Playing Card Printing.
Custom playing cards with casino-quality card stock, vivid color reproduction, and professional tuck boxes. Standard poker decks, tarot, and fully custom card games — produced at factory scale.
What It Is
Playing cards are rigid card stock pieces printed with game content — standard 52-card poker decks, tarot decks, and fully custom card games. The format demands specific materials: flexible yet durable card stock (often with a black or blue core to prevent see-through), precise die-cutting for uniform shape, and consistent printing so every card is identical. We produce custom playing cards for game publishers, promotional brands, casinos, and artists.
Popular Specifications
Common configurations we produce every day
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
Card Stock | 280–330gsm with opaque core (black/blue layer) |
Core | Black or blue opaque core prevents see-through |
Finish | Air-cushion (linen) or smooth finish |
Size | Poker (2.5×3.5 in), Bridge (2.25×3.5 in), Tarot (2.75×4.75 in), custom |
Color | Full color CMYK, front and back |
Edges | Precision die-cut with rounded corners |
Packaging | Custom-printed tuck box, rigid box, or tin |
MOQ | 500+ decks |
Why This Product Works in Bulk
Key benefits that make this format ideal for volume orders
Casino-quality materials
Opaque core card stock with air-cushion finish provides the shuffle feel and durability that card players expect. This is the same production quality used by major card brands.
Opaque core prevents cheating
Black or blue core layer between the front and back printing makes cards completely opaque — preventing see-through even under strong light.
Custom game support
Beyond standard poker decks, we produce tarot decks, custom card games with any number of cards, and promotional branded decks.
Professional tuck box packaging
Custom-printed tuck boxes with your design create a complete retail product. Rigid boxes and tins available for premium editions.
Precise die-cutting
Every card is identical in size and shape — critical for professional card games where uniformity affects gameplay and shuffling.
Common Use Cases
Who orders this product and what they use it for
Custom Poker Decks
Branded poker decks with custom face and back designs for promotional and retail use.
Tarot & Oracle
Custom tarot and oracle card decks for spiritual publishers and independent creators.
Tabletop Card Games
Complete card games with custom rules, card designs, and packaging for game publishers.
Promotional Decks
Branded playing card decks as corporate gifts, event giveaways, and marketing premiums.
Casino & Gaming
Casino-quality card decks for gaming establishments and promotional use.
Customization Options
Mix and match to create your perfect product
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about this product
An opaque core is a black or blue layer sandwiched between the front and back printing of each card. It prevents light from passing through, so players cannot see card values by holding them up to light.
Air-cushion (linen) finish has a subtle texture that creates tiny air pockets between cards. This makes cards easier to shuffle, deal, and handle — the standard for professional playing cards.
Yes. We can print any number of cards with unique designs on each card, in any size. We also produce custom rule books and packaging for complete game products.
A standard poker deck has 54 cards (52 + 2 jokers). Tarot decks typically have 78 cards. Custom games can have any card count.
Cards are collated, stacked, and placed in a custom-printed tuck box. Premium editions use rigid boxes or metal tins. Each deck can be shrink-wrapped.
What We Need to Quote
- Card size and format
- Number of cards per deck
- Card stock and core type
- Finish preference
- Front and back design status
- Packaging type
- Quantity (number of decks)
- Delivery destination
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