Where to Find Cards and Dice Sound Effects
Where to Find Cards and Dice Sound Effects
Card games and dice games have been around forever, but in recent years the deckbuilder genre has exploded in popularity, from tabletop games to digital adaptations. In the video game world, the genre relies on the tactile and auditory satisfaction of shuffling, dealing, flipping, and rolling, which adds a surprising amount of personality and immersion to the gameplay.
Many card and dice sound libraries exist, but they tend to be limited—covering only a single type of deck or die, often recorded in one environment. We wanted to go further and create a complete and exhaustive library, capturing the full range of sounds you might need for any project, whether tabletop, animation, or digital game.
Our Library: Cards & Dice
Rogue Waves Cards & Dice
Our approach was simple but thorough: we recorded two very different decks and every dice combination we could find, on multiple surfaces, to cover every potential application.
- Two decks: One old, soft, and floppy, giving mellow, vintage shuffles; one new, hard, and snappy, delivering crisp, punchy card sounds.
- Dice combinations: From d6s to d20s
- Multiple surfaces: Wood, felt and cork, so the sounds fit perfectly in any context.
- Variety of techniques: Shuffles, cuts, spreads, flips, deals, rolls, and clatters, recorded with high fidelity for clarity and realism.
The result is a library that allows game designers, animators, and sound designers to create authentic and satisfying interactions, whether the dice tumble across an iPad screen or a deck is shuffled in a cinematic close-up.
Why It Matters
Card and dice sound effects are deceptively important—they give players feedback, rhythm, and a sense of realism. By using high-quality, varied recordings, you can make your game feel tactile, immersive, and satisfying. With a full library of shuffles, flips, and rolls, you’re never limited by a single style or surface, giving your project the flexibility and authenticity it deserves.