Round Moon Playing Cards

Round Moon Playing Cards by TCC Fashion celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China's most cherished traditional holidays, embodying themes of reunion, longing, and good fortune. Central to this festival is the image of the full moon, a symbol deeply woven into the deck's design. 

Inside, the card faces have been thoughtfully designed to integrate traditional elements. Both the court cards and the pips are customized, with court cards set against a scroll-like background. The characters are dressed in traditional attire, their garments adorned with intricate ancient patterns that symbolize harmony and beauty, paying homage to the festival's cultural heritage. 

The deck is packaged in a beautiful tuck box, a work of art itself. The tuck features embossed gold foil craftsmanship that brings to life the image of two lively jade rabbits, playfully leaping under the moon's glow. Set against a deepening night sky, the design includes lush golden osmanthus trees and intricate Chinese-style border patterns.

Printed by TCC Playing Cards Co. on M23 Finish. Available no from TCC Playing Card for $7.99.

Scrawler 66 Playing Cards by Howlin' Jacks

Another fun release by Howlin' Jacks! Scrawler 66 is a deck of cards that brings the vibrant world of graffiti art to life. Designed in just 66 days, this deck blends the raw energy of street art with the functionality of a top-tier Poker and Cardistry deck. After the success of TOAST'd, FROST'd, and JUIC'd, Howlin' Jacks decided to go back to the roots of graffiti culture, creating custom artwork for every card. 

The courts showcase Street Kings and Queens, while the aces and pips feature drips and graffiti-inspired designs. Each card is unique, making this deck not only a collector's item but a piece of art. Plus, the jokers are ACTUAL stickers you can peel and stick wherever you'd like. 

The tuck case is embossed and foiled, giving it a sleek and stylish look. For collectors, there's even a limited edition spray can that houses the deck, complete with custom tagging and gold embossing, limited to just 100 units. 

The deck is printed on high-grade cardistry crush stock with an air cushion finish. Avaialble now from $20 on Kickstarter.

Mustard Playing Cards

Food. Culture. Dynamic.

The Mustard Deck by Fast Food Playing Cards is inspired by the vibrant world of fast food culture. The deck showcases fully custom court cards that bring fast food icons to life. Conceptualized by graphic designer and magician Rich Li, this deck captures his love for both magic and fast food.

With a striking yellow colorway, the Mustard Deck is not just visually appealing but also functional, featuring a clever suit-marking system that allows you to identify any card's suit from the back. The dynamic card backs, with swirls and splashes of color, make the deck perfect for cardistry and magic. The Ace of Spades celebrates fast food with oversized, playful designs, and each suit has its own unique ace.

The Mustard Jokers are a fun nod to the theme, featuring three similar but subtly changing mustard bottles, adding a playful twist to the deck. Printed by the United States Playing Card Co.

KENDO DOG Playing Cards

Final few days on Kickstarter, KENDO DOG Playing Cards blend the art of kendo with the charm of Shiba Inus, creating a unique deck that’s both fun and beautifully designed. Illustrated by SUEN, these cards are inspired by Japanese aesthetics and a love for dogs, particularly the Shiba Inu. 

Each card features adorable Shiba Inu characters wielding swords, with senior KENDO DOGS leading their junior counterparts in a playful kendo competition. Inside, the deck features detailed illustrations on both the court and number cards. 

Senior KENDO DOGS are depicted in heroic poses, while junior KENDO DOGS are shown learning the art of swordsmanship. The ace cards represent the most powerful KENDO DOGS, ready to deliver their mightiest strikes, and the jokers introduce mysterious figures in the kendo world. 

Both the card backs and edges are adorned with hot foil accents, and the tuck box boasts a stunning panoramic design with eye-catching foil details inside and out.

The deck is printed by WJPC and pledge start at $19 on Kickstarter.

Good Pals Halloween Tales Volume II Playing Cards

The Card Inn's Good Pals Halloween Tales Playing Cards: Volume II brings spooky fun back with a fully custom Halloween-themed deck.Currently seeking funds on Kickstarter, Volume II offers six variants- 3 standard editions (Orange, Black, and Blood Red) and 3 gilded versions called Theatre Editions, each featuring unique details and Halloween-inspired artwork. 

The Halloween Tales Theatre Edition introduces a new Gilded Black variant, alongside restocked Gilded Orange and Red decks. The tuck boxes come with numbered seals, some gold-foiled, for added exclusivity. 

The cards feature fully custom artwork on every face, including pumpkin-orange hearts and diamonds, Halloween-themed courts, and intricately designed aces. The Special Edition Black deck inverts colors for a striking contrast, while the Blood Red Limited Edition intensifies the spooky aesthetic with red hues throughout the deck. 

With only 500 copies of the Orange and Black standard editions, and 300 of the Blood Red, these decks are truly limited. The KS-exclusive Theatre Editions come with stunning gilded edges (holographic gold, red, or black). 

The decks are printed by WJPC on linen finish cardistry stock, ensuring excellent handling. Pledge starts at $12 on Kickstarter.

Bicycle Secret Fresh Playing Cards by Runit Decks

The Bicycle Secret Fresh Playing Cards celebrate the creative genius of Christian “Bigboy” Cheng, a major figure in art, streetwear, and sneaker culture in the Phillipines. Created in collaboration with RunIt Decks, the deck features custom artwork by Dhon Ragadio.



The court cards reflect Bigboy's passions, from streetwear to DJing, while the numbered cards and aces showcase his personal life, including his Pekingese dogs and love for basketball. The deck also includes playful phrases like "Mahal Kita" and "No Money, No Honey" on his lucky 6s and 9s, adding a touch of his mischievous charm. 

A unique feature of this deck is the two extra cards that form an interchangeable diptych, allowing you to arrange the image in two ways: one with Bigboy Cheng being chased by girls, and the other with him in pursuit. This adds an extra layer of creativity, making the deck a fun collectible and a tribute to Bigboy Cheng's distinctive style. 

Printed on classic Bicycle stock with the brand's signature Air-Cushion Finish by the USPCC and exclusively available at Secret Fresh branches in the Phillipines.

Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Playing Cards by Bicycle

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty with this special edition playing card set from Bicycle Cards. This vibrant Bicycle-branded deck captures the beloved Sanrio character in all her joy, with a design that prominently features the color red and the iconic 50th-anniversary logo. 

The card backs surprise with a charming zigzag edge design, sparkling pink heart bubbles, and adorable angels donning heart-shaped cakes alongside the classic Hello Kitty imagery. 

The face cards are fully customized, showcasing a delightful array of characters from the Sanrio family, including favorites like Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, and Pom Pom Purin—many of whom are making their debut in a playing card set.

Printed by USPCC and available now from Bicycle Cards for $20.

Dapper NOC Playing Cards

Minimal. Damask. Secret

The Dapper NOC Playing Cards is a collaboraton between Vanishing Inc.and House of Playing Cards. They have meticulously crafted a deck that caters perfectly to both magicians and card enthusiasts. 

Like the Dapper Deck, the Dapper NOCs also integrate the signature damask pattern. It is featured on the gorgeous, large pip Aces, as well as on the inside of the side-opening tuck box. The back design is maroon with a light black border which makes the cards look crisp and immaculate when they are spread or fanned.

Each deck boasts 52 cards alongside two jokers, complete with an innovative marking system designed to elevate the possibilities of every magic routine. Printed by the Expert Playing Card Co.

Top 5 Most Funded Kickstarter Playing Cards Project of 2024

 

Crowdfunding has changed how creators bring their ideas to life by allowing people to gather support from backers worldwide. In the world of playing cards, Kickstarter has become a hub for innovative and beautifully designed decks that capture the imagination of collectors and enthusiasts alike.

We’ve compiled a list of the top five most funded Kickstarter playing card projects for 2024 (so far), showcasing the incredible creativity and support that these campaigns have garnered. These projects highlight the unique designs and themes that resonate with backers, making them some of the most successful campaigns in the playing card community. Dive in to see which decks have captured the hearts (and wallets) of the crowdfunding community this year.

5. Apollo
Funding $102,019
ARK Playing Cards

Drawing inspiration from Mount Olympus and the god of light himself, this deck is a testament to ARK’s creativity and innovation. With intricate illustrations and a creative tuck case, every aspect of this deck reflects the splendor of Greek mythology and captured beautifully through a stunning tuck case that unfolds into a perfect circle.

4. ANKH
Funding $118,397
ARK Playing Cards

Ankh Playing Cards by ARK are a tribute to the rich heritage and mythology of Ancient Egypt. At the heart of this collection is the ARK Case, designed with a pyramid-inspired triangular structure. This innovative case opens horizontally, revealing a large triangle formed by the sides and top. Inside, the illustrations in the Ankh Playing Cards blend hand-drawn and digital art techniques, vividly bringing to life the stories of Egyptian mythology. 

3. Morpheus
Funding $118,429
Charmie & Herman

Beautifully crafted by Charmie & Herman these decks are part of the Dream Spirits Oneiros collection. Inspired by the mythical land of dreams, these decks pay homage to the legendary God of Dreams in Greek mythology, Morpheus. Each card is adorned with full-foiled polar colors and starry-galaxy gilding, creating a truly enchanting experience. The tuck box is intricately designed to resemble the Palace of Morpheus, complete with a 3D laser-cut window and foiled artwork inside.

2. The Eye of the Ocean II
Funding $259,779
Stockholm17

This is the second part to Lorenzo Gaggiotti‘s archaeo-fantasy project based on the age of sails. It is not just another deck of playing cards, but also a novel with an interactive puzzle. The journey takes place on the mythical sailing island itself, exploring all the mysteries around the place. 

1. The Lord of the Rings Vol. 3
Funding $538,877
Kings Wild Project

Designed by Jackson Robinson, this final installment in the epic trilogy brings to life J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic characters through beautifully illustrated court cards. Based The Return of the King, the deck features intricately designed court cards that depict key characters from the saga. Characters such as Aragorn and Arwen, Sam carrying Frodo, The King of the Dead, Denethor, Sauron, and many others are vividly illustrated, capturing their essence and significance in the story. Each card serves as a piece of art, designed to transport players into the legendary world of Middle-earth.

Bee Cherry Casino Red Playing Cards

Released by Cardtopia, the “Bee” Cherry Casino Red Playing Cards is a limited-edition deck that brings together the iconic Bee back design with the vibrant energy of Cherry Casino. Designed by Phill Smith, this deck is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, showcasing a striking red colorway that’s both passionate and bold.

Limited to just 6,000 decks, the quintessential Cherry themed jokers and the Ace of Spades are custom while the face cards including the courts are standard. The deck is versatile enough for Card flourishes, routines, and game nights.

Available in red and blue colorway. Printed by the USPCC and limited to 5 decks per customer on Cardtopia Shop for $18.

Kings Wild's 13th Tigers Blue Glided Playing Cards

Kings Wild has recently delivered the exclusive 2021 13th Decks (green tuck) to loyal subscribers who have duly fulfilled their 13th deck certificates. But there’s more exciting news: a Blue Gilded edition is now being released to the public!

Fully custom with hand-illustrated artwork, the Tigers feature a beautiful bold design inspired by a vintage design and feature one-way all tiger courts that pay homage to the beautiful world of matchbook printing of the late 1800s and early 1900s. 

Limited to just 250 decks, each one is individually numbered from 001/250 and comes fully gilded. Don’t miss your chance to own this unique collector’s item! Now available on Kings Wild for $30.

Unity Deck on Kickstarter

Music enthusiast from New Jersey, Dexter Amistad, is fascinated with playing cards and began collecting them. He established a Facebook group called DripDrop Sounds and ShuffleCut52 to bring together individuals who share a passion for playing cards and music. As the group thrives, Dexter came up with an interesting playing cards project. He envisioned a deck which is designed by a group of playing cards designers known in the community. The designers agreed to this interesting pitch, and the decks are finally coming into fruition. Introducing Unity Deck.

The Unity Deck features designs created by renowned playing card designers within the community, showcasing both established and emerging talents. While the back design is uniformed, the face design will varied on every card.

Each designer is assigned a card to which they designed with the theme of the deck: Music and Cards. Some would work on the Courts, and some would work on the Numbers (in which he/she designed four of the same value yet different suits).

Other designers are assigned to design the tuck box as well as the extra thank you card and Jokers. There is an additional card that contains a variety of card back designs to honor the designers who had submitted their back designs. It is a one-of-a-kind Frankendeck that sends the message of unity.

The Unity Deck is available in three different editions based on the color of the tuck box and the chosen card back design. “Only For Fun” Edition features turquoise color scheme box with back design done by Bivas Bhattacharjee. “Just For Fun” Edition features ivory white color scheme box with back design done by Ritu Bhattacharya. “To The Sky” Edition features leather dark brown color scheme box with back design done by Marianne Larsen. All the cards will be printed by Kingstar Playing Cards.

For each of the Editions, there are three different versions. In the Basic Version, the cards are as standard as possible with no special features. In the Premium Version, the cards are printed with holographic foil layer on both sides. In Ultra Version, the cards are both having holographic foil layer on both sides and gilded with patterned metallic foil – “Only For Fun” features linear rainbow pattern, “Just For Fun” features prism gold pattern, “To The Sky” features radial rays pattern.

The tuck box for the Unity Deck is designed to look like an ancient tome, complete with the filigree decorations. The front side features an embedded French Horn. The back side features an emblazoned treble clef. The side of the box listed all the designers who contributed to the creation of the deck.The box is made of premium matte stock with a subtle foiled layer along with detailed embossing. These tuck boxes can be found on all the different editions and versions.

Pledge starts from $12 for the Basic Version OR $18 for the Premium Version on Kickstarter. You can get the Kickstarter Exclusive Ultra Version Set with the collector’s box for $79.

Six Impossible Things Playing Cards

Magic. Secret. Experience.

The Six Impossible Things playing cards, available as part of the Six Impossible Things Standard Edition Box Set from Vanishing Inc., offer a unique glimpse into Joshua Jay’s acclaimed off-Broadway show. This exclusive set not only lets you watch the entire show but also includes a 4-hour masterclass where Joshua Jay unveils the secrets behind the effects and provides invaluable insights into creating and performing your own magic.

This custom deck features unique jokers, an Ace of Spades, and semi-custom face cards, all designed with a touch of elegance. The mirrored card backs include a clever marking system that enhances your magic routines, making these cards as functional as they are beautiful.

Whether you’re a magician or a fan of beautifully crafted playing cards, this deck is a must-have addition to your collection. Available from Vanishing Inc.

Monarchs Summer Edition Playing Cards

Theory11 has released their latest addition to the Monarchs line: the Summer Edition…the first in 4 years. This new deck features a vibrant pink colorway, perfect for the season.

The teaser image hints at the exquisite purple foil embossing on the tuck box, a signature detail of the Monarchs series. Expect the court cards to have the classic faces with meticulously detailed line work, while the card backs will carry the sweet pink theme, matching the tuck box.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company, the Summer Edition Monarchs. Given the limited availability, these decks are expected to sell out quickly! Available from Theory11 for $14.95