Odyssey: Voyage Imperialis Playing Cards

VIPC returns to Kickstarter with Odyssey: Voyage Imperialis, a luxurious four-deck playing card series inspired by Homer's legendary epic. Great timing with the release of Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster movie The Odyssey! The deck features custom artwork, premium foiling, and innovative collector packaging, the campaign brings iconic heroes, monsters, and gods from Greek mythology to life.

Each deck showcases fully illustrated custom courts starring characters such as Odysseus, Penelope, Telemachus, Athena, Agamemnon, Circe, Scylla, and Polyphemus, while custom Aces and Jokers complete the mythological theme. 

All four decks include metallic foiling, embossed tuck boxes, and gilded edges, and are printed on VIPC's premium Aero-Snap and Velvet-Lux card stocks.

The Crimson Gold and Royal Marine decks feature elegant metallic foil combinations with traditional card faces, while the Obsidian Chrome and Sterling Pearl editions showcase rare foil treatments, holographic accents, and striking gilding patterns that elevate the artwork.

Collectors can choose between two limited box sets: the Odyssey Obsidian and Odyssey Pearl editions... each featuring a unique self-standing display box with an innovative folding mechanism. Both sets include two exclusive decks, a custom crystal D20 die, and are limited to 1,000 individually numbered sets.

The campaign also teases a Backer Exclusive Hidden Deck, available only through Kickstarter (pledge starts at $20), making Odyssey: Voyage Imperialis an enticing release for collectors, mythology enthusiasts, and fans of premium playing cards.

Final Week on Kickstarter! Rajputs Playing Cards

Rajputs Playing Cards by Nova Lux Decks is a premium celebration of Rajasthan’s royal heritage, bringing centuries of valour, beauty, and honour to life through a meticulously illustrated playing card deck. Inspired by legendary Rajput rulers, warriors, queens, and saints, the collection transforms the stories of Rajasthan’s past into a stunning work of collectible art.

Designed by Ritu Bhattacharya of Old Gravity, with inspiration gathered through travels across Rajasthan’s historic forts, palaces, and cultural landmarks, every element reflects the region’s architectural beauty and traditions. Intricate jharokha windows, carved jaali patterns, palace frescoes, floral motifs, and sandstone textures are woven throughout the deck, creating an authentic connection to Rajasthan’s artistic legacy.

The collection is available in two editions: Red Sandstone and Yellow Sandstone, each inspired by the iconic stone architecture of Rajasthan. The decks feature luxurious embossed and foiled tuck boxes, premium black-core linen finish cards, detailed custom artwork, and Kickstarter-exclusive gilded edges. 

The card backs showcase elaborate mandala designs inspired by royal palace ceilings, while the court cards portray legendary figures such as Maharana Pratap, Maharani Padmavati, Rana Sanga, Prithviraj Chauhan, Sant Meerabai, and other icons of Rajput history.

The Aces and number cards continue the theme with architectural compositions, traditional motifs, and intricate decorative details, while the Jokers celebrate Rajasthan’s living culture through folk dance and music traditions.

Combining historical storytelling, fine illustration, and exceptional craftsmanship, Rajputs Playing Cards is more than a deck—it is a miniature tribute to the kingdoms, legends, and artistic traditions of Rajasthan, capturing the spirit of a royal era in every card.

Printed by King Star and pledge start at $17 on Kickstarter.

Smoke & Mirrors Brutalist Edition Playing Cards Now Available

Following their debut at Cardistry-Con in Copenhagen at the end of July, the redesigned Smoke & Mirrors Playing Cards are now available for purchase.

This new limited edition reimagines the iconic series by Dan & Dave with inspiration drawn from brutalist architecture, featuring bold geometric patterns, clean lines, and stark industrial aesthetics throughout the deck.

Each deck is housed in a minimalist tuck box with a die-cut window and comes individually numbered (1 of 288), adding to its collectible appeal.

The Brutalist Edition offers a fresh visual direction for the beloved Smoke & Mirrors series while retaining the premium quality expected by collectors and cardists alike. Available NOW for $26 on Dan and Dave's store.

Deck View: Mastermind Playing Cards

Stylish. Heist. Europe. 

Mastermind Playing Cards by Keymaster Games is a fully custom deck inspired by the board game Caper: Europe. One of our Top12 playing cards of 2022, the artwork follows the game's stylish heist theme, with custom card backs and court cards depicting master thieves planning and executing daring robberies across some of Europe's most famous cities.

The deck is housed in an embossed, foil-stamped tuck box that complements its premium presentation. Drawing inspiration from Caper: Europe, the illustrations reference iconic landmarks in Paris, Rome, London, and Barcelona, creating a cohesive design that blends strategy, mystery, and modern playing card art.