Custom Expansion Card Deck Printing
Whether you’re extending an existing card game or creating a new expansion for a fan-favorite title, our custom expansion card deck printing service ensures top-quality results. We offer full customization, premium materials, and expert support from design to delivery.
Custom Expansion Card Deck Instant Quote
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How to Get Started
Choose the Right Paper for Your Cards
We make our cards from high-quality printed paper. The type of paper used depends on the cards, what they’ll have printed on them, and what they’ll be used for. The most common paper options for making a custom deck of expansion cards are:
- 300 gsm / 110 lb art paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb art paper
- 310 gsm / 114 lb black core paper
| Paper | Weight | Thickness (mm) | Thickness (pt) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Cardstock | 250gsm | 0.28mm | 11pt |
| Premium Cardstock | 300gsm | 0.36mm | 14pt |
| Premium Cardstock | 350gsm | 0.405mm | 16pt |
| Black Core Paper | 310gsm | 0.325mm | 13pt |
Surface Finishes That Make a Difference
The surface finish on your expansion cards is essential not only for aesthetics but also for durability. Elevate your expansion cards with these professional and appealing finishes:
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.
Custom Card Deck Sizes
We use die-cutting to make our cards. This involves making a cutting mold. We have the following size molds always in our stock:
Using our standard pre-made molds is the most cost-effective method. But if you need a custom size, that’s no problem. It just means that we’ll need to prepare a special mold for you and for that service, we’ll need to charge you a small added fee. We can make cards of any thickness you need and, for example, with expansion cards which need to be a bit more robust, we can glue two sheets together to make a sturdier custom deck of cards.
Custom Card Boxes for Pun Cards
Complete your expansion card collection with custom printed card boxes! Perfect for sets, retail packaging, or promotional bundles, our boxes can be fully customized to match all your design needs as well as protect your cards. We also offer options for every style and budget, from compact tuck boxes to premium rigid packaging.
What Is an Expansion Deck?
Expansion decks are supplementary card sets designed to enhance the core game. They add new mechanics, characters, scenarios, or content, and are often used for:
- Board game expansions
- Trading card game (TCG) add-ons
- New quiz questions, flashcard topics, or exercises
- Promotional bonus packs
How Expansion Card Decks Are Used
Our custom expansion card deck printing is perfect for:
- Board and card game publishers creating new content for existing games
- Indie developers releasing stretch goals or bonus content for crowdfunding campaigns
- Educators updating flashcards or training decks with new topics
- Companies adding modular learning tools to internal programs
FAQs
What is the minimum order quantity?
200 decks.
Do I need to include the full deck or just the new cards?
Yes, we can print either the expansion cards only or the complete deck including both the base and expansion cards. You can choose to print the new cards separately, or combine everything into one set with custom packaging.
Can you match the size of my original deck?
Yes, we can match your original card size exactly. If you’ve printed with us before, simply reference your previous order. If not, you can provide the exact dimensions or send us a physical sample of your base deck. We’ll use that to ensure the expansion cards are cut to the same size, with consistent edges and corners.
Can you help me design my expansion card deck?
What's the best card size for expansion deck?
Can I include instructions or branding on the packaging?
How much do custom expansion card deck cost?
Prices depend on size, quantity, materials, and finishes. Use our online quote calculator or contact us for a quick quote.
How long does production take?
The production timeline typically ranges from 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your order. Shipping times vary by location, but we provide estimated delivery dates upon order confirmation.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide! Whether you’re self-publishing a expansion card deck from your home studio or distributing through a store overseas, we have reliable logistics partners all around the world to deliver your order to where it needs to go.
Why Print Expansion Card Decks with QinPrinting?
Premium Quality Printing
We combine years of experience with state-of-the-art printing technology to deliver the best results.
Eco-Friendly Options
FSC-certified paper, soy-based inks, and recyclable packaging available on request.
Quality Control
We implement rigorous quality checks, including weight-checking the final package.
Free File Checks
Our expert team will review your files at no extra charge, ensuring they're ready for print.
No Die-Cut Charges
We won't charge for die-cut molds if you select our card molds.
QinPrinting Reviews
The books arrived a week before the earliest promised in good condition. The quality of the printing and the colors is excellent. The support with difficult technical questions was amazing and quick.
I exchanged over 60!! messages with Neon Zhang who always responded almost instantly during China working times in perfect English. Neon watched over this project efficiently and carefully.
Frankly I am not used to this extremely wonderful level of service -- even from Apple or my Porsche dealer 😉 .
If you want to publish a photography book, you couldn't finding anything else approaching Qin's level. [I don't write reviews like this normally, but they deserve it.]
We are so grateful and will definitely come back again for printing services!!
We are VERY grateful! Thank you
As a first-time children’s author, this whole process has been nothing short of hurdles. So, the stressors of having my book made overseas were valid. But Nelson always reassured me that everything was going to work out, and they would deliver quality books. Qin Printing did just that and more!!! Nelson patiently walked me through the entire process. He answered my endless questions with kindness. We had multiple Zoom meetings and sometimes at the last minute. Nelson followed up when my books were shipped to keep me updated on its arrival. Also, he followed up to make sure that I was satisfied with the quality of the books. I worked with Nelson from February until August because there were serious delays on my end with preparing my book to be printed. Once again, Nelson’s awesome personality was always encouraging, especially at times when I needed it the most.
When the books arrived, I couldn’t stop SMILING!! All of the hurdles were worth seeing something that I had been working on for 8 years. More importantly, the feedback that I have received from others about the quality of the books has been very comforting. I can confidently present my book When I Grow Up Adventures: Feelings Matter to others without pause. I’m so THANKFUL that I was able to do business with this company. Without hesitation, I will continue to do business with them.
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