Factory capability
Custom Card Printing & Production Capabilities
Dongguan Max Deck Print Co., Ltd supports custom card games, collectible sets, tarot, learning cards and playing cards. Artwork preparation, printing, finishing, deck collation and matched packaging are reviewed as one specification for bulk orders from 1,000 complete sets.
Printing, finishing and complete-set assembly.
A complete deck needs controlled files, an agreed physical reference and a defined packing list. These are the checkpoints behind the printing and finishing route.
Consistent sheets for large deck runs
Artwork and sheet preparation are planned around card faces, back groups and the approved print specification for each deck.
Proofing before production
Artwork is reviewed around trim, bleed, safe area and color performance before moving into the main production run.
Batch-to-batch color control.
Ink, color and finished sheets are checked before the next production step, helping bulk deck orders stay consistent.
Process reference imagery: examples of printing, inspection and material choices, not records of a specific order. The production route and inspection scope are agreed for each project.
Production backbone
Match the process to the finished product.
The production route is chosen around the stock, card count, surface finish and complete packaging. Additional effects and unusual structures need a project-specific feasibility and proofing review.
Before production approval
What should the production reference contain?
A card project needs more than a finished front design. Confirm these records together so the artwork, quantity and assembly instructions describe the same product.
| Reference | What to confirm | Risk addressed |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork version | Approved files, card IDs, trim, bleed and effect layers | Superseded artwork or misplaced print effects |
| Card map | Each front, its back, copies per set and packing group | Missing cards, wrong answers or incorrect back pairing |
| Physical reference | Stock, thickness, surface and representative proof characteristics | Expectations based only on screen appearance |
| Complete pack | Cards, rules, booklet, box and inserts | Incorrect box depth or incomplete retail sets |
| Shipment brief | Set quantity, packing requirements, destination and agreed delivery basis | Unclear packing or transport assumptions |
Different projects need different checks. Randomized packing, serialized cards, multiple language editions and additional game components require their own review; these are not automatically included in a standard deck quotation.
Prepare the card artwork and file map · Discuss proofing requirements · Read the production FAQ
Choose materials around the way the cards are used.
Compare white-core, blue-core and black-core paper, or PVC where appropriate. Card count, handling, combined finishes and packaging are reviewed together to define the production specification.
Core material choices
Compare opacity, stiffness and handling on the actual stock. Paper color or core name alone does not define the complete material specification.
Surface and effect combinations
Base coatings, foil, spot effects and edge treatments are specified separately. The artwork, stock and process combination determine the proof route and cost.
Tuck box to gift box
Customers can choose practical tuck boxes first, then upgrade to rigid gift boxes or tin boxes for premium campaigns.
Illustrative planning record
Count copies, not just designs.
A fictional 92-card game shows how a card map defines one complete set.
| Group | Designs | Copies each | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 | 2 | 80 |
| Character | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Reference | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total per set | 92 | ||
52 unique designs ≠ 92 physical cards.
Also record each card ID, matching back, effect layer and packing group. A total count alone will not detect the wrong card replacing a missing one.
Read the card collation checklistQuality control
Inspection points customers care about.
The approved artwork, card map and packing list provide the reference for inspection. Agree the checks that matter to your set before bulk production.
Planning a bulk custom card project?
Tell us your card format, quantity and any material, finish or packaging preferences. We will review the complete specification before preparing a project quote.
Craft Comparison
Compare the effect before approving the specification.
Surface effects change appearance and handling. Review the actual stock and finish combination on an agreed sample before approving a critical effect.
| Option | Specify | Check physically |
|---|---|---|
| Matte / gloss | The actual coating or lamination. Matte does not automatically mean soft-touch. | Glare, readability, surface feel and handling. |
| Foil / spot UV | Separate effect areas, affected card IDs and the intended appearance. | Alignment with printed artwork, fine details and text contrast. |
| Edge treatment | The edge color or metallic effect and the selected stock. | Coverage, appearance and handling of the finished stack. |
| Corner shape | The approved cutting outline and corner radius. | Consistency, smoothness and sleeve compatibility where required. |
| Box & insert | All packed contents, outer dimensions and material. | Closure, component fit and removal from the insert. |
Compliance Notes
Documents and material requirements can be reviewed by project.
For B2B orders, buyers may request paper, material, packaging and inspection documents during PI confirmation. Availability and applicability must be confirmed for the actual stock, product and destination.
State the paper documentation required; certification and claim eligibility must be verified for the supplied material.
Review project-specific material and finish notes.
Agree the check items, reference samples and any report requirements before ordering. Do not assume third-party inspection is included.