Bridge-size cards are a strong starting point when players routinely hold 10 or more cards, but physical testing should decide whether the narrower layout leaves enough room for readable information.
Use the finished base game as a stable control, print only the expansion components needed for the next test, and increase prototype fidelity when physical compatibility starts affecting the result.
A practical workflow for testing card hierarchy, text, icons, hand visibility, physical handling, and print constraints before committing to a larger run.
Turn a folder of photographs into a coherent, playable custom deck by planning every card, cropping against the printer’s template, checking resolution, and proofing the complete physical object.
Use vector artwork for text, icons, borders, and linework; use properly resolved raster artwork for paintings, photos, scans, and textures. This guide explains how to combine both in a production-ready card file.
Portrait and landscape cards can have the same area but behave very differently in a hand, on a table, and inside a layout. Use this guide to choose an orientation before finalizing artwork and packaging.
A practical guide to designing a recipe card deck that is readable, easy to sort, comfortable to handle, and properly prepared for printing and packaging.