Tales from the Trade

Custom game cards

by Shari Spiro

October 22, 2012, 9:13 pm

Custom game cards are another part of our industry that are really getting a boost from programs like Kickstarter.  Custom game cards can be used for a stand alone game or as part of a custom board game. Game cards can come in any size – but the two most common sizes are bridge sized – 2.25 x 3.5 and poker size 2.5 x 3.5. Both are measured in inches.

Another type of popular game card are Custom Tarot Cards. Tarot cards vary greatly in size from game to game.  We have made tarot cards in 3 x 5 inches, 2.75 x 4.75 inches, 3.5 x 5.5 inches, 3 x 5.5 inches , 3.25 x 5.25 inches and the list goes on.  We can custom make Tarot cards in any size. Standard measurements for custom tarot cards are whatever size the designer prefers.

Some pics of the custom game cards we have made are shown below.  These include one of the most unexpected but highly anticipated tarot decks – a pre order bonus deck for the game Dishonored.

Dishonored Tarot Cards check out the video of the Dishonored Tarot

dishonored-tarot-cards
Custom Tarot Cards Dishonored

 

Oranum Custom Tarot Card deck –  For this deck both the Backs and Boxes were both customized with the client logo and designs but the faces were stock.

Custom Tarot Card Boxes
Custom Tarot Card Boxes

 

Custom Tarot Cards
Custom Tarot Cards
Custom Tarot card back
The Oranum Custom Tarot Card Deck featured stock faces and a custom back and box

 

Ultimatum Game – Custom Game Card Faces

Custom Game Cards - Ultimatum Game
Custom Game Cards – Ultimatum Game

 

Custom Game Cards for Norguard

Custom Game Cards for Norguard
Custom Game Cards for Norguard

 

Shari Spiro founded Ad Magic in 1998, turning it into one of the largest independent tabletop game printers in the U.S. She has worked with renowned clients like Cards Against Humanity, Exploding Kittens, and household names such as HBO, Delta Airlines, National Geographic, and McDonald’s.

Shari’s expertise spans manufacturing, logistics, marketing, and long-range planning, making her a driving force behind Ad Magic’s success. Under Shari’s leadership, Ad Magic has become a trusted partner for global brands and independent creators.

Beyond work, she’s a musician and an award-winning entrepreneur—in 2016, she was recognized as Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.