Custom Card Deck
Print your custom card deck with QinPrinting and experience the perfect blend of premium quality, affordability, and expert craftsmanship. Whether you're creating playing cards for tabletop games, tarot decks for spiritual readings, or promotional cards for events, our offset printing ensures vibrant color and sharp detail. We offer a variety of cardstock weights, finishes, packaging options, and custom features—like foil stamping and spot UV—to help your decks stand out. Count on our dedicated team from design to delivery, saving you time and money without compromising on excellence.
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Custom Card Deck Boxes
We offer a variety of packaging solutions for your card decks. Because most decks need to be collated in a specific order, we'll handle that first and then load them into a traditional tuck-end box, a telescope rigid box (with a separate lid), or a magnetic closure rigid box (with a hinged lid and magnetic fastening). If your cards don't need their own box—say, they're part of a board game—we can shrink-wrap them to fit inside your game box or secure them in a custom insert made of cardboard, molded PVC, or foam.
Card Deck Paper Options
Different card deck styles call for different types of cardstock. For example, for game cards, we recommend 310 gsm / 114 lb black core paper or 300 gsm / 110 lb premium cardstock with varnish on both sides. If you're printing tarot cards, 350 gsm / 129 lb premium cardstock is ideal. For children's flash cards, two sheets of 350 gsm / 129 lb C1S paper glued together provide extra durability. Below are the most common paper options for creating card decks:
- 300 gsm / 110 lb premium cardstock
- 350 gsm / 129 lb premium cardstock
- 310 gsm / 114 lb black core paper
- two sheets of 300 gsm / 110 lb C1S glued together
- two sheets of 350 gsm / 129 lb C1S glued together
Surface Finishes
Depending on the style of your card deck, you can choose from a variety of surface finishes. If you're a magician, let us know about any special designs you need. We can also enhance your deck with extra features, such as:
Beyond these finishes, you can opt for rounded or square corners to complete your custom card deck.
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 children's cards which need to be a bit more robust, we can glue two sheets together.
Custom Card Types and Card Accessories
So, let's take a quick look at the various types of cards we can make for you. While they each share several similarities — they're all cards, after all! — they also have their own distinctive features and uses.
Game Cards
You can use game cards on their own or as part of a wider board game package.
Flash Cards
Simple tools for memory, recall, and interactive learning in education and training.
Playing Cards
Classic 52-card decks for games or magic, customizable with unique features.
Tarot Cards
78 beautifully illustrated cards for divination, storytelling, or personal growth.
Holographic Cards
Eye-catching cards with 3D holographic effects, enhanced with spot UV or foil stamping.
Trading Cards
Custom cards for branding, storytelling, or personal collections, crafted with premium materials.
Scratch-Off Cards
Interactive cards with our soft-scratch material, perfect for games, promotions, or rewards.
Conversation Cards
Perfect for sparking team-building activities. Customizable for themes like relationships, or fun party games.
Why Print Your Card Decks with QinPrinting?
Competitive Prices
Get top-notch printing without breaking the bank.
Premium Quality
We use the best materials and techniques for stunning results.
Free Artwork Modifications
Need to tweak your design? We'll handle it at no extra charge.
100% Satisfaction
We stand behind our work to ensure your complete happiness.
Extensive Custom Options
Choose from a wide range of finishes, sizes, and packaging
Fast Response Times
We're here to answer questions and update you quickly.
Patient, Clear Explanations
We take the time to guide you through every step
FAQs
To help you quickly estimate the cost of your custom card decks, we've provided some sample pricing below. By reviewing these price lists, you'll notice that ordering larger quantities can be more cost-effective. For a personalized quote on any custom size, simply click the Instant Online Quote button.
| Quantity | 200 decks | 500 decks | 1000 decks | 2000 decks | 5000 decks |
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| 56 cards/deck | $4.67 each $934 total | $2.17 each $1,085 total | $1.39 each $1,386 total | $1.00 each $1,993 total | $0.77 each $3,848 total |
| 100 cards/deck | $5.87 each $1,174 total | $2.99 each $1,494 total | $2.02 each $2,024 total | $1.52 each $3,030 total | $1.23 each $6,163 total |
| 200 cards/deck | $7.96 each $1,591 total | $4.34 each $2,171 total | $3.13 each $3,134 total | $2.54 each $5,082 total | $2.21 each $11,042 total |
- 300gsm premium cardstock, varnish both sides
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
| Quantity | 200 decks | 500 decks | 1000 decks | 2000 decks | 5000 decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 cards/deck | $4.79 each $958 total | $2.44 each $1,221 total | $1.70 each $1,702 total | $1.35 each $2,691 total | $1.14 each $5,690 total |
| 100 cards/deck | $6.00 each $1,199 total | $3.26 each $1,630 total | $2.34 each $2,339 total | $1.86 each $3,728 total | $1.60 each $8,006 total |
| 200 cards/deck | $8.08 each $1,616 total | $4.61 each $2,306 total | $3.45 each $3,450 total | $2.89 each $5,781 total | $2.58 each $12,885 total |
- 300gsm premium cardstock, varnish both sides
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
It's important that you prepare your files correctly to make sure that your cards come out looking great. Here, 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
- Export images as vectors whenever possible
- If you can't use vectors — if you're exporting bitmaps from Photoshop, for example — 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 not exporting your artwork as vectors, you must separate the die-cutting design and the printable artwork into two layers
If you're working with a professional designer to create your files, they should understand what's needed to make everything “print ready”. But if you're working with design software yourself for the first time, these are the vital tips 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'll let you know and help you resolve them.
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 ensures you're fully confident before moving forward with your order!
The production timeline typically ranges from 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your order. Shipping times vary by location, but we provide estimated delivery dates upon order confirmation.
We accept high-resolution PDF files with a minimum of 300 DPI in CMYK color mode and 3-mm bleed. Be sure to include bleed and crop marks for accurate printing.
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.
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If you're ready to explore your options for creating a truly stunning game board at a price to suit your budget, we should talk. Get in touch to discuss your needs or ask us for a no-obligation quote.
