Cards in Hand Counter for TCG (MtG, Lorcana, etc.)

Cards in Hand Counter for TCGs (MtG, Lorcana, etc.)

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Summary

This is a counter for your cards in hand when playing various trading card games like Magic the Gathering, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, etc. It allows you to mark your hand separately from resource cards on the table so you and your opponent don't get confused as to which is which. It also has a spinning counter to show how many cards you have in hand. This is a remix of mrturnit's awesome clicky life counter (link to the right → ). I've styled it with Mickey Mouse's signature gloved hand, but you can print the dial counter separately and use it on its own too.

Update Dec. 29, 2025

Based on user feedback, I've added the following:

• Added indentation on the hand to guide the positioning of the dial for gluing for both small and large profiles.
• Added a slightly smaller alternate screw for the small profile, based on user feedback.

Preparation & Printing

• Tested with Ele-goo and Sunlu PLA.
• A 0.4mm nozzle with the 0.08mm layer height to get a clean look.
• No supports are required.
• AMS required for multicolour printing. Change the colours as you see fit.
• I've included dials for Mickey's hand, as well as dials with the MtG and Lorcana logos. There is also a blank one in case you want to put your own logo on top.
• Choose either the regular print profile or the smaller one, if you need it to fit inside a deckbox or just like a smaller profile.

Assembly

For best results, I have found that you need one non-printed part that makes the dial nice and “clicky”. Find an old retractable pen and remove the spring from it. Sample below.

Then, proceed with the next steps:

1. Print all the pieces for the dial that you want, and the Mickey Mouse hand if you're going to use it.
2. Cut a small piece of the spring off, about 5mm, for use in the dial. This part might be tricky so use tin snips or a sharp cutting tool.

3. Get the dial, flip it over, and insert the spring piece and the spring as shown in the diagram below:
    

4. Place the bottom part of the dial to seal it up, then use the printed screw to seal it together using a coin or a flat head screwdriver. Be careful not to strip the screw.
5. Once done, test the dial. It should have a nice “clicky” sound.
6. If you're using the Mickey Mouse hand, simply superglue the dial on top of it. Be careful not to put glue on the screw head or else it may not rotate properly.

Thank You

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