Shuffled Stories Vol. 2: Arcane Playing Cards

Shuffled Stories Vol. 2: Arcane playing cards by Jack Brutus Penny is a thoughtfully designed playing card deck that draws visual inspiration from Tarot while remaining fully suited for shuffling, dealing, and traditional card play. Rather than functioning as a tarot deck, Arcane celebrates the shared history between tarot and playing cards, blending symbolic artwork with a structure that feels familiar in the hand.

Playing cards first arrived in Europe in the late 1300s, traveling from Asia through the Islamic world before evolving into the four-suited decks we recognize today. Tarot emerged later, in 15th-century northern Italy, as an expanded form of playing cards created for a game that introduced illustrated trump cards. Arcane is rooted in this overlap, reimagining tarot-inspired symbolism through the language of standard playing cards, honoring their long journey across cultures and centuries.

The deck features fully custom courts and pips, designed to function clearly for gameplay while carrying deeper visual meaning. The court cards are two-way, with mirrored compositions that subtly explore themes of light and shadow, duality, and balance—adding character without disrupting usability. Each suit maintains strong readability, making the deck suitable for card games, magic, and cardistry.

What sets Arcane apart is its narrative pip design. Rather than simple suit symbols, the pips are integrated into symbolic scenes, allowing each number card to suggest a story or interpretation. These layered visuals add depth for those who enjoy reflective or fortune-style readings, while still preserving the structure and clarity required of a playing card deck.

Shuffled Stories Vol. 2: Arcane will be released in two editions: Standard Edition, featuring the complete Arcane design with premium printing and finished. 

Signature Edition, which elevates the deck with experimental antique gold foiling and a hand-painted style gold gilding, continuing techniques first explored in Volume 1.

The Shuffled Stories Vol. 2: Arcane Playing Cards is scheduled to launch on Wednesday 11th 10pm Japan Standard Time on Kickstarter. 

Deck View: Bicycle Disney Mickey Mouse Inspired Black and Gold Playing Cards

Nostalgic. Elegant. Iconic.

Bicycle Disney Mickey Mouse Inspired Black and Gold Playing Cards reinterpret a timeless Disney icon through a refined, decorative lens.  The mirrored card backs are finished with Metalluxe gold foil, creating a luminous surface that highlights Mickey Mouse’s silhouette, subtly woven throughout the deck. Fully custom court cards feature classic Disney-style illustrations of Mickey, Minnie, and familiar characters, thoughtfully integrated into a traditional playing card layout.

The tuck box mirrors the deck’s visual language, finished with rich gold foil and sculpted embossing that gives it a premium, collectible presence. Printed by USPCC with their Air-Cushion finish, the deck balances visual sophistication with familiar handling, making it equally suited for play and display.

Available now for $11.99 on Cardtopia.

Crazy8s (2026 Edition) Playing Cards

Crazy8s Playing Cards mark the beginning of a deeply personal and thoughtfully crafted series by Jackson Robinson. Originally designed over 11 years ago, Crazy8s is the first release in a collection of 12 limited decks, with one launching at the end of each month throughout 2026.

The deck features a whimsical chalkboard-inspired art style, playful on the surface yet layered with meaning. Every illustration carries a hand-drawn warmth that feels intimate and expressive, perfectly suited to a project rooted in emotion and reflection.

At its core, Crazy8s is a tribute. The deck is dedicated to the creator’s daughter, Hannah, whose memory is honored through a dedication card and a message printed inside the tuck case. 

Created during a time of profound grief, the deck became a way to process loss through art, transforming pain into something gentle, heartfelt, and beautiful. 

Printed by KWPCC and available now on Kings Wild Project for $18.

Theory11's Avatar Playing Cards

Theory11's Avatar Playing Cards invite you into the bioluminescent world of Pandora, transforming James Cameron’s epic universe into a fully illustrated deck designed to be experienced in the hand. Every card is richly detailed, blending fantasy and realism through vibrant color and Na’vi iconography that echo the forests, oceans, and glowing horizons of the films.

Inside, familiar characters like Jake Sully, Neytiri, Kiri, Lo’ak, Spider, Tonowari, and Ronal appear alongside iconic creatures and environments, creating a cohesive visual journey across the entire deck. Like all Theory11's licensed decks, subtle film references, and hidden easter eggs are waiting to be discovered. 

The tuck box sets the tone with pearlescent blue and silver foils and deep embossing, capturing the otherworldly textures of Pandora before the deck is even opened. 

Designed to balance play and display, Avatar Playing Cards offer smooth handling for game night while rewarding collectors with layered artwork, subtle film references, and hidden easter eggs waiting to be discovered. 

Available for $12.95 on theory11.