Premium Custom Old Maid Manufacturer & Bulk Wholesale
OEM/ODM custom old maid card games for toy brands, educational publishers, and family collections. Thick card stock, colorful illustrated themes, and child-safe materials.
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 Game Cards
The Card Box
The Rule Booklet
The Premium Box
The Outer Packaging
The Card Backs
Technical Specifications Table
Specifications | Options & Capabilities |
|---|---|
MOQ (Minimum Order) | 1 prototype / 500 / 1,000 sets (Best for bulk buy custom old maid game requests) |
Card Set | 43 cards standard (21 pairs + 1 unique card), expandable to 51 or 55 cards |
Card Stock | 300gsm / 350gsm Art Paper, Blue Core Paper, 400gsm Premium Cardstock |
Card Size | Bridge size 2.25″ x 3.5″ or poker size 2.5″ x 3.5″ |
Surface Finishing | Glossy / Matte Lamination, Linen Finish, Spot UV, Rounded Corners |
Box Types | Custom Tuck Box, Rigid Gift Box with Foam Insert, Magnetic Closure Box |
Printing Method | CMYK Full Color Offset Printing, PMS (Pantone) Matching |
Sample Lead Time | 3-5 Days for Digital Sample; 7-10 Days for Offset Printed Proof |
Estimated Manufacturing Cost: A Old Maid Case Study
Base Specification for This Example:
Tiered Bulk Pricing Table (FOB Factory)
Order Quantity (Bulk Buy) | Estimated Price Per Set |
|---|---|
500 Sets (MOQ) | $2.50 – $3.20 / set |
1,000 Sets | $1.60 – $2.10 / set |
3,000 Sets | $1.10 – $1.50 / set |
5,000+ Sets | As low as $0.85 / set |
⚠️ Crucial Note on Setup Costs: The prices above are ballpark figures for reference. Your actual cost will depend on your specific custom packaging choice (e.g., upgrading from a tuck box to a premium rigid gift box will add roughly $0.60 to $1.20 per set), card finishing (linen texture or spot UV adds roughly $0.15 to $0.30 per set), number of cards (expanding beyond 43 cards adds cost per card), and shipping destinations.
Individual Component Pricing
Need a quote for just one component? Check individual pricing for each sub-service.
Why Choose FUNWAY
As an established board game factory, we don’t treat dice as a last-minute accessory. Every batch is benchmarked against a locked Golden Sample to ensure absolute color consistency, precise symbol positioning, and smooth edge profiles across repeat orders.
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Why Bulk Buy From FUNWAY
Competitive Bulk Pricing
Factory-Direct Quality Control
On-Time Delivery Promise
1-on-1 Project Support
Trusted by Global Brands
Secure Payment & After-Sales
OEM / ODM Manufacturing Process
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:
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:
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.
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.
The Anatomy of a Custom Old Maid
A custom old maid game is a classic children’s card game where players take turns drawing cards from each other’s hands, trying to form matching pairs while avoiding the single unmatchable “old maid” card. The player left holding the old maid at the end loses—or wins, depending on your house rules—making it a game of luck, memory, and playful suspense.
The standard deck contains 43 cards: 21 matching pairs of colorful illustrated characters plus one unique “old maid” card that has no pair. Cards can be fully customized with your own character artwork, themes, brand mascots, or educational content. The simple rules and quick gameplay make it one of the most accessible card games for children as young as 4 years old.
Today, custom old maid games are a top choice for educational toy brands, children’s publishers, museum gift shops, and family-oriented promotional campaigns. Schools use customized versions for memory training, pattern recognition, and social skills development, while brands use them as premium giveaways at family events. As a specialized card game manufacturer, we produce safe, durable sets with child-friendly materials, vibrant illustrations, and sturdy card stock—so your game survives years of play and becomes a family favorite.
