The Pied Piper Playing Cards

The Pied Piper Playing Cards bring the haunting legend of Hamelin to life in a beautifully-crafted deck illustrated by Russ Gray and produced by Chris Hage. Inspired by firsthand travels to Hamelin, Germany, this collection captures the town’s medieval charm, the Piper’s mystical flute, and the eerie darkness of the tale.

The Hameln Edition features a custom-dyed blue tuck with the Piper playing his flute, inscribed with Folge Der Musik (“Follow the Music”). The year 1284 marks the fateful event, while church window motifs reference the moment the children vanished. Each deck is secured with a numbered custom seal depicting the Piper dancing through the streets.

Inside, every card is hand-illustrated and custom with intricate details that reflect the legend’s rich history. The Standard and Cold Foil Editions share the same artwork, but in the Cold Foil version, all gold and yellow elements shimmer with foil, enhancing both the front and back of the cards—even the number pips glisten. 

The Gilded Edition elevates the experience further, featuring a shimmering gold tuck with Kurz gold foil, embossing, and soft gold gilded edges on the Cold Foil cards.

For collectors, the Hameln Collector Set houses all three editions in an elegant, fully illustrated box with gold foil detailing, a soft-touch finish, and a custom numbered seal. With a magnetic closure lid, this set is a tribute to the legend’s enduring mystery.

Pledge starts at $17 on Kickstarter. This deck is a masterful retelling of an 800-year-old tale, blending artistry, history, and craftsmanship into a truly collectible masterpiece.