Custom Playing Cards: Premium Print-on-Demand
Bring your tabletop game, custom tarot deck, or promotional gifts to life. QPMN is your trusted custom playing card manufacturer offering premium materials, zero minimum orders, and seamless print-on-demand dropshipping for creators.
Why QPMN Is the Best Choice for Custom Playing Cards in 2026
Whether you are designing a complex tabletop card game, launching a Kickstarter project, or selling personalized playing cards as gifts, QPMN provides the infrastructure you need to scale effortlessly.
Automated API & E-Commerce Sync
Say goodbye to manual fulfillment. Connect your Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom storefront via our robust REST API. When an order is placed for your custom playing cards, it routes directly to our printing facility automatically.
No Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)
Traditional manufacturers require thousands of units upfront. With QPMN, you can print a single prototype deck to test mechanics or fulfill one-off B2C orders, right alongside bulk wholesale runs.
White-Label Dropshipping
Your brand is front and center. We print, pack, and ship your custom card decks directly to your customers with no QPMN branding. It looks like it came straight from your warehouse.
True Randomized Booster Packs No MOQ
Historically, manufacturing mathematically randomized foil booster packs was a privilege reserved exclusively for massive tabletop game publishers. QPMN has democratized this process.
Our advanced print-on-demand technology allows independent game designers to print custom deck of cards and package them into true randomized booster packs with no minimum order quantity (MOQ). Whether you are launching a new Trading Card Game (TCG) on Kickstarter or expanding an existing lore, you can now offer a genuine, thrilling card-pulling experience to your fans without massive upfront costs.
- ✔ Mathematical Randomization: Fair and verifiable card distribution for rare pulls.
- ✔ Foil Wrappers: Professional, retail-ready booster pack packaging.
- ✔ Zero MOQ: Print a single booster box for playtesting before bulk manufacturing.
FlexiBulk Savings: Maximize Your Dropshipping Margins
- ✔ Automated Margins: The more volume you push daily, the lower your base cost drops.
- ✔ Mixed Catalog Support: Combine Tarot, Poker, and Bridge sizes into one bulk discount tier.
- ✔ Seamless Integration: Works natively in the background with our Shopify and WooCommerce APIs.
QPMN Print On Demand vs. Traditional Card Printers
Discover why independent creators, dropshippers, and e-commerce brands choose QPMN's automated solutions over legacy printing companies.
| Feature | QPMN (Automated POD) | Traditional Printers |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | No Minimum (1 Deck) | 500 to 1,000+ Decks |
| Inventory Risk | Zero. Print only when a sale is made. | High. Requires upfront capital and warehousing. |
| E-Commerce Integration | Automated Shopify/Etsy/WooCommerce API | Manual order submission via email/forms. |
| Fulfillment Strategy | White-label dropshipping direct to buyer. | Shipped to your house/warehouse for you to distribute. |
Premium Cardstock & Material Options
The feel, snap, and durability of your custom cards depend entirely on the cardstock. QPMN offers an extensive array of professional-grade materials, from budget-friendly smooth papers to luxurious casino linens and sustainable eco-friendly options.
Classic Smooth (CS27)
- Weight: 270 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.28 mm
- Core: Blue Core
- Features: Highly affordable, delivers high-quality print results, and reduces transparency.
- Best Used For: Marketing promotions and budget-friendly custom card projects.
Premium Smooth (PS30)
- Weight: 300 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.33 mm
- Core: Blue Core
- Features: Our most commonly used cardstock on the market, featuring a smooth finish with reduced transparency.
- Best Used For: Game card designers, high-end company/wedding promotions, and photo printing.
Deluxe Smooth (DS33)
- Weight: 330 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.31 mm
- Core: Standard Core
- Features: Extra-smooth finish providing maximum visual contrast and vivid colors. Looks extra clean with a superior, durable feel.
- Best Used For: Game card creators needing the absolute best quality in smooth card surfaces.
Regular Linen (RL28)
- Weight: 280 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.31 mm
- Core: Blue Core
- Features: Standard linen-textured cardstock that effectively reduces light transparency.
- Best Used For: Standard textured card games and traditional playing card decks.
Gaming Linen (GL29)
- Weight: 290 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.33 mm
- Core: Blue Core
- Features: Features a highly popular in-house developed linen pattern that reduces transparency.
- Best Used For: Widely used across the professional board game and tabletop card game industry.
Casino Linen (CL31)
- Weight: 310 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.31 mm
- Core: Black Core (Blocks all light)
- Features: Professional finish with air pockets making cards more durable, easier to handle, and perfectly slippery.
- Best Used For: Professionals in the playing card industry seeking top-tier casino-quality prints.
Sturdy Layers (SL35)
- Weight: 350 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.42 mm
- Core: No Core
- Features: Our thickest and heaviest cardstock option available, providing massive structural integrity.
- Best Used For: Card game and board game designers who need cards noticeably thicker than standard stock.
Eco-friendly (EF27)
- Weight: 270 GSM
- Thickness: ~0.36 mm
- Core: Herbaceous Plant Base
- Features: Sustainable option made from grass and leaves. Features a natural brown tint with visible fibers.
- Best Used For: Adding a touch of naturalness and an earthy feel to sustainable, eco-conscious game decks.
Waterproof Plastic (WP10)
- Weight: 13pt Plastic
- Thickness: ~0.31 mm
- Core: 100% White Plastic
- Features: Extremely durable, perfectly slippery, and completely waterproof.
- Best Used For: A unique premium alternative to paper playing cards that lasts significantly longer.
Standard & Custom Card Sizes
Whether you are designing a classic deck or a unique tabletop adventure, QPMN supports exact die-cut dimensions tailored to your project. Explore our standard and specialty playing card sizes and their compatible packaging:
Standard TCG & Poker
- 2.5" x 3.5" (Standard): Perfect for Trading Card Games (TCG) and Playing Cards. Available with standard or square corners.
Packaging: Paper/Foil booster packs, custom tuck boxes, shrink-wrap, velvet bags, uncut sheets. - 2.48" x 3.46" (Metric): Ideal dimensions for international TCG/Poker cards.
Packaging: Paper/Foil booster packs, shrink-wrap, velvet bags, custom rigid/tuck boxes, booklets, uncut sheets.
Specialty Game Cards
- Mini Cards (1.75" × 2.5") - Shrink-wrapped
- Domino Cards (1.75" x 3.5") - Shrink-wrapped
- Bridge Cards (2.25" x 3.5") - Shrink-wrapped, Velvet Bag, Rigid Box
- Skat Cards (2.32" x 3.58") - Shrink-wrapped, Velvet Bag, Rigid Box
- Square Cards (2.75" x 2.75") - Shrink-wrapped, Custom Tuck Box
- Large Square (3.5" x 3.5") - Shrink-wrapped
Large & Tarot Cards
- Tarot Cards (2.75" × 4.75"): Standard for spiritual decks.
Packaging: Booklets, Shrink-wrap, Velvet Bag, Rigid/Tuck boxes. - Jumbo Cards (3.5" x 5"): Booklets, Shrink-wrap, Rigid Box.
- Large Playing Cards (3.5" × 5.75"): Booklets, Rigid/Tuck boxes, Shrink-wrap.
- Giant Card Deck (5" × 7"): Maximum visual impact, Shrink-wrapped.
Custom Packaging, Booster Packs & Booklets
A deck is not complete without the perfect unboxing experience. Design your own custom playing card boxes or TCG wrappers with full-color exterior printing. QPMN offers robust packaging and informational inserts to elevate your retail-ready product.
Card Deck Packaging
Choose the exact enclosure that fits your brand's aesthetic and budget:
- Custom Tuck Box (Standard retail)
- Custom Rigid Box (Premium collector's edition)
- Custom Drawer Box
- Custom Tin Box
- Plain Black Velvet Bag
- Shrink-Wrapped (Budget friendly)
- Uncut Sheets (For art collectors)
TCG Booster Packs
- Custom Foil Booster Packs: The classic, tamper-proof metallic wrapper for randomized card pulls.
- Custom Paper Booster Packs: A fully recyclable, eco-friendly alternative for blind pulls.
Instructional Booklets
- Cross fold (2 sides) & Bi-fold (4 sides)
- Z-fold (6 sides) & Accordion (8 sides)
- Saddle Sewn Booklets: Available in 12, 24, 36, or 48 sides for complex rulebooks and guides.
Special Printing Effects & Custom Finishes
Make your custom card printing stand out on the retail shelf or the gaming table. QPMN offers advanced print finishing options to give your decks a premium, luxurious feel.
Metallic Foil Options
Make your tabletop game stand out. Choose classic Gold Foil for a luxurious touch, Silver Foil for a sleek modern polish, or our rainbow color-shifting Holographic Foil to create the ultimate chase cards. We also offer textured Dot and fractured Shards foil patterns to make your highest-rarity designs truly unique.
Card Edge Gilding
Enhance your tarot or high-end poker decks with brilliant metallic edge gilding for a vintage, elegant look:
- Gold & Silver Edge
- Red, Blue, Green, & Purple Edge
- Holographic Edge
Surface Finishes
Protect your artwork and dictate how light reflects off your cards and packaging.
- Matte Finish: Smooth, non-reflective, modern look.
- Gloss Finish: Highly reflective, makes colors pop vibrantly.
Uncompromising Quality Assurance
As a leading playing card manufacturer, we do not compromise on quality. Every deck that runs through our print-on-demand facility undergoes a strict QA process:
- Color Calibration: Utilizing advanced CMYK matching to ensure the colors on your screen match the printed cards accurately.
- Precision Die-Cutting: Blades are routinely sharpened and calibrated to ensure smooth, clean edges with zero fraying.
- Coating & Slip Testing: Cards are tested for optimal "slip" to guarantee they shuffle perfectly without clumping or sticking.
- Registration Checks: Front and back designs are meticulously aligned to prevent off-center printing or uneven borders.
How to Create Custom Playing Cards in 5 Minutes
We handle the manufacturing and logistics. You focus purely on the artwork and marketing.
1. Design & Upload
Download our precise design templates (PDF). Add your front and back artwork ensuring bleed lines are met, and upload via our POD Design Tool.
2. Integrate Your Store
3. We Print & Ship
When an order is placed, our automated system takes over. We print your custom cards in 3-5 business days and ship them globally.
Custom Playing Cards Profit Calculator
Planning to sell your own personalized decks? Use our interactive calculator below to estimate your potential margins when using QPMN's automated print-on-demand dropshipping.
Why Creators & Businesses Choose QPMN for Custom Playing Cards
See how our automated print-on-demand solutions are helping game designers and entrepreneurs scale their businesses.
Kelvin
QPMN has always been a reliable, professional and highly transparent business partner with high quality products. Working with them means I can focus on creation.
Tiny Memory
As a long-time partner of QPMN, I can attest to their consistently high-quality products and outstanding customer service. Their team is responsive and helpful.
For No Purpose
Card randomization with no MOQ is a game changer. I never imagined I could sell my own custom booster packs without needing to order in bulk. Truly incredible!
Guides & Resources for Card Creators
Explore our latest blog posts and tutorials to help you design, market, and sell your custom card decks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How much does it cost to print custom playing cards?
2. What is the standard playing card size?
3. Do you offer templates for playing card designs?
4. Can I print different images on the front and back of every card?
5. What is the best cardstock for a tabletop card game?
6. How long does it take to print and ship my custom deck?
7. Is there a setup fee for print-on-demand orders?
8. Do you ship playing cards internationally?
9. Can I customize the tuck box packaging?
10. How does the automated Shopify integration work?
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Still Have Questions? We Are Here to Help.
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