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Custom Game Card Printing
We provide world-class offset-printed game cards, whether as part of a board game package or standalone card games. From strategy games like Magic: The Gathering to character cards in Clue, we produce cards for any tabletop or board game style.
With 25+ years of experience, QinPrinting supports independent creators and game publishers by offering competitive prices, expert guidance, and special Kickstarter packages to help bring your games to life.
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Custom Game Card Prices
To help you quickly estimate the cost of your custom game cards, 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 | 10000 decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 cards/deck |
$3.50 each $700 total |
$1.68 each $840 total |
$1.13 each $1,126 total |
$0.85 each $1,700 total |
$0.69 each $3,454 total |
$0.66 each $6,585 total |
| 80 cards/deck |
$4.98 each $996 total |
$2.47 each $1,236 total |
$1.64 each $1,640 total |
$1.22 each $2,449 total |
$0.98 each $4,909 total |
$0.92 each $9,226 total |
| 100 cards/deck |
$5.21 each $1,042 total |
$2.70 each $1,351 total |
$1.87 each $1,866 total |
$1.42 each $2,838 total |
$1.17 each $5,828 total |
$1.10 each $11,042 total |
| 120 cards/deck |
$5.61 each $1,122 total |
$2.99 each $1,494 total |
$2.11 each $2,114 total |
$1.68 each $3,354 total |
$1.42 each $7,118 total |
$1.34 each $13,396 total |
| 160 cards/deck |
$7.16 each $1,432 total |
$3.79 each $1,895 total |
$2.67 each $2,666 total |
$2.06 each $4,126 total |
$1.72 each $8,600 total |
$1.65 each $16,495 total |
| 200 cards/deck |
$7.81 each $1,561 total |
$4.26 each $2,130 total |
$3.08 each $3,077 total |
$2.49 each $4,974 total |
$2.14 each $10,716 total |
$2.09 each $20,938 total |
- 300 gsm / 110 lb premium cardstock with varnish both sides, rounded corners
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for cards is a competitive 200 units. But it gets more cost-effective if you order 1,000 sets or more, as the price-per-unit goes down against the one-off set up cost of creating the plates for offset printing. We print cards on A1 sheets and then cut them out. So, you can also save money by designing your cards to fit as many as possible on a single A1 sheet.
Custom Game Card Boxes
We can pack your finished game cards in the box style of your choice—booster pack, folding carton, telescope rigid box, or magnetic closure rigid box—then shrink-wrap them for added protection. If you prefer, we can load your cards into a board game box or package them in a simple plastic wrap. We also offer a variety of related accessories—such as stickers, tokens, card trays, instructions, and booklets—to further enhance the value of your game cards.
Game Card Booster Packs
Many game card enthusiasts love to collect sets and special series. So, if you need to add booster packs with either randomly selected cards from a series or for specific collections, just ask. We can print the cards in exactly the same way as a main deck, assemble, and pack them according to your needs. Or if you want to release your main deck in split sets that your customer then collects as they’re put on the market, we can do that, too by randomizing the cards selected for each booster pack.
Paper Options
We use premium cardstock and black core paper to craft your game cards. Premium cardstock is slightly thicker than standard paper for added durability, while black core paper prevents light from passing through—ensuring players can’t see any information on the other side. Below are the most common paper types we use for game cards:
- 310 gsm / 114 lb black core paper
- 300 gsm / 110 lb premium cardstock
- 350 gsm / 129 lb premium cardstock
Other Special Paper
Besides the common cardstock, we also offer special cardstock including holographic, gold, silver foil cardstock. Here are the samples:
Contact us to custom special paper cards
Custom Game Card Sizes
We use die-cutting to make game cards. A die-cutter is a sort of industrial scale cookie-cutter for paper and card. For each new shape or size, we must custom-make a cutting mold. We have the following size molds always in stock, as they’re the most popular sizes for most game cards:
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’ve seen tiny cards only a couple of inches square, to over-sized cards, and board games with several sizes of game cards in the same box.
Surface Finishes
We offer a range of finishes for your game card surfaces. The corners of your cards may be square or rounded, as you prefer. Most game cards are varnished or laminated on both sides. Our special finishes include:
Why Print Your Game Cards with Us?
- Aside from our experience and expertise, we offer an unparalleled level of personal customer service and unbeatable pricing.
- We also use state-of-the-art printing technology and offer a range of environmentally friendly options, including recycled paper and card, FSC-certification, biodegradable soy inks, and more.
- We won’t charge you for die-cut molds if you choose one of our standard sizes.
- Our expert team will check all your files free as part of the service and we have rigorous quality control protocols “baked in” to our design and manufacturing systems—including weight-checking your finished package to make sure no cards have gone missing—so we can guarantee a perfect result every time.
- You can choose as many card sizes as you need.
- Our advanced automatic card machine technology means that your cards are collected and collated as you want them with no risk of loss or damage, and are always in the right order.
- We can assemble your completed decks and load them into your custom branded box of choice, into your board game box, or both as part of our comprehensive game making service.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Custom Game Card Printing
From start to finish, Jane was incredibly informative and helpful.
Also great communication.
My books arrived, and are beautiful!
Jane was prompt and had GREAT attention to detail were exceptional. Most of my emails were answered within 24 hours, and Jane went above and beyond by sending pictures, samples, and clear explanations to help me understand all the technical aspects of book printing. She even reviewed my proofs thoroughly and pointed out a few important adjustments I needed to make to my PDF files.
Shipping was faster than expected, and when I compared the final copies from Qin Printing with those from IngramSpark, Qin’s quality was far superior. The materials looked more polished; paper is higher quality, and the print was crisper. Each book was carefully wrapped.
I ended up saving 75% of my printing budget, and communicating in English was no issue at all. It felt like Jane cared about the project as much as I did. I can’t recommend her and Qin Printing enough. Thank you so much for helping bring my book to life!
FAQs
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.
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.
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, and Australia. We offer various shipping options, including combined sea and air freight, to suit your budget and timeline.
Talk to Us!
If you’re ready to print a set of stunning, high-quality game cards— and first-class customer service is as important to you as an unparalleled product — then we should talk. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can’t wait to help you make your fantastic game cards!
