Kovadrin Playing Cards by Kevin Cantrell

 

From the Cantrell Brothers, the Kovadrin Chronicles on Kickstarter campaign expands beyond its graphic novel with a custom deck of playing cards created by Kevin Cantrell in collaboration with theory11, inspired by the endless night of the fantasy world of Kovadrah.

The Kovadrin Playing Cards feature the story’s nocturnal atmosphere with an entirely black design and cold-foil printing across every card. The tuck box continues the premium treatment with multi-level embossing, three foil colors, and black ink printed on premium card stock.

Two editions of the deck are on offer during the campaign. The Standard Edition is the ongoing version, featuring the black-and-cold-foil design and available through most campaign tiers and as an add-on.

The Limited Gold Edition is restricted to just 1,000 decks worldwide and adds gilded black edges and a distinctive red seal. Only 200 of these decks are available during the campaiagn in select reward tiers, rather than as an add-on, with each featuring an exclusive numbered seal.

Designed as an artifact from the world of The Mourning Tower, the Kovadrin deck translates the series’ themes of starlight, darkness, and ancient mythology into a highly specialized collector’s playing card release.

Pledge starts at $20 on Kickstarter.

First Look: Moonbound Nocturna Playing Cards

Thirdway Industries returns to lunar themes with Moonbound Nocturna, a new playing card project inspired by the Moon and its many incarnations. Continuing from the 52 Plus Joker Club 2025 Deck, the collection will be available in four different versions, each built around an elaborate combination of metallic finishes and intricate packaging.

All four decks feature cold foil on both the front and back of the cards. Gold and holographic foil create a highly reflective surface, while red and blue inks are printed over the foil to produce shifting, luminous effects as the cards move.

The presentation continues with luxurious two-piece boxes produced in Italy by Boschiero & Newton. Multiple layers of precisely applied foil appear across both the exterior and interior of the boxes, giving the packaging the same elaborate treatment as the cards themselves.

Moonbound Nocturna will be printed by KingStar in fewer than 500 decks per version, making it one of Thirdway Industries’ smallest print runs. The decks will be offered exclusively through Kickstarter, continuing the collector-focused approach of the original Moonbound series. printed by Kingstar. 

Kings Wild Project Set to Launch The Hobbit Playing Cards on Kickstarter!

A new The Hobbit Playing Card Deck by Kings Wild Project is set to launch on Kickstarter on October 6, bringing Bilbo Baggins’ legendary journey to the table through a collection of hand-illustrated playing cards.

The project features two unique decks containing more than 30 original illustrations. Every character is hand-drawn and painted in watercolor by the artist, giving the cards a distinctly traditional, illustrated look while continue to capture the characters and world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

 

The decks are designed as a visual journey through Bilbo’s adventure, with the custom artwork forming the centerpiece of the project. The combination of watercolor illustration and playing card design gives the collection a handcrafted feel suited to both gameplay and display.

The Kickstarter campaign launches October 6, with a pre-launch page already available for those who want to follow the project and receive a launch notification.

Deck View: Jetsetter Limited (Premier Edition) Playing Cards

Rare. Sophisticated. Exclusive. 

The Jetsetter Limited Premier Edition Playing Cards were released as a secret add-on exclusively for backers of the Jetsetter Kickstarter campaign almost 10 year ago by Paul Ruccio! With only 500 decks produced, this edition is one of the rarest releases in the Jetsetter series.

The deck features a sleek black colorway that sets it apart from the standard Premier Edition. The black treatment extends across the card backs, Ace of Spades, and custom court cards, creating a sophisticated and understated appearance while retaining the vintage travel aesthetic that defines the Jetsetter brand.

The minimalist tuck box is finished with precise spot UV detailing and sealed with a numbered Jetsetter stamp bearing the words “Authorised Personnel Only.” This limited presentation gives the deck a distinctive collectible character while reinforcing its exclusive, travel-inspired theme.

Printed in Taiwan by the Expert Playing Card Company on Classic Finish card stock, the Limited Premier Edition combines elegant vintage styling with smooth handling and durable construction.