Custom Apples to Apples Card Game Manufacturer & Bulk Wholesale Service

Looking for a reliable custom apples to apples card game manufacturer? FUNWAY offers premium OEM/ODM solutions for custom card matching games—perfect for party game brands, educational publishers, and family game collections. Custom noun cards, adjective cards, scoring tokens, and global shipping.
  • ISO 9001
  • CE Mark
  • FSC Certified
  • REACH
  • RoHS
  • CPC
  • ASTM F963
  • EN71

Product Anatomy & Customization Options

Every element shown here is fully customizable. Pick individual parts or redesign the whole thing. You can supply your own artwork, or we can handle the design for you.

The Red Apple Cards

  • 200+ noun cards featuring people, places, things, and events with custom illustrations
  • 300gsm cardstock with glossy lamination, standard poker size 2.5×3.5
  • Custom card backs with branded red apple artwork and themed borders

The Green Apple Cards

  • 100+ adjective cards describing funny, weird, and interesting qualities
  • 300gsm cardstock with glossy lamination, matching standard poker size
  • Custom card backs with branded green apple artwork; optional gold foil accents

The Scoring Tokens

  • 10-12 plastic scoring tokens for tracking wins across multiple rounds
  • Custom molded shapes: apples, stars, or themed mascots in vibrant colors
  • Optional: wooden tokens, metal coins, or engraved gem markers for premium sets

The Scorepad

  • 50-sheet scorepad for tracking player wins across multiple rounds
  • Custom branded design with columns for player names and round scores
  • Optional: dry-erase boards, laminated score sheets, or digital score apps

The Game Rulebook

  • Saddle-stitched booklet with setup guide, sample rounds, and variant rules
  • Custom branded cover with themed illustrations; printed on 128gsm coated art paper
  • Optional: multilingual booklets, fold-out poster rules, or QR code digital guides

The Tuck Box

  • Custom tuck box with printed wrap, perfect fit for all cards and tokens
  • Premium matte or glossy finish with spot UV and embossed logo accents
  • Optional: rigid gift box for deluxe editions, tin boxes, or magnetic closure boxes

Technical Specifications Table

Specifications

Options & Capabilities

MOQ (Minimum Order)

500 / 1,000 sets (Best for bulk buy custom card game requests)

Card Size

Standard Poker Size 2.5×3.5 (63mm x 88mm), or custom dimensions

Card Stock

300gsm / 350gsm Art Paper with Glossy or Matte Lamination

Card Finish

Glossy Lamination, Matte Lamination, Linen Texture, Soft Touch

Token Material

ABS Plastic, Wooden Meeples, or Metal Tokens

Box Types

Tuck Box, Rigid Gift Box with Insert, Tin Box

Printing Method

CMYK Full Color Offset Printing, PMS (Pantone) Matching

Special Finishes

Spot UV, Foil Stamping, Embossing, Die-Cut Corners

Packaging

Shrink Wrap, Polybag, or Retail-Ready Box

Sample Lead Time

3-5 Days for Digital Sample; 7-10 Days for Offset Proof

Estimated Manufacturing Cost: A Case Study

Base Specification for This Example:

  • The Red Apple Cards: 200+ noun cards on 300gsm art paper with glossy lamination and custom illustrations.
  • The Green Apple Cards: 100+ adjective cards on 300gsm art paper with glossy lamination and custom branded backs.
  • The Scoring Tokens: 10-12 plastic scoring tokens in custom branded colors and shapes.
  • The Scorepad: 50-sheet custom branded scorepad for tracking wins across multiple rounds.
  • The Game Rulebook: Saddle-stitched booklet with full-color pages and custom branded cover.
  • The Packaging: Custom tuck box with printed wrap holding all cards, tokens, and rulebook.
Tiered Bulk Pricing Table (FOB Factory)

Order Quantity (Bulk Buy)

Estimated Price Per Set

500 Sets (MOQ)

$8.00 – $11.00 / set

1,000 Sets

$5.50 – $7.50 / set

3,000 Sets

$3.50 – $5.00 / set

5,000+ Sets

As low as $2.80 / set

⚠️ Crucial Note on Setup Costs: The prices above are ballpark figures for reference. Your actual cost will depend on your specific card stock (upgrading to 350gsm or linen texture adds roughly $0.50 to $1.00 per set), card finishes (foil stamping adds roughly $1.00 to $2.00 per set), token material (wooden or metal tokens add roughly $1.00 to $2.00 per set), box type (upgrading to rigid gift box adds roughly $1.50 to $3.00 per set), special effects, and shipping destinations.

Individual Component Pricing

Need a quote for just one component? Check individual pricing for each sub-service.

Why Choose FUNWAY

We have been making cards, puzzles, and board games since 1999. Today we run a 16,000-square-meter factory with over 200 workers. We are a direct OEM/ODM manufacturer, not a trading company. We have finished 5,000+ projects and shipped 2.3 million+ products worldwide. You get factory-direct pricing and a team that knows this work inside out.

We handle everything from design to final packing. You can order 1 piece for testing or 10,000 for a full launch — we keep the same quality at any quantity.

  • Competitive Bulk Pricing
  • Factory-Direct Quality Control
  • On-Time Delivery Promise
  • 1-on-1 Project Support
  • Trusted by Global Brands
  • Secure Payment & After-Sales
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Why Bulk Buy From FUNWAY

Competitive Bulk Pricing

  • 1 for prototype Available.
  • MOQ starts at 100 decks with real factory pricing.
  • No hidden tooling fees – art setup is included.
  • Volume tiers unlock deeper unit costs as your brand grows.
Pre-Production Check

Factory-Direct Quality Control

  • Raw material incoming check
  • First-piece print approval
  • In-process patrol inspection
  • Finished-goods sampling,
  • Pre-shipment full check.
  • Your approved sample is the gold standard for bulk.

On-Time Delivery Promise

  • 15-20 days locked production cycle after sample approval.
  • Delay penalties are written into the contract.
  • DHL, FedEx, and sea freight with full tracking from our door to yours.

1-on-1 Project Support

  • One dedicated account manager from quote to delivery.
  • WhatsApp / WeChat / Email response within 24 hours.
  • Urgent issues within 4 hours.
  • Unlimited artwork revisions before sample approval.

Trusted by Global Brands

  • Serving creators and distributors in 30+ countries.
  • 67% of clients reorder within 6 months.
  • Proven track record with Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns, from prototype to fulfillment.

Secure Payment & After-Sales

  • 30% deposit to start, 70% against copy of B/L.
  • PayPal, Alibaba Trade Assurance, and L/C accepted.
  • Quality defects are covered by our replacement or refund policy.

OEM / ODM Manufacturing Process

Project & Component Mapping

Step 1: Project Review & Component Mapping

We do not quote from a loose parts list. We quote from a complete product plan.

Before pricing, we map every component: board, cards, tokens, rulebook, insert, box, and accessories. We check how they fit as one packed set. This keeps the quote accurate. It also prevents surprises later in tooling, packing, and freight. We check:

  • Board size and fold type
  • Card count and deck thickness
  • Rulebook size and page count
  • Insert and box structure
  • Punchboards, wooden parts, dice, meeples, or plastic parts after that
  • Target quantity and delivery market

Getting this order right keeps your project on budget and on schedule.

Step 2: DFM Check & Manufacturing Review

A bad sample usually starts from a design that was never checked for real production.

Before we build samples, we review your files for real-world manufacturing. We check dielines, bleed, safe zones, fold lines, card thickness, box depth, insert fit, and surface finish. We fix these issues before sampling:

  • Artwork too close to cut edge
  • Board folds that may crack after lamination
  • Cards too thick for the tuck box or insert
  • Punchboard tokens too small or weak after die-cutting
  • Box depth too tight once all parts are packed
  • Freight cost rising because box size was not controlled early

If the packed set cannot close cleanly, changing the finish will not fix it. We fix the structure first.

Step 3: Sample Production & Approval

The sample is not a photo shoot. It is the production standard.

We build the first sample to test material feel, fold strength, color accuracy, box fit, insert tightness, and total weight. You review it. You approve it. This approved sample becomes the Golden Sample. All mass production is checked against it.

After this point, changes to board size, card stock, insert, or box depth will restart cost and lead time. We keep the sample stable so your bulk order stays on track.

Step 4: Tooling & Mold Setup

We open tooling only after the Golden Sample is locked.

Tooling covers die-cut tools for cards, boards, punchboards, inserts, and boxes. For special plastic parts, we may need molds or fixtures.

We never rush tooling while the design is still moving. Once the die is made, changes cost time and money. We wait for your final approval before cutting steel.

This protects your tooling investment and keeps the project on schedule.

Step 5: Pre-Production Validation

Small errors are cheapest to catch before the full run.

We run a small pre-production batch. We check color drift, cutting position, fold accuracy, board thickness, surface finish, and component fit.

If anything does not match the Golden Sample, we stop and fix it before using more material. This step saves both time and cost.

This is why we never skip pre-production validation.

Step 6: Mass Production & Assembly

A game is not done when the parts are printed. It is done when the box closes properly.

Cards, boards, Punchboards, rulebooks, boxes, inserts, wooden pieces, dice, and accessories have to work as one packed set. During assembly, we check whether the approved packing layout still makes sense at production speed.

This is critical for B2B orders. Your distributor receives finished goods, not loose parts. Every set must be packed clean, stack flat, and ship safely.

We control assembly so your goods arrive ready for shelf or warehouse.

Step 7: Final QC & Global Shipping

A perfect product can still fail if the carton is wrong.

Before shipping, we check carton count, sets per carton, gross weight, carton size, shipping marks, and barcode labels. We match everything to your purchase order.

For B2B and retail orders, we also check pallet markings and stack height.

Small direct shipments get standard export packing. We ship by DHL, FedEx, or sea freight with full tracking. Every order leaves our factory with correct paperwork.

Why This Process Matters

Most problems do not show up early. They show up after one wrong decision forces the next.

  • A larger board changes the fold size.
  • The fold size changes the box footprint.
  • The box footprint changes insert and carton fit.
  • The carton fit changes freight cost.
  • Thicker cards can make the insert too tight.
  • A late artwork change delays sampling and mass production.

This process is not meant to slow you down. For simple projects, we keep it fast. For complex projects with many parts, retail rules, or tight deadlines, these checks protect you from costly rework.

What is This Game?

A custom apples to apples card game is a hilarious party card game where players match red apple noun cards to green apple adjective cards, trying to convince the judge that their card is the best fit.

Each round, one player acts as the judge and reveals a green apple adjective card. Other players secretly submit their best red apple noun card. The judge picks the winner—often the funniest or most unexpected match.

Game stores, party brands, and educational publishers often order custom apples to apples games for classroom learning tools, family game nights, and themed party collections. Branded versions are popular for corporate team-building and promotional merchandise.

We produce custom noun and adjective cards with vibrant illustrations, score tracking tokens, and premium packaging. Our factory handles everything from card printing to final box assembly with full OEM/ODM support.

FAQs About Custom Orders

A: Yes. You can fully customize all noun and adjective card content. Popular themes include educational (vocabulary building), corporate (industry-specific terms), pop culture, and branded promotional content. Send us your word lists or let our design team develop them.

A: Our MOQ starts at 500 sets for bulk production. Single prototype samples are available for design validation before mass production.

A: Absolutely. While standard poker size (2.5×3.5) is most common, we can produce custom sizes, square cards, or die-cut shapes. Mini cards for travel editions and oversized cards for party games are also popular options.

A: Yes. All cards use non-toxic soy-based inks and comply with EN71, ASTM F963, and CPC standards. Card stock is sourced from FSC-certified suppliers. Plastic tokens use BPA-free ABS.

A: We recommend tuck boxes for standard card games, with optional rigid gift boxes for premium editions. Tin boxes, magnetic closure boxes, and custom-shaped containers are also available for themed collections.

A: Yes. We can include scorepads, dry-erase boards, player mats, or even digital QR-code score tracking. Custom player standees and card holders are also available for deluxe editions.

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