Custom Playing Cards Printing in Singapore

Have you thought about how custom playing cards can boost your business or event? A deck that shows off your brand or special occasion can make a big difference. But what sets custom playing cards printing in Singapore apart?

How much does custom playing card printing cost in Singapore?

Custom playing cards at Alibaba Printing cost $1,638 for 300 decks, which is $5.46 a deck. Each deck is 56 cards at 88mm x 63mm, printed on 310gsm art card, packed in a 310gsm art card box and shrink wrapped. Other quantities are quoted on your spec.

At 56 cards a deck that works out at just under 10 cents a printed card, box and wrapping included. Everything is printed to your own artwork: every face, the backs, the box and the tuck flaps.

What do you get in a deck?

56 cards, a printed box and shrink wrapping, all to your design. A standard pack is 52 cards plus two jokers, so 56 leaves you two extra cards to use however you like.

Those two spare cards are worth planning for rather than wasting. Companies usually use them for a rules card, a brand or contact card, a QR code to a landing page, or a promotional card with a discount code. If you are printing a game rather than a card deck, they can be reference or reminder cards.

What size are the playing cards?

88mm x 63mm, the standard poker size. It is the size used by most commercial decks, so the cards fit normal card holders, sleeves, shufflers and boxes.

The alternative in general use is bridge size, which is the same height but narrower at about 57mm. Bridge cards suit games where players hold a large hand, because a narrower card is easier to fan. Poker size gives you more room for artwork, which is why it is the usual choice when the design matters.

What card stock are they printed on?

310gsm art card, for both the cards and the box. That is a substantial stock: heavy enough to shuffle and deal properly rather than flopping like a postcard.

Card weight is what separates a deck people keep from one that feels like a giveaway. At 310gsm the cards have some snap to them. If the deck will be handled heavily over months, or used somewhere it may get wet, ask us about plastic and laminated options instead, which we also print.

Can I print my own design on every card?

Yes. All 56 faces, the backs and the box are printed to your artwork. There is no template you have to work inside.

Two design points worth knowing before you start. Keep the backs of all cards identical unless you specifically want them different, because a variation on a card back is visible when the deck is face down. And if your card backs use a bordered design, small shifts during cutting become obvious, so a full bleed pattern or a generous border is more forgiving than a thin one.

What can custom playing cards be used for?

Four things they get ordered for in Singapore: corporate gifts and door gifts, tabletop and card game publishing, training or education decks, and wedding or event favours.

A deck works as a corporate gift because it does not get thrown away the way a printed brochure does. It sits in a drawer and comes out again. For games and training decks, the 56-card count and full-face printing mean you are not limited to a 52-card structure at all: you can print any 56 cards you like.

How do I send artwork for playing card printing?

Send print-ready PDFs in CMYK at 300dpi, sized 88mm x 63mm with 3mm bleed on every edge, plus the box artwork laid out flat to the dieline.

Keep important artwork and text at least 4mm inside the trim line on every card. Cards are cut in stacks and have rounded corners, so anything sitting tight to the edge is at risk. Send the faces in a clear order, named or numbered, so there is no ambiguity about which card is which. Ask us for the box dieline before you design the packaging.

How long does playing card printing take?

Decks take longer than flat printing because the cards are printed, cut, collated into decks, boxed and shrink wrapped. Confirm the date with us when you order, and tell us if it is tied to an event.

Collation is the step people forget. Every deck has to be assembled in the right order with the right count, so a 300-deck run is 16,800 cards that have to end up in the right boxes. Build that into your timeline rather than assuming card printing works like flyer printing.

Can I collect the decks, or do you deliver?

Both. Collect from our office at LINK@AMK, 3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, #02-02, Singapore 569139, or we deliver anywhere in Singapore from S$8.

We print the rest of what an event or a launch needs too, so one supplier covers your decks alongside name cards, stickers, paper bags and booklets.

Frequently asked questions about custom playing card printing in Singapore

How much do 300 custom playing card decks cost in Singapore?

At Alibaba Printing, 300 decks cost $1,638, which is $5.46 a deck. Each deck is 56 cards at 88mm x 63mm on 310gsm art card, with a printed 310gsm art card box and shrink wrapping.

How many cards are in a custom printed deck?

56 cards. A standard pack is 52 cards plus two jokers, so a 56-card deck gives you two extra cards for a rules card, a brand card, a QR code or a promotional card.

What size are custom printed playing cards?

88mm x 63mm, which is the standard poker size. Bridge size, at roughly 57mm wide, is the narrower alternative and suits games where players hold a large hand.

What card stock are custom playing cards printed on?

310gsm art card for both the cards and the box. It is heavy enough to shuffle and deal properly. Plastic and laminated options are available for decks that will be handled heavily.

Is the box included in the price of custom playing cards?

Yes. The price covers the 56 printed cards, a printed 310gsm art card box and shrink wrapping, all to your own artwork.

Can I print a different design on every playing card?

Yes. All 56 faces, the card backs and the box are printed to your own artwork, so you are not limited to a standard 52-card structure.

What file format should I send for playing card printing?

Print-ready PDFs in CMYK at 300dpi, sized 88mm x 63mm with 3mm bleed, and important artwork kept 4mm inside the trim. Box artwork should be laid out flat to the dieline, which we can send you.

Are custom playing cards shrink wrapped?

Yes, shrink wrapping is included, so the decks arrive sealed and ready to hand out or sell.

Get a playing card printing quote

Tell us how many decks you need, how many cards per deck, and whether you want the standard poker size. We will confirm the price and the date, and send you the box dieline to design against.

WhatsApp or call 9146 1431, or visit us at LINK@AMK, 3 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, #02-02, Singapore 569139.