, and finish. Add specialty printing like foil stamping in 12 colors or metallic ink for collector-worthy cards. With 7 different cardstock options ranging from economy Blue Core to waterproof White PVC, you can match the feel and durability your game demands.
Our minimum order is 500 decks, and per-unit costs drop significantly at higher quantities. Whether you’re printing a 20-card booster pack or a 110-card deck in a custom tuck box, our online calculator gives you instant pricing.
Professional Packaging for Every Game Size
Your packaging makes the first impression. Tuck boxes are the industry standard for card games and come in three stock weights (300, 350, and 400 GSM) with full custom printing. For larger or premium games, two-piece rigid boxes offer a luxury unboxing experience with options for magnetic closure, embossing, debossing, foil stamping, and spot UV.
Publishing a collectible or trading card game? Our foil booster packs hold 1–20 cards in sealed packaging, perfect for randomized distribution. All packaging can be shrink wrapped for retail-ready presentation.
Our Card Game Printing Process
We’ve been printing card games in China since 2009, working with specialized card printing factories that understand the precision this product demands. Card alignment, cut consistency, and stock opacity all require experienced vendors — and our long-standing factory relationships deliver consistent results.
Our Chicago-based account managers and prepress artists hand-manage every project from first inquiry through delivery. Our bilingual China office inspects sheets as they come off press, checking color accuracy, card registration, and packaging assembly. This dual-team approach gives you the quality control of a major publisher at indie-friendly pricing.
Why Print Your Card Game With PrintNinja?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Card Game Printing
How much does it cost to print a card game?
Card game printing costs depend on card count, cardstock type, finish, packaging, and order quantity. A standard 54-card poker deck with a tuck box in quantities of 500+ typically costs a few dollars per unit. Use our online calculator for an instant quote tailored to your exact specifications.
What cardstock options are available for card games?
We offer 7 cardstock options. Blue Core (280 GSM) is an economical choice with an opaque core. Coreless Standard (300 GSM) and Coreless Plus (350 GSM) offer great value at different thicknesses. Black Core (310 GSM) and Black Core Plus (330 GSM) provide maximum opacity for competitive games. Foil Stock (300 GSM) adds metallic shimmer, and White PVC (450 GSM) creates waterproof plastic cards.
What are the standard card sizes for card games?
Our standard sizes include Poker (2.5×3.5″), Tarot (2.75×4.75″), Square (2.5×2.5″), and Mini (1.65×2.5″). We also offer 16 non-standard preset sizes and fully custom dimensions from 1.5″ to 6.9″ on either side. See our card deck setup guide for artwork specifications.
What packaging options do you offer for card games?
Tuck boxes are the standard for card games (1–110 cards) and come in 300, 350, or 400 GSM stock with full custom printing. Two-piece rigid boxes work for 50+ card games and offer a premium feel with options for magnetic closure, embossing, foil, and spot UV. Foil booster packs hold 1–20 cards for collectible games. We also offer shrink wrap only for 25+ card sets.
What specialty printing options can I add to my cards?
We offer foil stamping in 12 colors (including Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, Copper, and Teal), metallic ink printing, spot UV coating for selective gloss effects, linen texture embossing, and Pantone spot color matching. Packaging can also be enhanced with embossing, debossing, foil stamping, and plastic hang tabs for retail display.
How do I set up card artwork files?
Submit print-ready PDFs in CMYK color mode at 300 DPI. Each card face should be a separate page. Include 3mm (0.118″) bleed on all sides and keep important text and artwork at least 5mm from the cut edge. Read our card deck setup guide for detailed templates and instructions.
What is the minimum order quantity for card games?
Our minimum order is 500 decks. Because we use offset printing, per-unit costs decrease significantly as quantities increase. We offer pricing tiers from 500 up to 10,000+ decks, so scaling your print run is straightforward as your game grows.
Get to know PrintNinja
Order a Card Sample Pack to get cardstock samples, printing tips, and a sample deck. Take the mystery out of the jargon and get comfortable with the printing process.
The PrintNinja Standard Card Sample Pack includes:
- Complete collection of our cardstock types
- Hands-on examples of paper coatings and finishes
- Printed samples of specialty add-ons
- Foil stamping color options
- Need-to-know file setup tips
- Walkthrough of our customer-friendly services
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