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.