Card layouts, print specs, website skins, and rules templates. Everything you need to produce a professional game.
Poker-size (2.5” × 3.5”) with bleed, trim, and safe area guides. Zones for name, art, category, and border.
Coming SoonCard back with “Powered by Cardswild” badge placement zone. Matches card layout dimensions.
Coming Soon3 reference cards: rules summary, trouble→remedy table, and trophy progression. Auto-populated from theme config.
Coming SoonPrintable instructions with blanks for themed card names. Generates from your theme config JSON.
AvailableTuck box layout for standard poker deck. Front, back, and side panels with placement guides.
Coming SoonCard linking to your game website. Template with QR code placement and branding zone.
Coming Soon| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Card size | Poker: 2.5” × 3.5” (63.5 × 88.9mm) |
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Bleed | 1/8” (3.175mm) outside trim on all sides |
| Safe area | 1/8” (3.175mm) inside trim. Keep text here |
| Format | PNG (for POD) or PDF (for professional print) |
| Color mode | CMYK for offset, RGB for digital/POD |
| Total with bleed | 2.75” × 3.75” (69.85 × 95.25mm) |
The game website uses CSS custom properties driven by your theme config’s palette. Every color is configurable:
The PHP theme resolver (api/theme.php) generates these from your config automatically. No manual CSS editing required. The game UI, email templates, and PWA manifest all pull from the same palette.
Common print-on-demand vendors with rough cost estimates. Check current pricing with each vendor before you order:
| Vendor | Best For | Est. Cost/Deck | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Game Crafter | 1-50 copies (prototype) | $15-20 | 1 |
| Shuffled Ink | 100-5,000 copies | $8-12 (100), $5-8 (500+) | 15 |
| MakePlayingCards | 1,000+ copies (retail) | $3-6 | None (standard) |
Licensees get our full print production notes, including the printer that makes our own decks in Madison, Wisconsin. Ask about licensing
The engine generates themed rules from your config. Here’s what the template produces (example using Fish Wild):
This is generated automatically from the theme config. Every card name, group name, and callout phrase comes from your JSON. No manual writing needed.