Discover the Mystery with Stellar Dread Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Created by Anti-Faro, Stellar Dread Playing Cards is a cosmic fusion of stunning design, gripping storytelling, and immersive puzzles. Now on Kickstarter, this unique deck takes backers on a journey of survival, mystery, and discovery, blending the beauty of the universe with the darkness of the unknown.

There are 4 available in four editions during the campaign- AI Special, Virus Special, AI Standard, and Virus Standard. All 4 decks comes with fully customized backs, courts, and pips. 

The Virus editions capture the tragic transformation of the crew into monstrous beings, while the AI editions showcase the robotic sentinels’ descent into rebellion.

The Hatch Door Tuck Box adds a functional twist with a gearwheel opening mechanism, while the Void Tuck Box mirrors the heat vents of a spaceship, enhanced with foil accents and embossing. Hidden within the deck lies a UV-illuminated puzzle that challenges players to crack the mystery of Edenetheus and escape its horrors.

The first 12 puzzle solvers will have their likeness immortalized on court cards in the exclusive Edenetheus Deck, offering collectors a one-of-a-kind treasure. Additional collectibles include coins, a half-brick box, a collector’s set, and a Stellar Dread Novel that expands the story’s lore.

Printed by Room One Cards and pledge starts at $13 on Kickstarter.

Turris Octava Playing Cards Enters Final 3 Days

Now on Kickstarter, the Turris Octava Playing Cards by Oxalis Cards draw inspiration from the historic city of Turris Octava, a place shrouded in maritime tradition and mystery. Designed with a bold minimalist aesthetic, the decks come in three unique editions: Coral, Turquoise, and Golden Ocean.

The Coral edition captures warm tones of copper and red, while the Turquoise edition brings vibrant shades of blue to life. For those seeking luxury, the Golden Ocean edition elevates the collection with gold accents, metallic inks, and pearlescent card stock, offering a truly premium experience.

Each deck is 100% custom, with intricate designs on the card backs, courts, aces, and jokers, all reflecting the rich maritime heritage of the city.

The Coral and Turquoise editions are limited to 1,000 decks each, featuring stunning tuck boxes crafted from pearlescent cardstock, enhanced with double foil and embossing. The Gilded editions, limited to 300 copies each, add further refinement with gilded edges, die-cut tuck boxes, and individually numbered seals.

For collectors, the Golden Ocean edition offers unmatched exclusivity, with only 150 copies available. This special edition includes prism gilded edges, premium pearlescent blue tuck stock, two layers of gold foiling, and die-cut elements for a sophisticated finish.

Printed by WJPC on 310gsm premium German linen card stock with a butter finish, the cards are designed for exceptional handling and durability. Plegde starts $16 on Kickstarter. The Kcampaign includes stretch goals that unlock features like embossing, sticker seals, and internal tuck printing, making this project even more enticing.

Damn Good Cards No.7

Retro-inspired. Play, Diamond.

Damn Good Cards #7, is part of Dan and Dave’s acclaimed playing card series. One of my personal favourite! This beautifully crafted deck features a retro-inspired, one-way design, with "Play" set in a striking blue and gold diamond pattern reminiscent of mid-century print ads. Inside, the deck includes standard faces, white borders, and no seal, all tucked in a linen-finish box. 

Printed by USPCC on Thin Crushed Stock, it offers smooth handling. Available now at Dan and Dave store for $12.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Playing Cards

Now on Kickstarter, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Playing Cards explore the whimsical world where classic literature meets the art of card games. This enchanting deck, the first in the new Artists Series collection from Vanda Playing Cards, is illustrated by Bob Case and brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale to life. 

With intricate designs, each card captures the magic and mischief of Wonderland, leading you down the rabbit hole with every shuffle.

Created over six years of collaboration, Bob Case’s unique illustrations draw inspiration from the original artwork, portraying the iconic characters and scenes of Wonderland. 

From the Cheshire Cat's sly grin to the Queen of Hearts’ fiery expression, each card is a vibrant masterpiece.The use of rich colors and exquisite details transforms the deck into a collectible piece of art, perfect for both gameplay and display.

The deck is packaged in a standard tuckbox crafted with three foil colors (gold, silver, blue), and embossed for a luxurious feel. Standard decks will be printed by the United States Playing Card Company, while the Jumbo decks will be produced by Make Playing Cards.

Available now for $15 on Kickstarter.