Custom DOT TELLS Playing Cards for Cafés, Bars and Private Labels
Turn original or properly licensed character artwork into a retail-ready 54-card deck for cafés, bars, gift shops and private-label programs. THRIWA coordinates card stock, printing, surface finish and the folding tuck box as one production-ready specification.
DOT TELLS reference deck with coordinated character artwork across the cards and packaging.
A Character Deck Designed for Hospitality Retail
A compact deck gives a character brand a practical retail format: it is easy to display, simple to ship and familiar to customers. The DOT TELLS reference combines a friendly bird mascot with coffee and cocktail imagery, making the concept suitable for counter displays, venue merchandise, gift programs and themed promotions.
For OEM projects, the artwork, colors and packaging can be adapted to the buyer’s own licensed property or brand system. The finished specification is confirmed from the supplied files rather than copied from a fixed template.
Why the format works
- Recognizable character system: A consistent mascot links card faces, jokers, card backs and packaging.
- Two packaging directions: Cream and red reference colorways show how one concept can support different venues or campaigns.
- Standard retail footprint: Poker-size cards and a folding tuck box fit common display and shipping formats.
- Flexible branding: Logos, colors, legal copy and licensed artwork can be adjusted for the target market.
- Gift-ready presentation: Coordinated cards and packaging create a complete product rather than a loose promotional item.
Deck Construction and Production Specifications
Use these values as a planning reference. Final materials, tolerances, finishing combinations and packing details are confirmed after artwork review and written quotation.
| Deck composition | 54 cards: 52 playing cards plus 2 jokers |
|---|---|
| Reference card stock | 310 gsm black-core playing-card paper |
| Other stock options | 280–330 gsm paper options, subject to project review |
| Card size | 63 × 88 mm poker size; other formats available on request |
| Printing | Double-sided CMYK offset printing from print-ready files |
| Surface options | Matte or gloss treatment, linen texture, soft-touch and selected special finishes |
| Packaging | Custom printed folding tuck box with optional inside print |
| Packaging upgrades | Rigid box, drawer box, magnetic box, tin, belly band or display packaging |
| Minimum order | From 500 decks per design, subject to the final specification |
| Lead time | Sample: 5–7 working days; bulk production: 15–20 working days after approval |
Check Existing THRIWA Die-Cut Sizes
Review the available poker, bridge, tarot and packaging die lines before finalizing artwork. Using an existing format may avoid new tooling; suitability is confirmed during prepress review.
Artwork, Finishes and Packaging Options
Supply editable or press-ready artwork in PDF, AI or CDR format at 300 dpi with the required bleed. THRIWA’s prepress team checks dimensions, bleed, safe areas and packaging files before sampling.
- Card artwork: Customize faces, backs, jokers and optional advertising or instruction cards.
- Brand and character use: Use only artwork that you own or are authorized to reproduce.
- Color control: Provide Pantone references when critical brand colors need closer matching.
- Special finishes: Foil stamping, spot UV, embossing and debossing are reviewed against the artwork.
- Tuck-box design: Coordinate exterior graphics, inside print, legal copy and barcode placement.
- Pack-out options: Add shrink wrapping, a seal, belly band, insert or retail display packaging.
- Scalable production: Start with the confirmed MOQ and plan repeat or multi-version runs from the approved files.
Two coordinated packaging directions shown as production references; colors and branding can be customized.
Suitable Applications
- Café, bar and restaurant merchandise
- Licensed character and illustrator products
- Gift-shop and souvenir ranges
- Subscription boxes and member gifts
- Retail promotions and seasonal campaigns
- Private-label playing-card collections
Sampling, Approval and Bulk Production
A clear project brief helps the factory recommend the right stock, finish and packaging route. Send the card count, finished size, quantity, artwork status, packaging choice and destination market with your inquiry.
- Prepress review: Check dimensions, bleed, safe areas, fonts, image resolution and card order.
- Digital proof: Confirm layout, card sequence, box copy and the intended finish locations.
- Physical sample: A project sample normally takes 5–7 working days after files and specifications are confirmed.
- Bulk run: Bulk production normally takes 15–20 working days after artwork or sample approval; shipping time is separate.
Planning standard: sample production 5–7 working days; bulk production 15–20 working days. Complex finishes, multiple versions or special packaging may require a revised written schedule.
Custom DOT TELLS Playing Cards FAQ
The standard starting quantity is 500 decks per design. The confirmed MOQ depends on the stock, finish, packaging and number of artwork versions.
Yes. Card faces, backs, jokers, colors, logos and box artwork can be customized. You must own the artwork or have written permission to reproduce it.
The reference specification uses 310 gsm black-core stock. Other paper weights and surface treatments can be considered according to handling, opacity, appearance and budget.
Samples normally take 5–7 working days after file and specification confirmation. Bulk production normally takes 15–20 working days after approval. Shipping time is quoted separately.
Yes. A digital proof is used to confirm layout and content. A physical sample can be arranged to review material, print, finish and packaging before the bulk run.
Request a DOT TELLS Deck Quotation
Share your quantity, card stock, finish, packaging format, artwork status and destination. THRIWA will review the files and prepare a project-specific quotation and sampling plan.
