The following are instructions to help you design and order custom play cards. Please review and submit artwork to artwork@centeredgesoftware.com. Template files are available here.

1. Design

Artwork Guidelines

Designs must be submitted with a minimum of two Adobe Illustrator files, including a separate file for the front design and one for the back design. All text/fonts must be expanded to outlines and the back design must have a 6 mm × 25 mm rectangle anywhere on the card as a placeholder for the 10-digit code. Download template files here.

File Format

• Adobe Illustrator (.ai) files only.
• Separate front and back files.

Dimensions

In the example files, the top layer includes the bleed area in red, final card size in green, and safe area in blue, which should be deleted before final submission.

Bleed Area (Extend the background to these dimensions to avoid blank space in the final card) - 3.5" x 2.25"
Safe Area (Keep essential information and main graphics within these dimensions to avoid cutting off vital portions) - 3.25" x 2"
Final Card Size (The approximate framing of the final artwork as a whole) - 3.375" x 2.125"

Code Placement

• Create a 6 mm × 25 mm rectangle for
  the 10-digit code
• Place anywhere on the back
  (lower-right recommended)
• Keep rectangle in final file to
  guide printing

Fonts

• Convert all fonts to outlines before
  submitting to ensure accurate printing.

Template Files

These design files (click the image or link to download) feature a layer that includes the bleed area, final card size, and safe area, which should be used for design guidelines, but deleted before submission.  The artwork layer contains artwork with fonts that have already been expanded to outlines to comply with submission requirements.

2. Review

Review design to ensure logo, colors, and messaging is accurate and aligned with your brand

3. Submit

Send art files to artwork@centeredgesoftware.com. Be sure to save this email to your safe senders list so you can receive proofs and updates.

4. Approve

You will receive a digital proof within 1-3 business days. Please review it carefully and respond with approval or change requests. Once approved, you are responsible for any errors.

5. Receive 

Once approved, your order goes into the production queue with an approximate delivery time of:

• Standard (8-10 weeks)
• Expedited (3-4 weeks)

Best Practices

• Incorporate your facility’s logo.
• Design should be vibrant, fun, and visually consistent with your facility’s theme.
• Include the following elements:
  • Your facility name
  • Your website
  • Consider including a fun label for your card (eg, Action Pass, Reloadable Play Card)
    and a call to action such as "tap to play