Passport Playing Cards By X-Decks

Created by Sinecure in collaboration with X-Decks' Supported Artists initiative, Passport Playing Cards on Kickstarter captures the sophistication of the 1970s Jet Set era with a unique twist of mystery and artistry.

Set in 1972 against the backdrop of Cold War tensions, this intriguing deck invites you into the carefree world of high-altitude luxury, and exotic destinations. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it evokes the allure of Concorde-era travel through its premium materials and design.

The back design echoes 1970s passport aesthetics, featuring a gold hot-foil logo and stripes that create a striking fan effect, inspired by flight officer sleeve braiding. The aces showcase recreations of authentic period visas, while the number cards resemble passport pages with aged, authentic port-of-entry stamps.

The court cards portray four aristocratic families in exile, embodying the decadent Jet Set lifestyle of the era. Their designs, inspired by historical figures, feature holographic watermark effects and nods to classic card traditions, like one-eyed Jacks and the suicide King.

The tuck box, crafted from dark blue leatherette-textured card stock, mirrors the feel of a vintage passport, adorned with embossed gold foil accents and a die-cut window showcasing holographic foil artwork. The Luxe Edition elevates this further with gilded edges, a side window revealing the gilding, and an individually numbered gold-foiled interior.

But this deck holds more than beauty—it hides a 50-year-old Cold War mystery. With Easter eggs and hidden puzzles scattered throughout, the first three to solve the mystery will win exclusive rewards, with consolation prizes for the next ten.

Printed by Room One on premium Afflux 290gsm stock with a velvet finish, Passport Playing Cards offers two editions: the classic foiled version and the Luxe Edition with gilding. Add-ons include a leatherette passport wallet, retro postcards, and luggage tags, all designed to immerse you further in the world of jet-age sophistication and intrigue.

Pledge now on Kickstarter for $18.