Custom Playing Cards, Printed in Orlando, Florida
Mr. Playing Card has been pressing playing cards in the United States since 1900. We print fully custom decks — your artwork on every face, back, and tuck box — on the same casino-grade equipment that produces our commercial runs, with a 15-deck minimum order and no setup fees.
- Minimum
- 15 decks
- Turnaround
- 2–4 weeks
- Printed in
- Orlando, FL
- 15-deck minimum
Prototype a single concept or scale to 10,000+ decks on the same press.
- Printed in the USA
Every deck is produced at our Orlando, Florida facility — no overseas transit.
- Free file review
A prepress operator checks bleed, resolution, and color before anything runs.
- Digital proof
You approve a proof of every face, back, and box before we go to press.
Everything that shapes your deck — stock, size, finish, packaging, and the file you send us.
What makes a custom deck different from a printed novelty deck?
A real custom deck is printed on black-core card stock, which blocks light from passing through the card so opponents cannot read a face from the back. It is then coated and cut on a rotary die so the corners are consistent and the edges shuffle cleanly.
Novelty decks printed on uncoated white-core stock look fine in photos and fail in hand — they stick together, wear at the corners, and telegraph faces under lamp light. Every stock we run is black-core or plastic, and every deck is finished with a slip coating so it handles like a deck should.
What can you customize?
Faces, backs, jokers, card count, card size, tuck box artwork, and box finishes are all open. Common upgrades include metallic foil stamping, spot UV, soft-touch lamination, embossing, and gilded edges in gold, silver, or a custom color.
If you need something outside the standard poker or bridge footprint — oracle, jumbo, mini, or a fully bespoke die — we cut to your specification. Browse the full stock lineup on our card stock and materials page before you configure a quote.
How much do custom playing cards cost?
Cost depends on four things: quantity, card stock, card size, and packaging. Because those combinations change the number meaningfully, we do not publish a flat price list on this page — the quote tool prices your exact configuration in about thirty seconds.
Enter your deck count, pick a stock, and the calculator returns real per-deck and total pricing along with a downloadable quote. There is no obligation, and every quote includes a free file review before anything goes to press.
How long does production take?
Standard turnaround runs about two to three weeks from proof approval, depending on quantity and finishing. Foil, gilding, and custom die-cut boxes add time; plain decks in stock sizes move fastest.
Rush scheduling is available on most configurations. Flag your in-hand date in the quote and we will tell you honestly whether it is achievable before you commit.
What files do you need?
Print-ready PDF, AI, or high-resolution PNG at 300 DPI with 1/8 inch bleed on every edge. Our free templates page has dielines for every stock size we run, including tuck boxes.
No designer? The online designer lets you build a deck in the browser from your own images, and our prepress team fixes minor file issues at no charge rather than bouncing the order back to you.
Custom playing card specifications at a glance
This is the full production spec for a custom deck. Anything in the right column is configurable when you build a quote.
| Specification | Standard |
|---|---|
| Card sizes | Poker 2.5 × 3.5 in · Bridge 2.25 × 3.5 in · oracle · jumbo · mini · custom die |
| Artboard with bleed | Poker 2.75 × 3.75 in — 1/8 in bleed on all four sides |
| Cards per deck | 54 standard (52 + 2 jokers); any count available |
| Core | Black core on every paper stock — faces do not read through the back |
| Stock options | 300 GSM smooth, 310 GSM black-core linen, 100% plastic |
| Finishes | Slip coating standard; matte or gloss varnish, gilded edges optional |
| Tuck box | 350 GSM C2S coated, full color; foil, spot UV, soft-touch, emboss |
| Artwork files | Print-ready PDF, AI, or 300 DPI PNG in CMYK |
| Minimum order | 15 decks, no setup fee |
| Turnaround | About 2–3 weeks from proof approval; rush available |
| Printed in | Orlando, Florida, USA |
Which card stock should you choose?
The stock decides how the deck feels and how long it survives. Three options cover nearly every project.
| Stock | Feel | Best for | Durability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 GSM smooth black-core | Slick, flat finish | Photo decks, budget-sensitive giveaways | Good |
| 310 GSM black-core linen | Textured, snappy, classic casino feel | Most custom decks, gifts, branded decks | Very good |
| 100% plastic | Flexible, waterproof, no memory | Poker rooms, bars, pools, cruise ships, heavy play | Excellent — washable, tear-resistant |
Full side-by-side detail lives on the card stock and materials page, and stock sample packs are available before you commit.
Card sizes we print
| Size | Dimensions | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Poker | 2.5 × 3.5 in | Hold'em, promotional decks, most custom projects |
| Bridge | 2.25 × 3.5 in | Bridge, canasta, rummy — easier to hold 13 cards |
| Oracle | 2.75 × 4.75 in | Affirmation and oracle decks, art decks |
| Jumbo / mini | 3.5 × 5 in / 1.75 × 2.5 in | Large-print decks, party favors, keychain decks |
| Custom die | Your spec | Square decks, tall game cards, bespoke formats |
How to order custom playing cards
Five steps, and only one of them needs a designer.
Choose size, stock, and card count
Poker size on 310 GSM black-core linen with 54 cards is the most common build. Upgrade to 100% plastic if the deck will see heavy repeat play.
Get the right dieline
Download the template for your size from the free templates page, or build your deck in the browser with the online designer.
Price it instantly
Enter quantity, stock, size, and packaging in the quote tool — you get per-deck and total pricing plus a written quote to download.
Free file review and digital proof
Prepress checks bleed, resolution, and color space at no charge, then sends a proof of every face, back, and box for your approval.
Production and delivery
After approval the run prints, cuts, and packs in Orlando, typically shipping within two to three weeks.
See your price
Pricing depends on your quantity, stock, size, and packaging. The quote tool prices your exact configuration and gives you a written quote to download — no sales call required.
Build My QuoteFrequently asked questions
- What is the minimum order for custom playing cards?
- 15 decks. That is a true production minimum, not a sample tier — the 15-deck run is printed on the same press and stock as a 10,000-deck order.
- Are your custom playing cards printed in the USA?
- Yes. Every deck is printed, cut, and packed at our Orlando, Florida facility. Nothing is outsourced overseas.
- How much do custom playing cards cost?
- Price varies by quantity, stock, size, and packaging. Use the quote tool to price your exact configuration instantly and download a written quote.
- Can I get a physical sample before ordering?
- Yes. We can send a stock sample pack so you can feel each card stock before committing, and every order gets a digital proof before press.