Poker Card Deck Industry Standards

Poker cards are familiar and instantly recognizable, with a specific shape, size, and finish. Use these guidelines to make poker decks fit for the casino sets of 52 cards with four suits and reverse artwork, or to accompany a board game. Whether you’re interested in poker decks as a brand giveaway or for your original game, we can help you print a professional and durable deck.

If you’re interested in reading more about custom game printing, be sure to check out our custom board game hub and our custom card game hub. These parts of our site contain all the information you need to know about creating a board game or a card game – beyond just the standards listed here, these hubs also contain detailed information on all the types of materials and packaging types we offer for your game. We’ve also analyzed board and card games to figure out what makes them work – and how you can apply these principals to your custom game. Check it out!

Poker Deck Design, Dimensions and Size

Traditional Cards

• Card Size: 55 cards, 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches (poker size)
• Card Material: 300 gsm blue core
• Finish: Gloss linen
• Tuck Box Size:2.5 inches x 3.5 inches x .81 inches
• Tuck Box Material: 10pt. coated 1-sided cardstock box
• Tuck Box Finish: Gloss varnish

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Custom Card Game

• Card Size: 162 cards, 2.2 inches x 3.4 inches
• Card Material: 300 gsm blue core
• Finish: Gloss varnish
• Tuck Box Size: 5.9 inches x 8 inches x 0.9 inches
• Tuck Box Material: 10pt. coated 1-sided cardstock box
• Tuck Box Finish: Gloss varnish
• Organizing Box Insert: 3.6 inches x 7 inches
• Instructions: 3 inches x 4 inches folded 12 inches x 16 inches unfolded