Gimmicked Deck Barcode Creator

Andi Gladwin here. I am constantly frustrated when I can't find a specific gimmicked deck. Openly marking the card box seems like an easy way to create a telltale sign that the cards are in some way prepared. Therefore, I had an idea: hide the marking in the barcode. This generator allows you to create custom barcodes, then print them and glue them to the bottom of your box. I hope you find it useful.

A hidden-word barcode label attached to a gimmicked deck card box

Create your own

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Enter a word to add it to the barcode.

Learn more about gimmicked decks

See how the Invisible Deck and Svengali Deck work, explore our guide to marked cards, or browse our range of playing cards. If you're learning a memorized deck, practise with our free Stack Trainer.

Two quick tips

  • Print the barcodes on self-adhesive label paper.
  • Put the cellophane over the label to help obscure the hidden word.

The bars are decorative so the hidden word can remain readable. They won't scan or operate as a real barcode. When you download them, you can print them at 1″ × 0.5″ and they will be the perfect size for a standard USPCC card box.