<p>Without parameters on shape, size, and cost, it's difficult to give a good answer.  However, if it were my game and I needed 4-5 6-slot horizontal card slots, I would consider making them out of folded cardboard.  With a little trial and error it should be simple to shape what you need from 7x3 (21) horizontal folds, and 3 vertical folds with 2-4 tabs to keep the shape.</p>

<p>If you want plastic, you likely want to purchase your own vacuum former.  Hobby versions can be had for as little as $120 (plus materials).  They work by laying a piece of plastic over a mold you create to form any plastic shape you want.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.widgetworksunlimited.com/Vacuum_Formers_s/35.htm" rel="nofollow">Random site selling a former</a></p>

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2011-03-22T07:43:54.157Z
The size & shape parameters are standard playing card size, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, times six slots, in parallel.  I don't have any specific cost expectations - I just want to know if there's anywhere that sells these or would make them.  Interesting idea with the vacuum former.
Geoff Maddock
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2011-03-22T07:31:50.200Z
2011-03-22T07:31:50.200Z
Neal Tibrewala
<p>Are you looking for something similar to the card trays from <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/917/rack-o" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Rack-O</a>? I believe Rack-O sets come with four of these and are pretty cheap.</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/ODAYu.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p>

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2011-03-22T16:24:18.810Z
More akin to a monopoly money tray http://scavenging.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/monopoly_money_hi.jpg, but with wider slots.  Cool suggestion though, i could see these being useful.
Geoff Maddock
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2011-03-22T17:17:30.897Z
Ah, I see. Go ahead and add that picture to your question. Maybe the visual will trigger someone's memory. :)
MrHen
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2011-03-22T18:17:23.973Z
Unfortunately I don't have enough rep yet to post the image.
Geoff Maddock
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2011-03-22T18:20:19.803Z
I added the image tag as an edit. If it is approved it will appear.
MrHen
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2011-03-22T18:39:54.007Z
Approved it for ya.
lilserf
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MrHen
<p>I'm looking for some card trays for a game I've been designing.  </p>

<p>Ideally, they would be six-slot trays that hold standard playing card sized cards.
In my mind, they are similar in appearance and quality to the trays that are used to hold money in monopoly.  I've found some things that are similar, but nothing exactly like that.
I'd need one for each player.</p>

<p>Any recommended resources for something like that?<br>
My best solution right now is pillaging thrift store games.</p>

<p>This could be expanded into a broader question - 
what are the best websites and box stores for buying game-making materials?</p>

<p>Something like this tray is what I'm looking for:
<img src="https://i.sstatic.net/OsUNN.jpg" alt="Monopoly money tray"></p>

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2011-03-22T02:51:21.240Z
For game-making materials, see also [Where I can buy good resources to build games?](http://boardgames.stackexchange.com/q/131/6)
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What is the best resource for Card Trays?
Geoff Maddock
# What is the best resource for Card Trays?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-03-21)

I'm looking for some card trays for a game I've been designing.

Ideally, they would be six-slot trays that hold standard playing card sized cards.
In my mind, they are similar in appearance and quality to the trays that are used to hold money in monopoly. I've found some things that are similar, but nothing exactly like that.
I'd need one for each player.

Any recommended resources for something like that?  
My best solution right now is pillaging thrift store games.

This could be expanded into a broader question -
what are the best websites and box stores for buying game-making materials?

Something like this tray is what I'm looking for:
![Monopoly money tray](https://i.sstatic.net/OsUNN.jpg)

**Tags:** playing-cards, components, custom-game-pieces

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: For game-making materials, see also [Where I can buy good resources to build games?](http://boardgames.stackexchange.com/q/131/6)  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2011-03-22. Score: 1

Without parameters on shape, size, and cost, it's difficult to give a good answer. However, if it were my game and I needed 4-5 6-slot horizontal card slots, I would consider making them out of folded cardboard. With a little trial and error it should be simple to shape what you need from 7x3 (21) horizontal folds, and 3 vertical folds with 2-4 tabs to keep the shape.

If you want plastic, you likely want to purchase your own vacuum former. Hobby versions can be had for as little as $120 (plus materials). They work by laying a piece of plastic over a mold you create to form any plastic shape you want.

[Random site selling a former](http://www.widgetworksunlimited.com/Vacuum_Formers_s/35.htm)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: The size & shape parameters are standard playing card size, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, times six slots, in parallel.  I don't have any specific cost expectations - I just want to know if there's anywhere that sells these or would make them.  Interesting idea with the vacuum former.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2011-03-22. Score: 0

Are you looking for something similar to the card trays from [Rack-O](http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/917/rack-o)? I believe Rack-O sets come with four of these and are pretty cheap.

![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/ODAYu.jpg)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: More akin to a monopoly money tray http://scavenging.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/monopoly_money_hi.jpg, but with wider slots.  Cool suggestion though, i could see these being useful.  
> **username_3**: Ah, I see. Go ahead and add that picture to your question. Maybe the visual will trigger someone's memory. :)  
> **username_0**: Unfortunately I don't have enough rep yet to post the image.  
> **username_3**: I added the image tag as an edit. If it is approved it will appear.  
> **username_4**: Approved it for ya.  

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