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Custom playing-card boxes for US game publishers, promotional-merchandise programs, casino and hospitality gift shops, and Kickstarter card-game creators. Tuck cartons sized to standard poker and bridge card decks, printed on SBS with matte, soft-touch, or linen finishes, and rigid two-piece boxes for premium and collectible releases.
For US game publishers, promotional-merchandise programs, casino and hospitality gift shops, and independent card-game creators.
About Custom Playing Card Boxes
Packaging built to poker- and bridge-deck spec
A playing-card box is a precision-fit job. The tuck has to hold a full 54-card deck snug enough that the cards do not shuffle in transit, but loose enough that a player can lift the deck out one-handed. We print tuck cartons and rigid two-piece boxes for US game publishers, promotional programs, and indie card-game creators, start folding-carton runs at 100 units and rigid runs at 50 units, and include free 3D mockups, free physical samples on request, free US shipping, and no setup, plate, or die charges.
Playing-card box formats
- Standard poker-deck tuck cartons — sized to a 2.5 by 3.5 inch deck, the default for most playing-card programs.
- Bridge-deck tuck cartons — sized to a 2.25 by 3.5 inch deck, common for bridge and hand-and-foot decks.
- Rigid two-piece boxes — wrapped setup boxes for collector, casino, and gift-tier decks.
- Slipcase and outer sleeves — printed sleeves for boxed sets, tarot, and multi-deck releases.
- Magnetic-closure boxes — a gift-grade open for Kickstarter, promotional, and premium releases.
Finishes for collector and casino tiers
Playing-card packaging is a finish-heavy category. Soft-touch and linen lamination give a tuck the tactile hand-feel collectors and casino-gift buyers pay for, foil stamping in gold, silver, or holographic lifts the brand mark on a matte or soft-touch base, embossing adds a raised seal or crest, and spot UV lifts a badge or pattern against the base color.
Promotional, gift shop, and Kickstarter runs
Playing-card boxes are one of the most-ordered promotional-merchandise formats — corporate gift programs, casino and hospitality gift shops, and Kickstarter card-game campaigns all order in short-to-medium runs. We can variable-print casino property names, event dates, or campaign codes across a single order.
Related packaging
Card-game and hobby-game programs often extend into other rigid formats. See rigid boxes, magnetic-closure boxes, drawer boxes, and gift boxes for adjacent premium packaging, or mailer boxes for Kickstarter and DTC fulfillment.
Why US brands choose us for custom playing card boxes
Custom Box Printing manufactures custom playing card boxes from our US production facility, with free standard shipping anywhere in the contiguous United States and a 7–10 business day turnaround. We've printed custom playing card boxes for solo founders launching their first product line, growing direct-to-consumer brands placing 5,000-unit runs, and established retail brands with 50,000+ unit production schedules — and we treat all three the same: low MOQs (100-unit runs), free design support, no setup or die-plate charges, and a 3D digital mockup before anything goes to press.
Every custom playing card boxes order includes free in-house dieline and artwork support — our US-based designers will polish your existing files, or build a custom dieline from scratch to fit your exact product dimensions. We send you a 3D mockup to confirm look and proportions before production. For color-critical work, request a physical sample free — let’s talk about a customized sample so you can confirm the look before a full run.
Materials, print, and finish options
Playing-card packaging is a tight-tolerance format — the box has to hold the deck snug enough that the cards do not shuffle in transit, without pressure that would bend the deck. We print tuck cartons on 14pt to 18pt SBS with matte, gloss, soft-touch, or linen lamination, and add foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV for premium and collectible releases. Rigid two-piece boxes wrapped in printed art paper are the standard for high-end collector decks.
Available finishes include:
- Lamination: Gloss, matte, soft-touch, or velvet finish for a premium hand-feel.
- Foil stamping: Gold, silver, copper, or custom foil colors for high-visibility brand marks.
- Embossing & debossing: Tactile raised or recessed surface effects on logo or key artwork.
- Spot UV: Selective gloss coating that creates contrast against matte areas.
- Eco-friendly options: Recycled kraft, widely recyclable paperboard and water-based inks.
- Compliance: soy-based inks; child-resistant-style constructions for CBD/cannabis on request.
If you're not sure which combination will work best for your custom playing card boxes, mention it in your quote request — our team will recommend the right material, print spec, and finish based on your product, budget, and brand positioning.
How to order your custom playing card boxes
- Request a quote — use the "Get Free Quote" button on this page, or call (855) 792-3890 (toll free). Tell us your box style, dimensions, quantity, material preferences, and any deadline.
- We respond within 1 business day with pricing, lead times, and material recommendations. No pressure, no commitment.
- Free design + 3D mockup — we build your dieline (or polish your existing artwork) and send you a 3D digital mockup to approve.
- Optional physical sample — request a custom sample (refunded on your first order) to hold the real box in hand — let’s talk it through.
- Production & free US shipping — once you approve, we print and ship in 7–10 business days, free anywhere in the United States.
Custom Playing Card Boxes Weight and Price Calculator
Get an instant weight estimate (per box, total order, and shipping dimensional weight) and a per-unit price estimate for your custom playing card boxes. Enter dimensions in inches or centimeters — the calculator converts automatically. For a firm quote, request a free quote.
Pick your box material
Choose the stock first — each calculator below has its own length × width × height inputs.
Part 1 Weight calculator
Finished box weight and the dimensional weight US carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) use for shipping.
Dim weight uses the US domestic divisor of 166 (L × W × H ÷ 166 in pounds). Carriers bill the greater of actual or dimensional weight.
Part 2 Price calculator
Instant per-unit and total estimate in the US-market range for the spec below. Firm pricing requires your artwork and exact spec.
US-market estimate based on 2026 rates. Exact pricing depends on artwork, exact stock, Pantone requirements, and finish combinations. No setup, die, or plate fees at any quantity.
Custom Playing Card Boxes — Frequently Asked Questions
