Miniature Bases vs. Playing Cards
Comparing 2 standards across 18 specifications. 18 key differences identified.
Miniature bases are standardized plastic platforms used in tabletop wargaming (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar) and tabletop RPGs (D&D) to define model footprint, line of sight, and melee engagement range. Official standards specify round bases from 25 mm (infantry) to 160 mm (monsters), and oval bases from 60×35 mm (cavalry) to 170×105 mm (large vehicles).
Standard playing cards are manufactured in rigid international dimensional standards. The two dominant global formats are Poker Size (2.5×3.5 inches / 63.5×88.9 mm, the universal standard for US casino gaming and TCGs) and Bridge Size (2.25×3.5 inches / 57.1×88.9 mm, narrower for multi-card hand holding), typically printed on 300–330 GSM embossed linen cardstock.
Specification Comparison Table
18 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Small Infantry Round Base
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25 mm (classic Guardsmen, Gretchin) | — |
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Standard Infantry Round Base
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28.5 to 32 mm (Space Marines, Orks, Sisters) | — |
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Elite / Character Round Base
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40 mm (Terminators, Captains, Custodes) | — |
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Heavy Infantry / Monster Round
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50 to 60 mm (Centurions, Dreadnoughts, Spawn) | — |
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Large Walker / Monster Round
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80, 100, 130, 160 mm (Redemptor Dreadnought, Greater Daemons) | — |
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Biker / Cavalry Small Oval
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60 × 35 mm (classic cavalry/bikers) | — |
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Modern Outrider / Cavalry Oval
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75 × 42 to 90 × 52 mm (Space Marine Outriders, Gore-gruntas) | — |
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Chariot / Monster Medium Oval
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105 × 70 to 120 × 92 mm (Large beasts, light tanks) | — |
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Flyer / Super-Heavy Large Oval
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170 × 105 mm (Imperial Knights, Aircraft) | — |
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Poker Size Dimensions
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— | 2.5 × 3.5 inches (63.5 × 88.9 mm) Standard US/Casino width |
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Bridge Size Dimensions
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— | 2.25 × 3.5 inches (57.1 × 88.9 mm) Narrow width (0.25" narrower) |
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Tarot Size Dimensions
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— | 2.75 × 4.75 inches (70 × 121 mm) Standard Tarot/Oracle card |
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Mini-European Size
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— | 1.73 × 2.68 inches (44 × 68 mm) Board game size |
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Mini-American Size
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— | 1.61 × 2.48 inches (41 × 63 mm) Board game size |
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Casino Cardstock Weight
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— | 300 to 330 GSM (Grams per Square Meter) |
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Corner Radius Standard
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— | 3.5 (0.138 inches) mm (standard 1/8" die-cut rounded corner) |
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Standard Deck Count
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— | 52 + 2 Jokers + 2 Ad Cards 56 cards per standard pack |
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Finish Textures
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— | Air-Cushion (Embossed Linen) vs Smooth Gloss |