{"id":35909,"date":"2026-10-29T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T01:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/?p=35909"},"modified":"2026-10-29T09:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T01:00:07","slug":"card-game-file-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/fr\/card-game-file-setup\/","title":{"rendered":"Card Game File Setup: Fronts, Backs and Cut Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Table des mati\u00e8res<\/h2><ul class=\"ai-blogen-toc\"><li><a href=\"#what-print-ready-card-game-files-must-include\">What Print-Ready Card Game Files Must Include<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#confirm-deck-and-component-specifications\">Confirm the Deck and Component Specifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#set-bleed-safe-areas-and-rounded-corners\">Set Bleed, Safe Areas and Rounded Corners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#match-card-fronts-and-backs\">Match Card Fronts and Backs Without Ambiguity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#organize-card-game-file-setup-and-naming\">How to Organize Card Game File Setup and Naming<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#compare-file-delivery-methods\">Compare File Delivery Methods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keep-cut-lines-separate\">Keep Cut Lines Separate from Printable Artwork<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#export-and-preflight-production-pdfs\">Export and Preflight the Production PDFs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#check-pairing-cutting-and-deck-assembly\">Check Pairing, Cutting and Deck Assembly in Proofs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#buyer-checklist-before-file-handoff\">Buyer Checklist Before File Handoff<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-takeaways-for-a-reliable-card-deck\">Key Takeaways for a Reliable Card Deck<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Prepare a custom card deck with clearly matched fronts and backs, practical bleed and safe areas, approved rounded-corner templates, and a manifest that defines every card and copy count.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-print-ready-card-game-files-must-include\">What Print-Ready Card Game Files Must Include<\/h2><div class=\"ai-blogen-definition\" data-module=\"definition\"><p>Reliable card game file setup gives the printer four things: correctly sized artwork, an explicit front-to-back pairing system, approved cutting geometry, and a deck manifest showing the quantity of every card. Prepare these together so the finished deck contains the intended designs, backs and copy counts.<\/p><p><strong>Definition:<\/strong> A print-ready card deck package is the approved artwork plus the production instructions needed to print, cut and assemble the cards. A PDF containing all the illustrations is only one part of that package.<\/p><p>Distinguish unique designs from physical cards. A game with 40 unique fronts may contain 60 cards because some designs repeat. A single shared back may serve all 60 cards, while another deck may need different backs for separate card families.<\/p><p>The printer&#8217;s confirmed template and export requirements take precedence over generic measurements. The examples below illustrate a workflow; they do not establish YBJ Printing&#8217;s cutting tolerances, available corner radii or required file format for your project.<\/p><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"confirm-deck-and-component-specifications\">Confirm the Deck and Component Specifications<\/h2><p>Agree on the physical product before finalizing artwork. Finished size, stock, corner shape and coating affect layout, handling and production planning.<\/p><p>Record the number of complete decks, cards per deck, unique fronts, distinct backs and copies of each design. Confirm whether the printer expects one artwork page per unique design or repeated pages representing every physical card. These are different delivery systems and must not be mixed without instructions.<\/p><table><caption>Product component specification table<\/caption><thead><tr><th>Composante<\/th><th>Information to confirm<\/th><th>File consequence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Playing cards<\/td><td>Finished size, cards per deck, stock, finish and corner radius<\/td><td>Use the approved card template and matching page dimensions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reference or instruction cards<\/td><td>Quantity, size and whether their backs differ<\/td><td>Identify them separately in the manifest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rules leaflet or booklet, if included<\/td><td>Finished size, page count, folding or binding<\/td><td>Prepare a separate file to its own specification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Retail box or sleeve, if included<\/td><td>Pack dimensions, structure and deck thickness<\/td><td>Use a separate approved packaging dieline<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Quote and schedule assumptions should include stock availability, total printed cards, proof requirements, finishing, packaging and destination country. Final deck thickness depends on the actual stock and finish; avoid sizing a box from paper weight alone.<\/p><p>For broader sourcing considerations, the guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/fr\/pourquoi-choisir-limprimerie-chinoise-commandes-groupees\/\">planning bulk orders with a China printing factory<\/a> provides context for comparing production and international delivery arrangements.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"set-bleed-safe-areas-and-rounded-corners\">Set Bleed, Safe Areas and Rounded Corners<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/card-game-file-setup-444.png\" alt=\"Diagram distinguishing bleed, rounded trim edge and safe area, with illustrative card dimensions.\" \/><figcaption>Set Bleed, Safe Areas and Rounded Corners<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Extend backgrounds beyond the cut edge and keep essential content inside the safe area. Card bleed and safe area serve different purposes: bleed supplies extra printed background, while the safe area protects text, symbols and other critical details.<\/p><p>For an illustrative 63 \u00d7 88 mm card with 3 mm bleed on every side, the artwork extent is 69 \u00d7 94 mm. If the agreed safe inset is 4 mm, the straight-edge safe rectangle is 55 \u00d7 80 mm. These example values require confirmation against the actual production template.<\/p><p>The finished card remains 63 \u00d7 88 mm. In a PDF, the TrimBox can describe that finished size while the BleedBox includes the extra background. Follow the printer&#8217;s instructions for PDF page boxes and marks; do not enlarge the finished size accidentally.<\/p><ol><li>Place the approved template at its original scale.<\/li><li>Extend photographs, colors and patterns through the full bleed boundary.<\/li><li>Move game text, numbering and meaningful icons inside the approved safe boundary.<\/li><li>Check every rounded corner, where a rectangular margin alone may leave details exposed.<\/li><\/ol><p>Rounded corner card templates should show the agreed radius and usable area. Keep critical content away from the curved cut path as well as the straight edges. Avoid thin perimeter frames: normal cutting variation can make an otherwise centered design appear uneven.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"match-card-fronts-and-backs\">Match Card Fronts and Backs Without Ambiguity<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/card-game-file-setup-445.png\" alt=\"Mapping diagram showing two card fronts assigned to BACK_A and a third assigned to BACK_B.\" \/><figcaption>Match Card Fronts and Backs Without Ambiguity<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Assign every front a back ID, including cards that share the same back. Explicit pairing is more reliable than assuming the printer will infer relationships from thumbnails or filenames.<\/p><p>For a shared back, supply one approved back asset if the printer accepts that method, then map each front to it in the manifest. For multiple backs, use separate identifiers such as BACK_A and BACK_B and check every assignment. A rules card or promotional card can easily receive the wrong back if exceptions are undocumented.<\/p><p>Card front and back alignment includes both centering and orientation. Add a separate reference diagram showing how a directional back should appear when a card is turned over along a named edge. A test print can help demonstrate this, but an office printer&#8217;s duplex settings do not define the production press workflow.<\/p><p>Do not mirror backs, rotate alternating pages or arrange cards into press sheets unless the printer requests that preparation. The production team must control imposition for its equipment and cutting plan.<\/p><p>Ask for the expected front-to-back registration and cutting variation before approving a border-dependent design. Perfect screen alignment cannot guarantee identical physical margins. For hidden-information games, use consistent back artwork and discuss stock opacity and proof checks so front designs do not become visible through the card.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"organize-card-game-file-setup-and-naming\">How to Organize Card Game File Setup and Naming<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/card-game-file-setup-446.png\" alt=\"Workflow from approved template to proof approval, with a manifest example totaling six cards per deck.\" \/><figcaption>How to Organize Card Game File Setup and Naming<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A deck manifest is the master list connecting artwork to the contents of one complete deck. Include card ID, front filename or PDF page, back ID, copies per deck, orientation notes and revision.<\/p><p>Use stable identifiers and zero-padded numbers. For example, <code>GAME_C001_FRONT_v03.pdf<\/code> identifies a specific front, while <code>GAME_BACK_A_v03.pdf<\/code> identifies its back. Card deck file naming should remain consistent across PDFs, spreadsheets and proof comments.<\/p><table><caption>Example manifest for a six-card deck with three unique fronts<\/caption><thead><tr><th>Card ID<\/th><th>Front PDF page<\/th><th>Back ID<\/th><th>Copies per deck<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>C001<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>BACK_A<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C002<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>BACK_A<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C003<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>BACK_B<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>Count check:<\/strong> 3 + 2 + 1 = 6 physical cards per deck. For an order of 1,000 decks, the required finished contents are 3,000 copies of C001, 2,000 of C002 and 1,000 of C003. Manufacturing allowances are separate and should be handled by the printer.<\/p><p>Keep assembly order in its own column if sequence matters. Remove obsolete production files from the handoff folder, identify one approved revision and resend an updated manifest whenever artwork pages or copy counts change.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compare-file-delivery-methods\">Compare File Delivery Methods<\/h2><div class=\"ai-blogen-module ai-blogen-table\" data-module=\"comparison_table\"><p>Use the file organization method the printer confirms. Several formats can work, but none communicates quantities and pairing reliably without an agreed manifest.<\/p><table><caption>Card artwork delivery methods<\/caption><thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Utile lorsque<\/th><th>Main risk<\/th><th>Required clarification<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Separate multipage front and back PDFs<\/td><td>Many unique fronts share one or several backs<\/td><td>Assuming page numbers automatically match<\/td><td>Map every front page to a back page or ID<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alternating front\/back pages in one PDF<\/td><td>The printer requests paired pages<\/td><td>A missing page shifts subsequent pairs<\/td><td>Confirm the front-then-back sequence and quantity system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Individual files for each asset<\/td><td>Stable card IDs support frequent revisions<\/td><td>Missing files or mixed revisions<\/td><td>Provide a complete file inventory and manifest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Imposed production sheets<\/td><td>The printer specifically supplies an imposition plan<\/td><td>Incorrect sheet layout, duplex orientation or cutting arrangement<\/td><td>Obtain the exact production layout before preparing sheets<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>If artwork is supplied once per unique design, copies belong in the manifest. If the agreed workflow repeats pages for physical copies, verify those repetitions against the manifest. Never assume the number of PDF pages equals the number of cards in a finished deck.<\/p><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-cut-lines-separate\">Keep Cut Lines Separate from Printable Artwork<\/h2><p>A cut line describes the finished shape; it should not become a visible outline on the cards. Use the printer&#8217;s approved method for supplying cutting geometry.<\/p><p>During design, keep the vector cut path on a clearly named layer. For delivery, the printer may request a separate technical PDF or a specially named spot-color path in a production file. Confirm the required spot name, overprint settings and handling instructions rather than inventing them.<\/p><p>A layer called CUT does not automatically become nonprinting in every export or production system. Likewise, making a line magenta does not prevent it from printing. Check the exported artwork and the printer&#8217;s proof for any visible template strokes, corner guides or instructional labels.<\/p><p>Do not add crop marks unless requested. Crop marks indicate trim positions; they do not fully define a rounded cutting path. Foil, embossing and spot coating masks, when specified, also need separately identified production information.<\/p><p>The same separation principle appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/fr\/configuration-des-fichiers-pour-livre-cartonne-decoupe-a-lemporte-piece-gabarits-de-decoupe-et-illustrations\/\">preparing dielines and artwork for die-cut products<\/a>, although a board book&#8217;s construction and tolerances differ from a card deck&#8217;s.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"export-and-preflight-production-pdfs\">Export and Preflight the Production PDFs<\/h2><p>Preflight the exported PDFs, because export settings can change otherwise correct source artwork. Print-ready card game artwork must preserve dimensions, text, images and the intended color separations.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Check geometry:<\/strong> Verify page dimensions, trim and bleed boxes, orientation and consistent sizing across all fronts and backs.<\/li><li><strong>Check images:<\/strong> Review effective resolution at final print size. Around 300 ppi is a common starting point for continuous-tone images, subject to the printer&#8217;s requirements. Keep text and suitable line artwork as vectors.<\/li><li><strong>Check fonts:<\/strong> Embed fonts where licensing permits, and confirm no substitutions occurred. If outlines are requested, retain an editable source copy.<\/li><li><strong>Check color:<\/strong> Use the agreed color workflow and output profile. Confirm intended spot colors, overprint behavior and ink limits; avoid arbitrary conversions.<\/li><li><strong>Check content:<\/strong> Inspect small game text, thin rules, icons, missing links and unintended guide marks at actual size.<\/li><\/ol><p>Ask which PDF standard and preset the printer accepts. PDF\/X-4 can support a managed workflow with live transparency, but it is appropriate only when accepted by the production team.<\/p><p>Adobe&#8217;s guidance on <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/acrobat\/using\/analysing-documents-preflight-tool-acrobat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">checking PDFs with Acrobat Preflight<\/a> explains the inspection tool. YBJ&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/fr\/pdf-pret-a-imprimer-impression-de-livres-exportation-verification-prealable\/\">PDF export and preflight workflow<\/a> covers related checks, while card pairing and deck counts require the additional manifest described here.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-pairing-cutting-and-deck-assembly\">Check Pairing, Cutting and Deck Assembly in Proofs<\/h2><p>Approve the artwork relationships and the physical product through suitable proof checks. A digital proof can show page content and intended pairing, but cannot establish actual stock feel, opacity or cutting accuracy.<\/p><p>Review every front and its assigned back, including repeated cards and exceptions. Check the approved revision, card IDs, orientation, copy counts and total deck contents against the manifest. Use an annotated contact sheet as a reference, keeping its labels outside production artwork.<\/p><p>If a physical sample is provided, ask which production materials and processes it represents. A digitally printed or hand-cut prototype can demonstrate usability while differing from the final manufacturing method.<\/p><p>On a representative finished sample, inspect text legibility, corner clearance, front-to-back centering, back consistency, opacity and handling. If the box or sleeve is included, check fit with the complete deck and all inserts.<\/p><p>Record approval against named files and a manifest revision. After a correction, review the replacement proof rather than assuming the change was isolated. Proof rounds, custom tooling and additional finishing can affect lead time; confirm the schedule after specifications and approval requirements are settled.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buyer-checklist-before-file-handoff\">Buyer Checklist Before File Handoff<\/h2><p>Send one clearly identified production package with these checks completed:<\/p><ul><li>Finished size, corner radius, stock and finish match the approved specification.<\/li><li>Backgrounds reach the required bleed boundary on both sides.<\/li><li>Critical text and icons clear the straight and curved safe boundaries.<\/li><li>Every front maps to a named back with confirmed orientation.<\/li><li>The manifest separates unique designs, copies per deck and order quantity.<\/li><li>PDF delivery method and repeated-page rules are agreed.<\/li><li>Cutting guides and finishing masks follow the printer&#8217;s instructions.<\/li><li>Exported PDFs pass the relevant geometry, font, image and color checks.<\/li><li>Rules, packaging and inserts have separate approved files where needed.<\/li><li>File revisions, proof requirements and destination country are documented.<\/li><\/ul><p>Include a short readme identifying the production PDFs, manifest and reference-only diagrams. Keep outdated drafts out of that package so approval cannot attach to the wrong version.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways-for-a-reliable-card-deck\">Key Takeaways for a Reliable Card Deck<\/h2><p><strong>The essential handoff:<\/strong> approved template, production artwork, explicit front\/back map, verified deck manifest and documented proof approval.<\/p><p>Successful card game file setup connects each design to a physical card and each card to a complete deck. Confirm geometry before layout, make pairing and quantities explicit, then inspect the exported files and appropriate proofs. This gives buyers and printers a shared production reference and reduces avoidable corrections before manufacturing.<\/p><h2 class=\"ai-blogen-faq-title\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-blogen-faq-q\">How much bleed should I add to card game artwork?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-a\"><p>Use the bleed specified in the printer&#8217;s approved template. A 3 mm bleed on each side is a common example, but it is not universal. Extend backgrounds to the bleed boundary and keep essential content inside the separate safe area.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-blogen-faq-q\">Can I submit one shared back for the entire deck?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-a\"><p>Yes, if the printer accepts a shared-back workflow. Supply the approved back asset and map every applicable front to its back ID in the manifest. Identify any exceptions, such as reference cards, that use a different back.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-blogen-faq-q\">Should front and back files be mirrored or rotated?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-a\"><p>Do not mirror or rotate artwork unless the printer explicitly requests it. Provide an orientation reference for directional backs, and let the production team prepare the press layout. Office duplex printing settings do not determine manufacturing orientation.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-blogen-faq-q\">Should rounded cut lines appear in the printable PDF?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-a\"><p>Only include technical cut paths in the production PDF if the printer requests that method. Otherwise, provide them separately as instructed. A named layer or colored stroke does not automatically prevent a cut line from printing.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-item\">\n<h3 class=\"ai-blogen-faq-q\">How do I specify duplicate cards and total deck quantity?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ai-blogen-faq-a\"><p>List each unique card ID, its front asset, assigned back and copies per deck in a manifest. Sum the copies to verify the deck size, then state the number of complete decks separately. Confirm whether the PDF should contain unique designs only or repeated pages.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"ai-blogen-cta\"><h2>Pr\u00eat \u00e0 planifier votre projet d'impression sur mesure ?<\/h2><div class=\"ai-blogen-cta-content\"><p>Discuss your custom card deck with YBJ Printing. Share the product type, finished trim size, cards per deck, unique front and back counts, order quantity, paper preference, finish requirements, file status and destination country. Include the page count and folding or binding preference for any rules booklet, plus packaging details if needed. Our team can review the project requirements, recommend practical options and prepare a factory-direct quotation.<\/p><\/div><p><a class=\"wp-block-button__link ai-blogen-cta-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ybj-printing.com\/fr\/contact\/\">Discutez de votre projet d'impression<\/a><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare a custom card deck with clearly matched fronts and backs, practical bleed and safe areas, approved rounded-corner templates, and a manifest that defines every card and copy 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