Custom DOT TELLS Playing Cards — Single-Deck Cute Cartoon Bird Poker for Café, Bar, and Private Label
Turn a beloved illustrated character into a shelf-ready single 54-card poker deck. Our custom DOT TELLS playing cards pair a cute cartoon bird mascot with coffee-bar and cocktail themed back art — the kind of novelty deck that flies off café counters, bar gift shelves, and subscription boxes. Manufactured by Guangzhou Sanwa Poker (THRIWA) with full OEM and ODM service, retail-ready tuck boxes, and global export logistics for hospitality brands, indie creators, and gift distributors.
Custom DOT TELLS playing cards fanned out: the same bird mascot and cocktail back art a customer sees when they pick the deck up off the shelf.
Why a Custom DOT TELLS Deck Sells on Shelves
The novelty playing card market keeps growing because customers buy decks the way they buy a sticker or a pin — as small collectibles that express identity. A custom DOT TELLS deck does exactly that: the illustrated bird mascot gives the product a recognizable face, while the coffee-bar and cocktail motifs on the back make the deck feel at home behind a counter, on a bar shelf, or in a subscription box.
For brands, this means a poker deck is no longer just a game piece. It becomes a giveaway that customers photograph, gift, and re-buy. For indie creators, it is one of the most affordable ways to put a character IP into a real, retail-ready product without committing to a full production line of toys or apparel. THRIWA helps you reach that finish line with a low MOQ, full artwork support, and packaging that looks at home next to any premium gift brand.
What makes the DOT TELLS design work for OEM and private label
- An instant-recognize mascot: the chubby bird holding a cookie is the visual hook that pulls attention in a retail aisle, on a café counter, or in a thumbnail.
- Two tuck-box colorways: the cream coffee-bar variant and the red cocktail variant let you match your venue, brand palette, or seasonal drop without extra tooling cost.
- Cocktail-and-coffee back art: the back design reinforces the bar, café, and lifestyle positioning while staying safe for gameplay.
- Retail-friendly dimensions: standard poker size (63 x 88 mm) ships flat, stacks easily, and fits standard tuck-box display trays.
- Built for gifting: the matte tuck box and illustrated inside-flap print create an unboxing moment that justifies a premium price tag.
What Is Inside Every Custom DOT TELLS Deck
- 52 standard playing cards: full A through K in four suits, with custom suit accents in the DOT TELLS palette.
- 2 jokers: illustrated DOT TELLS bird jokers, double-sided so they work in any deal.
- 1 back design: the cocktail-and-coffee bar back, fully customizable with your own artwork, color, or licensed character.
- Custom tuck box: 2-piece rigid tuck box, default 350 gsm art card with matte lamination; available in the flexible customization.
- Inside-flap print: optional full-color inside-flap art for storytelling, brand line, or rules in any language.
- Optional add-ons: belly band, sticker seal, end-of-deck ad card, insert card, gift sleeve, or rigid collector case.
Design, Production, and Material Specifications
Use the table below as a starting point for your spec sheet. Every parameter is fully customizable — from card stock weight to tuck-box board, finish, and finishing effects. If you have an existing brand spec, send it to us and we will build a matched production plan.
| Card stock | Premium black-core playing card paper, 310 gsm |
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| Stock options | 280 gsm, 300 gsm, 310 gsm, 330 gsm, blue core, gray core, recycled |
| Finish | Matte lamination (default) — options: gloss, linen, smooth, soft-touch, holographic |
| Card size | 63 x 88 mm (poker, default) — 57 x 89 mm bridge, 70 x 120 mm tarot, custom die-cut |
| Cards per deck | 54 (52 + 2 jokers) — also 52, 55, 78, or any custom count |
| Printing | CMYK offset, 300 dpi standard; CMYK plus spot Pantone, metallic ink, gold/silver/rose-gold/holographic foil |
| Tuck box | 2-piece tuck box, 350 gsm art card with matte lamination; cream or red stock color |
| Box upgrades | Rigid two-piece box, drawer box, magnetic-closure box, blister packaging, tin box, belly band, sticker seal |
| Tuck box print | Full-color outside print plus optional inside-flap art, embossing, debossing, spot UV, foil stamping |
| Shrink wrap | Standard OPP shrink wrap with tear strip; optional belly band, hangtag, or display tray |
THRIWA Existing Die-Cut Sizes for Option
Browse THRIWA’s existing die-cut sizes for option before you finalize artwork. Our standard custom playing card die-cut library covers popular poker, bridge, tarot, and tuck-box dimensions, so most brands can launch a single custom deck without new tooling costs. Download the full die-cut size chart (PDF) to match your card stock, box style, and packaging spec.
Custom Printing and Personalization Options
Every detail of a custom DOT TELLS deck is yours to set. Send us your final artwork in PDF, AI, or CDR with 300 dpi and 3 mm bleed, or commission our in-house illustrators to design or refresh a character for you. For artwork you already have, our prepress team will spot-check every file before plates are made.
- Full-bleed front-face and back-face art: print your own character, photograph, or licensed illustration across the entire card surface.
- Custom mascot or character: keep the DOT TELLS bird as-is, dress it in a uniform, or replace it with your own IP — we redraw the box and the joker to match.
- Tuck box color and finish: cream or red stock, plus any Pantone match for brand-driven runs.
- Foil stamping and spot UV: gold, silver, rose gold, copper, black, or holographic foil on the box and the back design; spot UV on logos and key icons.
- Embossing and debossing: raise the mascot, your logo, or the brand name for a tactile retail finish.
- Custom joker and ad cards: brand the jokers, add an end-of-deck ad card, rules card, or a small marketing insert.
- Packaging format: tuck box, rigid box, magnetic box, drawer box, tin, belly band, gift sleeve, or full retail display tray.
- Low-MOQ and full-OEM runs: start at 200 decks per design, then scale to multi-thousand container loads for hospitality or wholesale rollouts.
Two default tuck-box variants — cream coffee-bar and red cocktail — ready for café, bar, and retail-shelf deployment.
Who This Custom DOT TELLS Deck Is For
- Café, bar, and restaurant brands looking for signature merch, table-side giveaways, or in-room amenities.
- Independent illustrators and character IP owners who want a real, retail-ready product without a full consumer-goods production line.
- Gift, souvenir, and lifestyle brands building seasonal or themed collections around coffee, cocktails, and novelty objects.
- Subscription box operators who need a tactile, high-perceived-value SKU that photographs well on unboxing.
- Wholesale distributors of novelty playing cards serving party stores, museum shops, bookstores, and tourist retail.
- Marketing and event teams planning themed launches, brand activations, conference swag, or holiday gifting.
Why Choose THRIWA as Your Custom Playing Card Manufacturer
THRIWA has been manufacturing custom playing cards, tarot, oracle, and trading cards since 2017 for publishers, hospitality brands, indie creators, and global wholesalers. Our direct-from-factory workflow keeps communication tight, quality high, and lead times predictable. We hold BSCI, EN71 (CE), REACH, FSC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, plus a portfolio of utility patents on card construction and packaging. Send us your logo vector with AI or CDR format, your Pantone references, your target card stock, and the box style you want — we will turn it into a sample within 7–10 working days.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Custom DOT TELLS Playing Cards
Our standard MOQ for custom DOT TELLS playing cards starts at 200 decks per design. Higher quantities unlock lower per-deck pricing, which is ideal for hospitality rollouts, gift-shop refills, and subscription box runs.
Yes. Every element is customizable: front-face and back-face artwork, the illustrated mascot, tuck-box color, foil accents, spot UV, embossing, and end-of-deck ad cards. You can keep the DOT TELLS character, adapt it to your brand, or replace it entirely with your own character IP.
We produce custom DOT TELLS decks on 280 gsm, 310 gsm, or 330 gsm black-core paper with a matte, gloss, linen, or soft-touch finish. Standard sizes include 63 x 88 mm (poker), 57 x 89 mm (bridge), 70 x 120 mm (tarot), and full custom dimensions for OEM runs.
Sample decks typically take 7 to 10 working days. Bulk production runs 15 to 25 working days depending on quantity, finishes, and box style. Shipping time varies by destination and courier, and we offer FOB Guangzhou, door-to-door, and Amazon FBA preparation.
Yes. Our factory is certified to BSCI, EN71 (CE), REACH, FSC, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, alongside a portfolio of utility patents. These certifications support retail entry into the EU, North America, the UK, and most major markets.
Yes. We provide a free digital mock-up for layout and color review. A physical pre-production sample deck is available at cost so you can confirm the card stock, finish, and box feel before approving the full run.
Get a Quote for Your Custom DOT TELLS Playing Cards
Ready to launch a custom DOT TELLS deck for your brand, venue, or character? Tell us your quantity, card stock, finish, box style, and target market — we will return a written quote, a free digital mock-up, and a sample timeline within one business day. For OEM or private-label programs, mention your packaging format and seasonal launch window so we can plan production around it.
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