Paper Playing Card Box

Designed to Fit Your Vision

With flexibility in design and size, paper boxes can carry your brand aesthetics—whether fun, minimal, or vintage. Add creative artwork or a die-cut window to enhance visibility and match your game’s tone.

Materials

• Cardstock – Lightweight, flexible, and suitable for mass production
• Recycled paperboard – Eco-conscious with a natural look
• Coated paper – Adds durability and a refined finish for full-color printing

Sizes

Designed for standard 52-card decks or custom formats. Boxes can be single-deck or expanded slightly for instructional booklets or multiple sets.

Prints

Full-surface printing using CMYK, digital, or offset methods allows for detailed artwork, game branding, and color-matching. Matte and gloss finishes enhance the final look.

Add-ons

Upgrade functionality or style with:

• Die-cut hang tabs for display
• Thumb notches for easy opening
• Matte or gloss lamination for durability
• Spot UV or foil stamping for brand highlights

Types of Boxes

Common structural styles include:

• Tuck end boxes (top or bottom opening)
• Hang tab boxes for retail display
• Die-cut window boxes to preview card backs
• Miniature sleeve boxes for themed card sets

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Presentation

Custom-printed visuals help your game stand out in retail. You can highlight brand elements or themed artwork using spot finishes or window cuts.

Preservation

Though lightweight, these boxes shield cards from dust and minor handling. Protective coatings further prevent scuffing or moisture damage during shelf storage.

Protection

Cardstock offers basic structural support for everyday use. When combined with internal spacers or snug fits, it keeps cards from bending or slipping.

Upgrade to Premium Packaging

Enhance these boxes with special finishes:

• Foil stamping or embossing
• Laminated coatings for a refined surface
• Custom inserts for collector editions

Why Choose This Box

Paper playing card boxes balance cost-efficiency with branding flexibility. They’re quick to produce, easy to customize, and perfect for card games looking to make a strong first impression while staying lightweight and accessible.

When measuring a custom box, there are a few technical specifications that must be considered to ensure proper design, manufacturing, and fit for the product. Here are the major technical things to measure a custom box:

Inside Dimensions (Critical for Product Fit)

• Length (L): The longest side of the box measured inside from one corner to the opposite corner.
• Width (W): The shorter side of the box measured inside perpendicular to the length.
• Depth/Height (D or H): Measured inside from the bottom to the top opening of the box. Always specify that dimensions are given in Length × Width × Height.

Outside Dimensions (Important for Shipping & Storage)

• Measure the outer surfaces of the box including material thickness.
• Outside measurements are used for pallet stacking, warehouse spacing, and shipping compliance.

Material Thickness (Board Caliper)

• The thickness of the packaging material (e.g., corrugated board, rigid stock, cardstock).
• Impacts both the internal usable space and external dimensions.

Flap Measurements

• For boxes with flaps (e.g., mailer or shipping boxes), measure:
• Inner flaps: Ensure they meet in the middle without overlapping too much.
• Outer flaps: Allow proper sealing without gaps.

Tolerances

• Account for manufacturing tolerances (usually ±1/16" or ±2mm depending on material).
• Ensure the product fits without being too tight or loose.

Volume Capacity

• Calculate internal cubic capacity (L × W × H).
• Helps in determining how much space the product will occupy and shipping efficiency.

Product Orientation

• Decide how the product sits inside the box and measure accordingly.
• Orientation affects whether length or width is the primary dimension.

Die-Cut Openings or Windows

• Measure exact placement, height, and width for any cutouts.
• Ensure structural integrity when adding windows.

Printing Bleed & Safe Zones

• Include measurements for:
• Bleed area: Extra space beyond the cut line for printing.
• Safe zone: Inner area where critical text or logos should be placed.

Closure Type & Locking Tabs

• Measure slots, tabs, or locks for boxes with custom closures.
• Precision is required to avoid misalignment during assembly.

Packaging Style

• Folds, creases, and scores must be measured for accurate dieline creation.
• Different styles (e.g., RSC, tuck-end, mailer, sleeve) require specific panel measurements.