Custom Playing Card Printing
Print your own custom card decks in any size - poker, tarot, mini, square, or fully custom dimensions. Premium card stock, professional packaging, and specialty finishes from 500 decks.
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Why Custom Playing Cards?
Custom playing cards are one of the most versatile print products we offer. Game designers, artists, educators, and businesses all use custom decks to bring their ideas to life. With offset printing, every card is produced with consistent color, sharp detail, and the durable construction that players expect.
Common custom card projects:
- Tabletop card games – Original card games with custom rules, artwork, and packaging
- Trading & collectible cards – TCG sets with variant backs, foil stamping, and booster packaging
- Custom playing card decks – Artistic or branded standard 52-card decks
- Educational cards – Flash cards, vocabulary cards, and learning aids
- Promotional decks – Branded cards for marketing, events, and corporate gifts
Which Page Do I Need?
For poker-size cards (2.5 x 3.5 in), see our dedicated poker card page. For tarot-size (2.75 x 4.75 in), see our tarot card page. This page covers all sizes including custom dimensions.
Available Card Sizes
| Size Name | Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Poker | 2.5″ x 3.5″ | Standard playing cards, most tabletop card games, trading cards |
| Tarot | 2.75″ x 4.75″ | Tarot decks, oracle cards, oversized game cards |
| Mini | 1.65″ x 2.5″ | Compact travel games, promotional giveaways, supplements to board games |
| Square | 2.5″ x 2.5″ | Memory games, tile-based card games, unique artistic decks |
| Custom | Up to 4.8″ x 6.9″ | Any non-standard size – we can match your exact dimensions |
We also maintain dies for over a dozen non-standard preset sizes, which can save on tooling costs. Contact us to see if your custom size matches an existing die.
Card Stock Options
| Stock | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Core | 280 gsm | Industry-standard playing card stock with a blue-dyed core layer. Good snap and shuffle feel at an affordable price point. |
| Coreless | 300 gsm | Solid white card stock without a colored core. Budget-friendly option for promotional decks, prototypes, and casual games. |
| Coreless Plus | 350 gsm | Thicker version of our coreless stock. Heavier feel suited for trading cards and collectibles. |
| Stock | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Black Core (Linen) | 310 gsm | Premium stock with an opaque black core to prevent light pass-through. Built-in linen texture for improved grip. The top choice for competitive card games. |
| Black Core Plus | 330 gsm | Our thickest black core option. The heaviest, most premium card feel available – ideal for luxury and collector editions. |
| Stock | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Foil Stock | 330 gsm | Reflective metallic base layer. Your artwork is printed over the foil surface, creating a holographic or metallic effect. Popular for collector and premium editions. |
| White PVC | 450 gsm | Waterproof plastic cards. Will not bend, tear, or absorb moisture. Ideal for outdoor games, poolside use, travel decks, and any setting where cards get wet. |
Packaging & Finishing
Tuck Box
Printed card box in 300, 350, or 400gsm stock. Gloss, matte, or anti-scratch finish. Supports 1-110 cards. Add foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, retail hooks, or shrink wrap.
Two-Piece Box
Rigid lid-and-base box for premium decks. Gloss, matte, or anti-scratch finish. Supports 50+ cards with up to 6 compartments for cards, dice, tokens, or instructions.
Shrink Wrap
Standard poly or biodegradable wrap for 25+ cards. Most affordable option - often used for booster packs, expansion sets, or secondary packaging inside a larger game box.
Foil Booster Pack
Individual metallic foil packets for 1-20 cards. Industry-standard packaging for trading card boosters and collectible card game randomized packs.
Specialty Print Options
- Foil stamping – 12 colors (gold, silver, copper, rose gold, and more) on 1 or 2 sides of your cards
- Linen texture – Cross-hatch embossed texture for improved grip and premium feel (varnish finish only)
- Metallic ink – Gold, silver, or both printed directly into your artwork
- Spot color – Pantone color matching for brand-precise colors
- Embossing – Raised tactile elements on cards or packaging
- Spot UV on packaging – Glossy raised varnish on specific areas of matte-finished tuck boxes
- Multiple card backs – Up to 10 unique card back designs per deck
Our Card Printing Process
- Get a quote – Use our instant calculator to price your card project
- Upload files – Submit print-ready PDFs for card fronts, backs, and packaging (300 DPI, CMYK, 3mm bleed)
- Prepress review – Our Chicago team checks your files for bleed, resolution, card count, and color accuracy
- Approve your proof – Review a digital proof or order a physical hard copy proof
- Production & QC – Cards are printed, die-cut, sorted, and packaged with our on-site team inspecting quality
- Delivery – Shipped to your door in 60-90 days from proof approval
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for custom playing cards?
Our minimum order is 500 decks for all card sizes and stocks. Pricing tiers are available from 500 up to 10,000 decks.
Can I print a custom card size?
Yes. In addition to our standard sizes (poker, tarot, mini, square), we support fully custom dimensions up to 4.8″ x 6.9″. We also have dies for over a dozen non-standard preset sizes that can save on tooling costs. Contact us with your desired dimensions and we’ll let you know if an existing die matches.
What’s the difference between blue core and black core card stock?
Blue core (280gsm) has a blue-dyed center layer and is the standard for mass-market playing cards. It provides a good snap and shuffle feel at a lower cost. Black core (310gsm) has a black center layer that completely prevents light from passing through the card – important for competitive games where you don’t want players to see the card face through the back. Black core also includes a built-in linen texture.
What instruction options are available for my card game?
We offer several instruction formats: printed on a card or the box itself, a saddle-stitched booklet (8-24 pages), an accordion fold (4-8 panels), or a folded sheet (custom dimensions up to 11″ x 17″). All can be printed in full color or black and white.
Can I include dice, tokens, or other accessories with my cards?
Two-piece boxes support up to 6 compartments, so you can include dice, tokens, or other small accessories alongside your cards. For more complex game components, see our board game printing page for the full range of custom game manufacturing options.
Need Some Samples?
Feel our card stocks, see our finishes, and compare packaging options before placing your order.
The PrintNinja Card Sample Pack includes:
- Complete collection of our card stock types
- Hands-on examples of card finishes and textures
- Sample tuck box and packaging options
- Foil stamping color options
- Need-to-know file setup tips