# Mr. Playing Card

> Custom playing card manufacturer based in Orlando, FL. American-made custom poker, bridge, jumbo, flash, educational, affirmation and promotional decks plus custom tuck boxes. 15-deck minimum, paper or casino-grade plastic stocks, free design help, fast US shipping.

Mr. Playing Card prints custom playing cards in-house at our Orlando, Florida facility. We serve indie creators, Kickstarter campaigns, game studios, casinos, hotels and Fortune 500 brands including Nike, Google and Samsung. Decks ship on five card stocks: 280 GSM economy, 300 GSM standard black core, 310 GSM premium linen, 310 GSM deluxe black core and waterproof 100% plastic.

## Products

- [All custom playing card products](/products): Eight card formats plus tuck boxes — poker cards, bridge cards, game cards, affirmation cards, jumbo cards, flash cards, educational cards, promotional cards, tuck boxes.
- [Custom Poker Cards](/products/poker): Standard poker size (2.5" × 3.5") on black-core stock with linen or smooth finish — or 100% plastic.
- [Custom Bridge Cards](/products/bridge): Bridge size (2.25" × 3.5") — narrow profile, easier to fan in larger hands.
- [Custom Game Cards](/products/game): Any size, any count — board games, TCGs, party games, Kickstarter fulfillment.
- [Custom Affirmation Cards](/products/affirmation): Affirmation and oracle decks — rich color, soft-touch or linen finish.
- [Custom Jumbo Cards](/products/jumbo): 350 GSM jumbo (2.75" × 4.75") — oversized for group play, tradeshow demos, accessibility.
- [Custom Flash Cards](/products/flash): Heavyweight 310 GSM learning cards, rounded corners, ring-bind optional.
- [Custom Educational Cards](/products/educational): Curriculum decks, study cards and training kits — sharp text, bulk pricing.
- [Custom Promotional Cards](/products/promotional): Branded decks for trade shows, sales kits and corporate gifts. Low MOQs.
- [Custom Tuck Boxes](/products/tuck-boxes): Tuck boxes come standard on 16 point C2S coated stock — foil, soft-touch, spot UV, emboss.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of custom playing card printing services in Orlando, FL.
- [About Mr. Playing Card](/about): Custom deck division of Lawton Connect — a fifth-generation US printer, 100+ years.
- [Card stock & materials guide](/materials): Compare every paper and plastic playing card stock, GSM and finish.
- [Design your own playing cards](/design-your-own): Online designer, upload art, free expert design help.
- [Free print templates](/templates): Poker, bridge and tuckbox dielines with bleed and safe zones.
- [Gallery](/gallery): Real custom decks pressed for brands, studios and creators.
- [Instant quote calculator](/quote): Live pricing for custom playing cards from 15 decks to 10,000+.
- [Transparent pricing tiers](/pricing): Per-deck pricing from 15 to 10,000+ decks across every stock, plus add-on costs.
- [Customer reviews & case studies](/reviews): Case studies from brands, weddings, Kickstarter creators, magicians and hospitality.
- [Use cases by audience](/use-cases): Custom decks for Kickstarter, weddings, corporate gifts, board games, magicians, casinos.
- [Comparisons](/vs): Honest side-by-side vs MakePlayingCards, PrinterStudio, and offshore printers.
- [Glossary](/glossary): Industry terms — air-cushion finish, black-core, bleed, safe zone, MOQ, press proof, tuck box, GSM, foil.
- [Help & FAQ](/help): Minimums, turnaround, shipping and rush options.
- [Contact](/contact): Call 855-979-7416 or email hello@mrplayingcard.com — replies within one business day.

## Use cases

- [Custom playing cards for Kickstarter creators](/use-cases/kickstarter-creators): Prototype with 15 decks, then scale to thousands without changing printers.
- [Custom playing cards as wedding favors](/use-cases/wedding-favors): A useful favor guests actually keep, monogrammed with your names, colors, artwork, or wedding details.
- [Custom playing cards for corporate gifts and giveaways](/use-cases/corporate-gifts-and-giveaways): A branded gift people keep on their desk, in their bag, or at the table long after the event.
- [Custom card printing for board-game publishers](/use-cases/board-game-publishers): Print your card components — any size, any count, any stock — on the same press that handles short-run prototypes and full production.
- [Custom playing cards for magicians and cardists](/use-cases/magicians-and-cardists): Decks that fan, spring, and faro the way you need them to — pressed on tournament-grade stock.
- [Custom playing cards for casinos, hotels, and resorts](/use-cases/casinos-and-hotels): Branded amenity decks and casino-grade plastic playing cards, pressed and shipped from Orlando.
- [Custom playing cards for golf tournaments and country clubs](/use-cases/golf-tournaments): Sponsor-branded, waterproof, and useful long after the 19th hole — a tee-gift golfers actually keep.
- [Custom playing cards for trade shows and conferences](/use-cases/trade-shows): Booth swag attendees actually keep — and use long after the badge comes off.
- [Custom playing cards for fundraisers and nonprofits](/use-cases/fundraisers): High-margin keepsake decks that raise more per unit than t-shirts, mugs, or wristbands.

## Comparisons

- [Mr. Playing Card vs MakePlayingCards (MPC)](/vs/mpc-vs-makeplayingcards): Choose Mr. Playing Card. You get a US-based press, a 15-deck MOQ, direct phone support, and faster domestic shipping for short-run, branded, or event-driven jobs — without giving up the quality, finishes, or stock options you'd get overseas.
- [Mr. Playing Card vs PrinterStudio](/vs/mpc-vs-printerstudio): Choose Mr. Playing Card. Whether it's a corporate giveaway, wedding, event, or small-batch product line, you get US-based printing, finish options PrinterStudio doesn't offer, real phone support, and domestic turnaround — at competitive pricing from 15 decks up.
- [USA-printed vs China-printed playing cards](/vs/usa-printed-vs-china-printed-playing-cards): Choose US-printed with Mr. Playing Card in Orlando. You get an event-ready timeline, protected brand artwork, a human checking your file, and a 15–5,000 deck sweet spot — without the lead time, IP risk, or communication gaps that come with offshore production.
- [Mr. Playing Card vs Shuffled Ink](/vs/mpc-vs-shuffled-ink): Choose Mr. Playing Card. You get the deepest US printing heritage on the table — the custom deck division of Lawton Connect, a fifth-generation, 100+ year American printer running a 30,000 sq ft Orlando facility with full in-house finishing (foil, soft-touch, spot UV, embossing, edge gilding) and direct support from the people running the press.
- [Mr. Playing Card vs Cartamundi](/vs/mpc-vs-cartamundi): Choose Mr. Playing Card. Cartamundi is built for 100,000+ deck retail POs with procurement teams and months of lead time. For branded, event, or short-run jobs from 15 decks up, you get a 2-week US turnaround from proof approval (≤5,000 decks), direct phone support, and finishes that don't require a corporate contract.
- [Mr. Playing Card vs Bicycle custom decks (USPCC)](/vs/mpc-vs-bicycle-custom-decks): Choose Mr. Playing Card. Bicycle/USPCC custom runs are built for 2,500+ retail magic decks with months of lead time. For 15–5,000 decks for a brand, wedding, Kickstarter, or corporate giveaway, you get a 2-week US turnaround from proof approval (≤5,000 decks), lower MOQ, and direct support — without the Bicycle-brand licensing constraints.

## Blog

- [Custom Playing Cards for Real Estate Agents: A Branded Closing Gift That Actually Sticks](/blog/custom-playing-cards-for-real-estate-agents): Why branded playing cards outperform pens and mugs as real-estate closing gifts and farming-mailer inserts. Stocks, MOQ, pricing, and design tips for agents.
- [Custom Playing Card Trends in 2026: What Buyers Are Ordering Now](/blog/2026-custom-playing-card-trends): Six trends shaping custom playing card orders in 2026 — heavier stocks, foil tucks, short-run Kickstarter prototypes, USA-printed fulfillment, and more.
- [Custom Playing Cards for a Company Giveaway: Where to Begin](/blog/custom-playing-cards-for-company-giveaway): Step-by-step: how to create custom playing cards as a corporate giveaway — sizes, quantities, timeline, cost, file setup, and where to get them printed.
- [How Much Do Custom Playing Cards Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)](/blog/how-much-do-custom-playing-cards-cost): Custom playing cards cost about $15–$25/deck at low volume and drop to $2–$5/deck in bulk. Full breakdown by stock, finish, packaging, and quantity.
- [How Long Does It Take to Print Custom Playing Cards?](/blog/how-long-to-print-custom-playing-cards): Standard turnaround for custom playing cards is 2–3 weeks from approved proof. Full breakdown by stock, finish, packaging, and rush options.
- [What Is the Minimum Order for Custom Playing Cards?](/blog/minimum-order-custom-playing-cards): Our minimum order for custom playing cards is 15 decks. Why we set it there, what it costs, and when to scale up to bulk pricing.
- [Best Card Stock for Custom Playing Cards: Paper vs 100% plastic](/blog/best-card-stock-custom-playing-cards-paper-vs-pvc): Paper vs 100% plastic for custom playing cards: how black-core paper, smooth finish, linen air-cushion, and plastic compare on feel, durability, and price.
- [Where to Print Custom Playing Cards in the USA](/blog/where-to-print-custom-playing-cards-in-the-usa): Most custom playing card printing is offshore. Here's how to find a US-based printer, what to ask, and why it matters for timeline, quality control, and IP.
- [Custom Playing Cards for Wedding Favors: Sizes, Quantities, Timeline](/blog/custom-playing-cards-for-wedding-favors): How to order custom playing cards as wedding favors: how many decks to order, design ideas, when to start, what it costs, and how to make the tuck box a keepsake.
- [Promotional Playing Cards vs Fully Custom Decks: Which Should You Order?](/blog/promotional-playing-cards-vs-custom-decks): Promotional playing cards print your logo on standard backs and an off-the-shelf tuck box. Fully custom decks rebuild backs, faces, and packaging from scratch. When each makes sense.
- [How to Launch a Print-on-Demand Playing Card Business](/blog/how-to-launch-a-print-on-demand-playing-card-business): Learn how to launch a print-on-demand playing card business. Discover how to design custom decks, choose materials, manage fulfillment, and sell playing cards online.
- [How to Make MTG-Style Proxy Cards for Testing and Personal Play](/blog/how-to-make-mtg-style-proxy-cards-for-testing-and-personal-play): Learn how to make MTG-style proxy cards for testing and casual play. Discover design tips, materials, and printing options to create high-quality proxy decks for personal use.
- [How to Create Custom D&D Playing Cards for Your Campaign](/blog/how-to-create-custom-d-and-d-playing-cards-for-your-campaign): Learn how to create custom D&D playing cards for your campaign. Discover design tips, card layouts, materials, and printing options to bring your spells, items, and characters to life.
- [How to Use a Poker Tuck Box Template for Custom Playing Cards](/blog/how-to-use-a-poker-tuck-box-template-for-custom-playing-cards): Learn how to use a poker tuck box template to design and print custom playing card packaging. Discover dimensions, file setup, materials, and finishing options for professional results.
- [How to Make Your Own Deck of Cards (From Idea to Print)](/blog/how-to-make-your-own-deck-of-cards-from-idea-to-print): Learn how to make your own deck of cards from idea to print. Discover design tips, card stock options, file setup, packaging, and printing steps.
- [How to Choose the Best Playing Card Manufacturer for Your Brand](/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-playing-card-manufacturer-for-your-brand): Learn how to choose the best playing card manufacturer for your brand. Discover key factors like card stock, finishes, packaging, turnaround time, and customization options.
- [Design Your Own Custom Baseball Cards: A Complete Guide](/blog/design-your-own-custom-baseball-cards-a-complete-guide): Learn how to design and print custom baseball cards with this complete guide. From card size and materials to finishes and packaging, discover how to create personalized baseball trading cards.
- [High-Quality Oracle Card Printing for Spiritual and Artistic Decks](/blog/high-quality-oracle-card-printing-for-spiritual-and-artistic-decks): Learn how to design and print custom oracle cards with premium finishes, symbolic layouts, and flexible print runs. Learn how to choose the right card stock, packaging, and printer.
- [Where to Get High‑Quality Holographic Card Printing for Custom Decks](/blog/where-to-get-high-quality-holographic-card-printing-for-custom-decks): Looking for premium holographic card printing? Learn how to design, print, and choose the best service for holographic playing cards and trading cards with foil finishes and no minimums.
- [Design and Print Your Own Custom Flashcards (Without a Designer)](/blog/design-and-print-your-own-custom-flashcards-without-a-designer): Discover how to design and print custom flashcards for learning, onboarding, training, or marketing — even without a designer.
- [Custom Bridge Cards for Events, Gifts, and Game Nights](/blog/custom-bridge-cards-for-events-gifts-and-game-nights): Discover the unique appeal of custom bridge cards for weddings, corporate gifts, and game nights. Learn how to design and print your own personalized bridge-size decks.
- [Where to Get the Best Personalized Playing Cards (And What to Look For)](/blog/where-to-get-the-best-personalized-playing-cards-and-what-to-look-for): Wondering where to get the best personalized playing cards? This guide breaks down what to look for in a printer, including card stock options, finishes, customization, and design tools.
- [How to Make Personalized Pinochle Cards With Your Own Photos, Artwork, or Logo](/blog/how-to-make-personalized-pinochle-cards-with-your-own-photos-artwork-or-logo): A complete guide to designing custom pinochle decks with your own photos, artwork, or logo — including layout tips, file specs, and printing options.
- [Looking for Where to Get Custom Playing Cards Made? Start Here](/blog/looking-for-where-to-get-custom-playing-cards-made-start-here): Wondering where to get custom playing cards made? This complete guide walks you through defining your needs, comparing card printers, customizing designs, and placing an order online.
- [What to Look for in Professional Card Manufacturers: A Complete Guide](/blog/what-to-look-for-in-professional-card-manufacturers-a-complete-guide): Looking for the right card manufacturers? This complete guide explains how to evaluate printing quality, customization options, turnaround time, and support for your next card project.
- [TCG Printing 101: Everything You Need to Know to Launch Your Trading Card Game](/blog/tcg-printing-101-everything-you-need-to-know-to-launch-your-trading-card-game): Learn the complete process of TCG printing — from designing cards and choosing materials to packaging, proofs, and launching your game. A must-read guide for aspiring creators of trading card games.
- [From Design to Deal: How to Make Your Own Custom Poker Cards](/blog/from-design-to-deal-how-to-make-your-own-custom-poker-cards): Learn how to design and print your own custom poker cards. From card stock and finishes to packaging and distribution, this guide covers everything you need.
- [How to Create Custom Tarot Cards: A Guide for Artists, Creators, and Spiritual Brands](/blog/how-to-create-custom-tarot-cards-a-guide-for-artists-creators-and-spiritual-brands): Learn how to design, print, and package your own custom tarot cards. From artwork and card stock to gold foil finishes and packaging, this guide covers everything creators need.
- [How to Use Playing Card Templates to Design Your Own Custom Deck](/blog/how-to-use-playing-card-templates-to-design-your-own-custom-deck): Learn how to use playing card templates to design your own custom deck. Discover file setup tips, software options, and where to download free professional templates.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Printing Your Own Custom Card Game](/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-printing-your-own-custom-card-game): Print your own custom card game effortlessly! This ultimate guide offers step-by-step instructions, tips, and resources to bring your game ideas to life.
- [Designing Custom Card Decks for Your Brand: A Step-by-Step Guide](/blog/designing-custom-card-decks-for-your-brand-a-step-by-step-guide): Learn about designing custom card decks that showcase your brand, engage your audience, and create a lasting impression with professional-quality playing cards.
- [Boost Your Brand Visibility with Business Branded Playing Cards](/blog/boost-your-brand-visibility-with-business-branded-playing-cards): Learn how business branded playing cards can elevate your marketing strategy, improve brand recall, and create lasting impressions at events, in stores, and beyond.

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