OPC Drops Scoops Playing Cards

Organic Playing Cards (OPC) is known for its playful design with choices of fruits. Now, they are picking delicious foods and snacks. To start, they are bringing in the latest line-up with Scoops Playing Cards, a deck based on ice cream.

Scoops Playing Cards start with the best ice cream flavor- mint chocolate chip. The deck features metallic turquoise ink on the back design, court cards, and the tuck box. The card back design features a mirroed artwork of mint chocolate chip ice cream scoops on a cone. The background features shiny metallic turquoise ink.

The Ace of Spades features a triple scoop ice cream. The court cards feature modified royals in their thematic costumes and activities: like serving or tasting mint chocolate ice cream. The Jokers feature a melting ice cream, one of which is a card reveal.

The deck is printed by USPCC on crushed premium stock and is now available on Riffle Shuffle, starting from $8.95 for a single deck of Scoops.

Order 6 decks and you will get a custom half-brick box of OPC Ice Cream Truck box. Get yours before they melt away! Limited run of 2500 decks.

Card Flash: Chinese Legal Tender

Chinese Legal Tender is the latest addition to the Legal Tender playing cards series by Kings Wild Project. This elegant deck is inspired by the beautiful artwork of Chinese currency. 

Inside, the court cards feature many Chinese figures that are showcased on Chinese currency. EVERY aspect of this deck was thoughtfully planned and no detail was overlooked. From the intricate background images to the colors and micro-lettering, every aspect amplifies the truly beautiful artwork of the deck that has been present on the Chinese currency, presented in a creative way.

Also, this eye-catching deck features holographic foiling on the cards and tuck case, creating this unique take on a deck of playing cards.

Available NOW on kingswildproject.com for $14.

Cold Case Playing Cards: Who Murdered Erdnase?

Emily Feldman previously created custom decks with beautiful card backs that make eye-catching fans and spreads. For her next deck, Cold Case Playing Cards, Emily created a fun, thematic deck inspired by escape room/murder mystery puzzles now funding on Kickstarter.

In this deck of cards, it tells the story of S.W. Erdnase in a fictional crime story. It is said that he was murdered, and whoever killed the guy who wrote the bible of card magic and card cheating is never found to this day – hence it became a cold case.

The card back design features a two-way illustration of a crime scene. There is the chalk bodyline complete with evidence marker and blood puddle. Also, a crime scene tape is prominently featured, becoming a broken border element that creates a very visual fanning artwork.

All Aces feature enlarged pips fashioned to look like fingerprints. The color for the red pips is switched to orange – the color of the convict’s jumpsuit.

The court cards featured modified courts to look like mug shots- they are wearing the iconic striped uniforms as they are holding their prison tag standing in front of the height chart. There are two custom Jokers: one is a “Wanted Poster” and the other is a victim’s toe tag.

The sideway tuck box is designed to look like a folder that contains the details of the cold case files of S.W. Erdnase. Every deck comes with a special bag that is designed to look like an evidence bag, Continuing with the theme, the finished deck will be shipped in a box taped with custom sealing tape.

Cold Case will be printed on 300gsm Germany Black Core Paper and pledge starts from $13 on Kickstarter.

The Big Bang Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Bruce Di Quinzio, better known in the playing card community as Kardgic (Instagram: @kardgic) has been fascinated with magic, sleight of hand and collecting playing cards. This leads him to the creation of his first deck of playing cards. To bring his vision to life, he reached out to Edo Huang to design his deck, The Big Bang Playing Cards. This deck is inspired by the wonders of the universe and the miracle of life on Earth.

Inside, the mesmerising card back design features a swirling spiral pattern of a purple vortex surrounded by purple clouds. There is an array of white line bursts along with scattered asteroid rocks. The backs are secretly designed to be a one-way design, and riffling the cards will create a flip-book animation of a swirling vortex and orbiting asteroids!

The faces are all standards, featuring standard pips and courts. Two of the numbered cards feature a quote from scientists Nikolai Tesla and Albert Einstein. The Ace of Spades features an enlarged pip that is shattered into many pieces. This along with the other Aces have some asteroids encircling around.

The courts featured a pip that shows the beautiful scene of purple space, with elements of the royal clothes colored in purple. All of the faces featured stipples arranged in the spiral. Fanning the face will create a large vortex.

The Jokers feature identical artwork of the Black Hole. It complements the theme of the deck. There is an extra gaff cards that can be used for magic routines. There is an additional card that holds a surprise when the deck is finished.

The tuck box features a wraparound artwork of the purple space with the stipple vortexes and floating asteroid rocks. Combining three decks together will reveal this beautiful scenery. 

The Big Bang will be printed with Cartamundi on B9 True Linen Finish and pledge starts from $13 for a single deck on Kickstarter.

Deck View: Henry & Sally Playing Cards

Label. Story. Adventure.

This unique deck is part of the Henry & Sally playing cards produced by Art of Play in collaboration with the Danish microbrewery, Mikkeller along with art director Keith Shore. The hop-sniffing, long-nosed lovers Henry & Sally have adorned Mikkeller beer labels since 2010 that shares their story and adventure together.

This Limited Edition 100% custom deck features an original bordered back design, two jokers, and thirteen custom face cards. They all feature the couple on various adventures on each of the face cards. Note that they are repeated for each of the suits.

The Sally deck comes in a brown colorway which makes it really unique and striking at the same time. Great for cardistry and game nights. Printed by the United States Playing Card Co. Now on Art of Play for $20.

Deal of the Week: Up to 40% Off at Rare Playing Cards

Our Patreon supporter RarePlayingCards.com is having an incredible sale! For the month of June, EVERYTHING is 20% off for their mid-summer clearance sale! Also, a special 40% off on selected decks, which include decks from Kings Wild Project, Stockholm17, Dan and Dave, Riffle Shuffle, and more! Stock up on some cool decks now. Discount is applied at check out automatically. Check it out here!

Discover more deals, coupon codes, and offer on tuckcase.com

Pre-Order: Pinocchio Sapphire (2nd Edition) Playing Cards

Now available for pre-order, the second edition of Pinocchio Sapphire offers a fresh take on the Pinocchio deck originally released in 2018 designed by Elettra Deganello in collaboration with Passione Playing Cards LLC.  

The latest edition features a fine blue-colour edge printed in Italy. This particular ennoblement preserves the playability of the deck, adding a smooth touch to the handling and vibrant colour to the edges.

Also, a limited edition variant is available. This exquisitely gold gilded represents the luxury peak of the new release.

Dedicated to the illustrator Attilio Mussino, both Blue and Gold edition tuck boxes are printed in Italy by Boschiero & Newton on high-quality pearlescent Fedrigoni paper stock with three hot foils and embossing.

The total run of Pinocchio Sapphire II Ed. – Blue is 380 decks. While the Gold is 100 decks. Each deck is hand-numbered on the seal. 

Printed by The United States Playing Card Company and available for pre-order on shop.elettradeganello.com for $34.

Deals: Get Your Hands on the LUXX First Edition Playing Cards!

IF you have been looking for these beauties… Here’s your chance to get your hands on the rare LUXX First Edition playing card at the original price. JP Games Ltd discovered 72 decks after doing some housekeeping on thier storage units!

Originally conceptualized in 2014 by Paul Middleton of JP Games Ltd and meticulously designed by the talented Randy Butterfield, the aim was to create an elegant yet eye-catchingl deck of playing cards and at the same time, preserve some traditional elements to appeal to as many of JP Games Ltd’s customers as possible ranging from magicians and cardists, to collectors and amateur poker and card game players. 

LUXX first edition features two-colour foils (silver/orange and silver/blue) on each tuck with an interior silver foil. The overall theme was inspired by the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas – a touch of luxury!

LUXX is available Monday (26th June) at 4pm UK time on JP Games Ltd.

Kardify Magazine Issue 73 Released

We have just released Kardify Magazine issue 73 on Patreon!  Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-May to mid-June. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ The Goldsmith: The first deck in the Cantrell A Priori playing card series is an homage to the father of modern printing, Johannes Gutenberg. Find out more!

+ Empire City: Chamber of Wonder is back with an exciting deck of playing cards based on the famous New York City in the United States beautifully designed by Alba Zapata.

+ Cibola: The third and final deck in Kings Wild Project‘s “Lost Cities” series with design elements based of the original El Dorado Playing Cards from the late 1800s.

+ Ramen Heads: Discover the delightful world with this limited edition deck by Art of Play featuring custom illustrations inspired by vintage Japanese graphic design.

+ Cherry Pi: Check out the latest deck in Kings Wild Project‘s Pi Series! The deck is truly eye-catching with a complimentary pink, maroon, red and green color palette.

+ Bicycle Factory52: This sold-out limited edition custom Bicycle deck was designed in partnership with AGAR. Find out more!

 + Blind Tiger Delayed: In a recent development, the Blind Tiger playing cards, a highly anticipated deck from Seasons, have faced unexpected delays, leaving card enthusiasts’ & customers waiting and frustrated.

+ Grid Series 5: A Typographic deck by UK-based designer Luke Wadey who wanted the latest deck to have maximum impact, with oversized typography at the heart of its design. Check it out!

… and more! 48 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

On Kickstarter, Akita Playing Cards

Hong Kong-based playing cards enthusiast, CK Chong (Instagram: @blue_moon.co)has always wanted to create his own deck of cards. He established his own brand, Blue Moon Co. and launched Akita Playing Cards earlier this month on Kickstarter.

Already funded, the deck is based on this popular dog breed heralded from Japan, Akita. It is inspired by the story of Hachiko, a real-life story of the dog’s loyalty to its master. The deck not only showcases this special dog breed from Japan, but it also shows the love for Japanese arts and culture.

The tuck box features a triptych artwork if three boxes are combined in a C-shape. The front side of the box features the artwork of Akita wearing the samurai costume wrapped in Japanese waves. There is the title of the deck done in silver metallic foil – it also applies to some of the details of the box’s artwork. The back side of the box mirrors the card back design.

The card back design features a two-way illustration of a brave Akita dog swimming against the waves. There is the Japanese-stylized art of bonsai trees and cherry blossoms. The Numbered Cards feature customized pips.

The Courts feature cute illustrations of Akita dogs wearing samurai costumes. The Jokers feature identical artwork of the dog wearing Japanese peasant masks, both have different fur colors and patterns. The cards will be produced by Keycard Playing Cards Company.

The campaign offers a customized coin along with a C-shaped carat case. The deck is also available in a gilded variant – the cards are gilded with silver metallic foil.

The Key Card Playing Cards company with the Supreme Finish and Neoclassic Stock. Pledge starts from $13 for a single deck on Kickstarter.

Last Days on Kickstarter: Entwined Volume 3: Winter Playing Cards

Old Gravity‘s Entwined series continues to captivate with its third instalment, Winter. Designed by artist Ritu, Winter embraces the beauty of the season when nature slumbers beneath a white snowy blanket. Only a few more days on Kickstarter, the deck combines the grace of dance with the poetry of nature, resulting in a stunning artistic expression.

Winter features dual foiled and embossed tuck boxes in two variants: Winter Gold and Winter Rose. The cards themselves are crafted with premium materials, showcasing custom-painted artwork by Ritu.

The Winter Gold variant boasts a holographic foiled card back, while the Winter Rose variant shines with rich cyan foil.

Inside, the face cards of Entwined Vol. 3 truly shine with their vibrant and intricate artwork. Ritu’s hand-painted illustrations, created over the course of a year, present dancers gracefully merging with a colorful palette, symbolizing the unity of the soul with nature.

The four queens emanate grace and ecstasy, reminiscent of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, while the four kings embody power and gentle beauty. Each card features majestic creatures or pairs of birds, representing the harmony between spirit and nature.

The crowning glory of the Entwined series is its special collector’s box, which includes both the Winter Gold and Winter Rose decks, accompanied by a unique silver version of the coin, in line with the winter theme.

The collector’s box, with its pristine white appearance and rich holographic foil design, is a true treasure for any serious collector.

Printed by NPCC and pledge starts at $19 on Kickstarter.

Deck View: Clear Skies Playing Cards

Hope. Peace. Beautiful.

From Old Gravity in collaboration with Noir Arts (NPCC), and Max Playing Cards, Clear Skies Playing Cards showcases beautiful artwork by Ritu Bhattacharya with a message of hope for peace in Ukraine.

Inside, this fully custom deck features eye-catching watercolor paintings in two colorway, blue and yellow: the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The back design features two-way illustrations of a golden tree on a full-bleed background of a starry night. The suits represent positive values in the hope of peace in Ukraine.

The tuck box comes with embossing and metallic foiling prominently featuring elements that represent Ukraine: sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, the interweaving colors of blue and yellow, and a dove, a symbol of peace. 

The deck is printed by NPCC in Ukraine, designed in the hopes of peace in Ukraine, and made in Ukraine to help Ukraine.

Halidom and Devildom Playing Cards on Kickstarter

ARK Playing Cards continues to dazzle with its amazing innovations and beautiful artwork. Ever since its conception in 2020, ARK has always come up with elaborate projects, especially their eye-catching packaging along with their continuous display of craftsmanship. For their latest Kickstarter campaign, ARK explores the world of good versus evil with Halidom and Devildom Playing Cards.

Halidom Playing Cards is based on the essence of good and the serenity world of angels. Devildom Playing Cards is based on the essence of evil and the terrifying world of demons. The illustrations done for both series are outstanding, every detail is merged into one big painting done with exquisite craftsmanship.

The tuck box features an elaborate box of excellent construction pieces. Inspired by the grand corridors of palaces, the box is designed as a 3D-layered artwork constructed like an accordion. When the box is closed, it features elaborate artwork done as a kirigami-style artwork.

When the box is opened, you can see the layers of the artwork explode as you peered through the window to stare into the “long hallway”. The fully-opened box results in a maximum depth that exceeds nine standard-sized decks!

A new finish is introduced within this project – it’s called “Mystery Finish”. It is a two-layers finish that is applied on the cards that integrate with the artwork. This project also introduces their Holographic technology.

The Holo featured on the cards will have a fixed pattern with a special gold coating applied on the black core paper and printing inks. With these two technological feats, ARK assures the beauty of the cards from every angle. There are two types of Holo: Dawn Holo for Halidom and Ring Holo for Devildom.

Halidom showcases the artworks of holy angels with their big wings and radiant armor and the holy palace laden with beautiful gold and turquoise. The back design features a two-way illustration of a nestled sword with wings and cherubs within the golden palace.

The Ace of Spades features a female angel with six hands holding onto the sword and scale as well as closing her eyes, covering her ear, and demanding silence. The courts featured two-way illustrated portraits of angels with stoic poses wearing armors. The Jokers feature different artwork: one is a big white lamb, and the other is an armor with two geese holding up a halo ring.

Devildom showcases the artworks of evil demons with their dark gothic armors and the evil palace laden with illustrious gold and silver. The back design features a two-way illustration of a demon with a big horn creeping on the demonic palace.

The Ace of Spades features a merged sword and trident with two skulls and big curvy horns. The court cards specifically have two different sides – to symbolize humanity’s downfall to succumb to the evil side as they are getting corrupted.

On one side is their human form, and then they become corrupted into demons on the other side. The Jokers feature different artwork: one is a big black goat, and the other is a winged demon.

There are four main sets for each series. The Classic Set features the standard box containing two decks: the colored and the greyscale variant. The Black Set features a more-crafted box containing two decks: the black and silver variants, with cards done in their respective Holo finish.

The Walnut Set features a custom-made walnut box with metal engravings attached to it – the box contains a custom-engraved coin with the deck in gold-yellow color and cards will be gilded with textured metallic foil. The Leather Set features a single deck stored inside a custom-leather box: the purple foiled deck for Devildom / the green foiled deck for Halidom.

Pledge starts from $38 for the Classic Set on Kickstarter. Don’t miss out!