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Card Decks and Card Games

PrintNinja recommends you keep the following guidelines in mind when you design cards for a board game.

Card games are any game that uses playing cards as the main component. It is amazing how many games can be played with a traditional deck of 55 cards, but even more intriguing are the endless possibilities of new games appearing in the market. We all remember the big boom of Cards Against Humanity, now cards are taking many forms in quantities, sizes, materials and gameplay. Request your card game quote with our instant price calculator.

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!

Design Cards for a Board Game

Design Card Decks and Card Games

Traditional Cards

  • Card Size: 55 cards, 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches (poker size)
  • Card Material: 280 gsm blue core
  • Finish: Gloss linen
  • Tuck Box Size: 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches x .81 inches
  • Tuck Box Material: 14 pt. coated 1-sided cardstock box
  • Tuck Box Finish: Gloss varnish

Design Cards for a Board Game, Card Game Tuck Box Industry Standards

Custom Card Game

  • Card Size: 162 cards, 2.2 inches x 3.4 inches
  • Card Material: 280 gsm blue core
  • Finish: Gloss varnish
  • Tuck Box Size: 5.9 inches x 8 inches x 0.9 inches
  • Tuck Box Material: 14 pt. 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

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