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Custom Card Games
Have a card game idea? We turn your print-ready files into a finished, retail-ready product. QinPrinting manufactures custom card games end-to-end — premium card decks, branded rigid boxes, full-color instruction booklets, and game components like dice, tokens, and player aids. Whether you’re launching a Kickstarter campaign, building a tabletop publishing brand, or producing an educational or corporate card game, we handle the complete production cycle.
We work with tabletop game designers, Kickstarter creators, and IP holders to bring polished card games to market. Bring your print-ready files, or start with our free templates.
Quote Your Card Game: Cards, Box & Rulebook
Instant pricing covers cards, rulebook & box. Have custom accessories (dice, tokens, player pieces, etc.)? Add details in your request — we’ll quote the full package.
Custom Add-On Components & Accessories
Beyond the card decks, our card game manufacturing service includes the full range of game components — assembled with your cards into a complete, retail-ready product.
Dice
Add standard or custom dice to complement your gameplay mechanics.
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Rulebooks
Printed manuals or fold-out guides to explain your game's instructions.
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Scoreboards / Notepad
Personalized scoring boards to keep track of progress during play.
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Game Boards
Foldable or rigid boards in custom sizes — ideal for strategy or movement-based games.
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Player Screens
Privacy screens for hidden info, great for bluffing or secret role games.
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3D Models & Tokens
Custom game pieces, tokens, standees, or miniatures. Choose either 3D printed or injection-molded.
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Card Game Paper Options
We make our cards from high-quality printed paper. The type of paper used depends on the cards, what is printed on them, and what their purpose is The most common paper options for making a custom deck of cards are:
- 300 gsm / 110 lb gloss art paper
- 300 gsm / 110 lb matte art paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss art paper
- 310 gsm / 114 lb black core paper
Card Game Finishing Options
Depending on the style of your custom card game, you can choose from a variety of surface finishes, including lamination, varnishing, and more. If you’re a magician, let us know about any special “gimmicks” you need. We can also enhance your deck with extra features, such as:
A non-glossy coating on both sides that offers a textured feel.
A glossy coating on both sides with a subtle texture.
A smooth, velvety matte film applied to both sides, offering durable, non-reflective finish.
A shiny film applied to both sides, giving the card a sleek, high-gloss appearance.
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Metallic gold foil pressed onto the card for an elegant, eye-catching detail.
Metallic silver foil applied to the card, adding a sleek, reflective accent.
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
Metallic foil applied to the edges of the card, creating a premium and polished look from every angle.
Printed on holographic paper, which reflects rainbow-like colors when viewed from different angles.
You can choose rounded or square corners to complete your custom deck of cards.
Custom Card Game Sizes
We use die-cutting to make our cards, which involves making a cutting mold. We have the following size molds always in our stock
We use metallic molds to die-cut each batch for precise, consistent edges — and unlike most printers, we don’t charge mold fees for custom sizes
Custom Card Game Boxes
Packaging is what turns a deck of cards into a retail product. We design and produce branded packaging in multiple formats, fully printed with your artwork and built to protect your cards during shipping and on the shelf.
Custom Card Game Types
From casual fun to complex mechanics, we can help you create the perfect card game for all your different needs. Below are a few examples of types of custom card games we support:
Party Card Games
Perfect for social gatherings, game nights, or events, party card games are designed for group interaction by being fast-paced, humorous, and easy to learn. Types of party card games include drinking games, icebreaker decks, physical challenges, and conversation-based games.
Educational Card Games
In schools or professional settings, educational card games can be fully customized to fit your curriculum or topic. These decks can include flashcards, Q&A formats, matching games, or other interactive learning systems.
Strategy & Battle Card Games
Strategy games are competitive games that involve tactics, planning, and conflict resolution. They often include custom characters, skill points, special actions, and various card interactions, making them suitable for players seeking game depth and replayability.
Collectible Card Games (CCGs/TCGs)
Build your own universe of collectible cards with different rarity levels, dynamic artwork, and trade-friendly formats. These card games are ideal for fan communities, long-term engagement, and competitive tournaments.
Standard Playing Cards
Traditional 52-card decks, but with a unique twist — customize the faces, backs, suits, or packaging to reflect your brand, event, or creative concept. These custom cards are great for gifts, promotions, or premium poker sets.
FAQs
What's the difference between custom card game and game card printing?
Game card printing focuses on producing cards only — useful when you have your own packaging plans or just need decks shrink-wrapped. MOQ is 200 decks.
Custom card game manufacturing is the complete service: cards plus custom rigid boxes, instruction booklets, and optionally game components like dice, tokens, or miniatures. MOQ is 200 sets for cards + box + booklet, or 500 sets when adding physical components. Most Kickstarter creators and tabletop publishers need the full manufacturing service. See our game card printing page.
What's the minimum order quantity for a custom card game?
Our MOQ depends on what you include in your card game:
- 200 complete sets — for card games consisting of cards, custom box (tuck end, telescope rigid, or magnetic closure), and instruction booklet
- 500 complete sets — when adding physical game components like custom dice, tokens, miniatures, score pads, or player aids
This makes custom card game manufacturing viable for indie publishers and Kickstarter creators launching their first product at small scale.
Can I add custom dice, tokens, or chips to my card game?
Yes. We produce custom dice (multi-sided, printed), cardboard tokens, score pads, player aids, and plastic chips. All components are sized to fit your packaging and printed to match your artwork.
Quantity guidance: Fully custom components (custom shapes, custom molds, full-color printing on chips) are most cost-effective at 5,000+ sets. For runs between 500 and 5,000 sets, we recommend standard shapes with custom printing.
How should I prepare digital files for die-cut card printing?
It is important to prepare your files correctly to ensure that your cards come out looking great. Below we share a few important tips:
- Export your files in PDF format for printing.
- Make sure that you change the color space from RGB to CMYK before you export.
- If you cannot use vectors — for example, if you are exporting bitmaps from Photoshop — then make sure that you set the image resolution to at least 300 dpi.
- If you have a design with colors or images which extend all the way to the edge of the finished sticker, remember to add a 3 mm “bleed zone” to allow for die-cutting.
If you’re working with a professional designer to create your files, they should understand the requirements to make everything “print ready”. But if you’re working with design software yourself for the first time, these tips are vital to remember before you submit your files. Still, our team of experts will always manually check all your files before we go to press. If we find any issues, we will let you know and help you resolve them.
How long does it take to manufacture a complete card game?
Standard production for a complete card game (cards + box + instructions + components) is 4 to 6 weeks, depending on complexity. Add 1-2 weeks for proofing and 5-8 weeks for sea freight to North America, Europe, or Australia. For Kickstarter campaigns, plan for 3-4 months from artwork approval to backer delivery.
Do you support Kickstarter card game projects?
Yes. We specialize in Kickstarter card game manufacturing and shipping. We coordinate with creators from artwork approval through backer fulfillment, with worldwide shipping. US shipments go via DDP (duties paid). For Canada, Australia, UK, and Europe, we ship door-to-door; GST/VAT is not included in our price.
Can I order a sample deck before mass production?
Yes, you can order a sample deck before mass production! We offer various proofing options to help you review the design, colors, paper type, and print quality of the final product.
If you’re unsure about our paper types, finishes, or want to see examples of past projects, you can also request a paper sample pack for reference. This means you can be fully confident before moving forward with your order.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide, including to the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and more. We offer various shipping options, including combined sea and air freight, to suit your budget and timeline.
Why Print Your Card Games with QinPrinting?
End-to-End Manufacturing
Cards, boxes, booklets, and components produced in-house, assembled into one finished product.
Kickstarter Expertise
We’ve supported hundreds of crowdfunding card game projects from artwork to backer shipping.
Free File Checking
Every file manually inspected before production, no charge.
Custom Sizes & Components
Mixed card sizes, custom box dimensions, custom dice — all in one project.
Premium Offset Printing
Sharp color, consistent batches across thousands of sets.
Worldwide Shipping
US DDP, EU / UK / Canada / Australia door-to-door, with sea or air freight.
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Let's talk!
Have an idea for a card game? Let’s manufacture it. From your artwork to retail-ready product, we handle cards, packaging, instruction booklets, and game components in one production cycle. Get in touch for a free manufacturing quote.
