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Card Decks and Card Games
PrintNinja recommends you keep the following guidelines in mind when you design cards for a board game.
Card games are any game that uses playing cards as the main component. It is amazing how many games can be played with a traditional deck of 55 cards, but even more intriguing are the endless possibilities of new games appearing in the market. We all remember the big boom of Cards Against Humanity, now cards are taking many forms in quantities, sizes, materials and gameplay. Request your card game quote with our instant price calculator.
If you’re interested in reading more about creating board games, be sure to check out our custom board game hub. This part of our site contains all the information you need to know about creating a board game – beyond just the standards listed here, this hub also contains detailed information on all the types of materials and packaging types we offer for your game. We’ve also analyzed board card games to figure out what makes them work – and how you can apply these principals to your custom card game. There’s lots more to explore, like special features you can add-on to your card game to make it stand out. Check it out!
Design Card Decks and Card Games
Traditional Cards
- Card Size: 55 cards, 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches (poker size)
- Card Material: 300 gsm blue core
- Finish: Gloss linen
- Tuck Box Size: 2.5 inches x 3.5 inches x .81 inches
- Tuck Box Material: 10pt. coated 1-sided cardstock box
- Tuck Box Finish: Gloss varnish
Custom Card Game
- Card Size: 162 cards, 2.2 inches x 3.4 inches
- Card Material: 300 gsm blue core
- Finish: Gloss varnish
- Tuck Box Size: 5.9 inches x 8 inches x 0.9 inches
- Tuck Box Material: 10pt. coated 1-sided cardstock box
- Tuck Box Finish: Gloss varnish
- Organizing Box Insert: 3.6 inches x 7 inches
- Instructions: 3 inches x 4 inches folded 12 inches x 16 inches unfolded