Project Type: Game Development Prototype / Custom Component Base Status: Manufacturing Reference & Spec Baseline

Hand-Drawn Playing Cards

Project Overview

This showcase highlights a heavy-duty blank deck engineered specifically for board game publishers and independent creators.

Built to withstand rigorous blind playtesting, this configuration serves as a structural baseline for premium tabletop components.

To explore high-volume production and specialty finishes, review our core Custom Playing Card Manufacturing capabilities.

Primary Engineering Applications for This Spec:

• Rapid Game Prototyping: Iterating mechanics with a retail-quality physical feel.
• Durability Assessment: Testing card stock resilience and snap under heavy handling.
• Component Customization: Providing an optimal surface for permanent markers and adhesive decals.

Standard Playing Size (63 x 88 mm / 2.5 x 3.5″)

Special-Shaped Playing Cards / Customizable Size

Factory Specifications (Manufacturing Reference)

This showcase deck was manufactured using the exact parameters below. Use these specifications as a direct baseline when requesting a quote, or modify them to suit your project.

• Dimensions: Standard Playing Size (63 x 88 mm / 2.5 x 3.5″)
• Card Stock: 350gsm Premium Art Paper (High-density stock with optimal stiffness)
• Surface Finish: Matte Film Lamination (Double-sided)
• Corner Radius: Standard 3mm precision die-cut corners
• Packaging Type: Standard Tuck Box
• Box Material: 300gsm C1S (Coated One Side) SBS Paperboard
• Box Finish: Matte Lamination with protective shrink-wrap

350gsm Art Paper

💡 Factory Note: Why This Configuration Works

When publishers ask us for a robust baseline spec for prototyping, this is the exact configuration we recommend. Here is the manufacturing logic behind these material choices:

• Why 350gsm Art Paper? Standard casino cards often utilize 300gsm stock. By upgrading to 350gsm art paper, the cards gain superior rigidity and snap. This prevents the deck from warping or creasing during repetitive playtesting.
• Why Matte Lamination? Standard glossy UV coatings tend to repel ink and adhesives. Our matte film lamination provides a critical moisture barrier while maintaining enough surface tension for direct marker writing.
• Why the 300gsm C1S Tuck Box? It keeps the unit cost highly efficient for early prototyping phases. Simultaneously, it offers the exact structural integrity and folding characteristics of a mass-market retail box.

Custom Packaging Boxes

We offer a diverse range of packaging options to suit your needs, including tuck boxes, lid-and-bottom boxes, magnetic closure boxes, tin boxes, and fully custom designs.

Start Your Custom Run

Use this exact manufacturing spec as the foundation for your next project, or customize every detail to match your vision.

Manufacturing Note: Our facility can instantly adjust your quote to include different dimensions (e.g., Bridge Size 57 x 87 mm), alternative core papers, or upgraded packaging like rigid magnetic boxes.