The Hobbit Playing Cards Bring Tolkien’s Adventure to Life

Continuing the successful Lord of the Rings playing cards series by Kings Wild Project, the new The Hobbit Playing Card Deck brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved fantasy adventure to the table through hand-illustrated artwork by Jackson Robinson. The project was reportedly funded in just 4 minutes!

The release consists of two distinct decks. The Expanded Edition features 54 traditional cards plus 12 additional Dwarven court cards, bringing the total to 66 cards.

The Companion Edition is a traditional 54-card deck with its own character artwork, designed to complement the Expanded Edition.

Every court card was traditionally hand-inked and painted with watercolor, giving the artwork an organic, handcrafted character. Both editions are available with standard or gold-gilded edges.

Collectors can also opt for a two-deck Collector’s Set, bringing both editions together in a custom presentation box. A Gilded Collector’s Set is also available for those looking for the more premium finish.

With its beautiful hand-painted artwork, expanded Dwarven courts and multiple collector options, The Hobbit Playing Cards offer a detailed tribute to Tolkien’s world while maintaining the functionality of a traditional playing-card deck.

Pledge starts at $14 on Kickstarter.

Deck View: Lucky Draw Playing Cards

Modern. Geometric. Luxurious.

The Lucky Draw Playing Cards, released by Art of Play in collaboration with Sideshow Press, combine a clean modern aesthetic with subtle luxury and geometric detailing.

The deck features a minimalist card back complemented by contemporary faces. The custom court cards use abstract geometric artwork, while the pips incorporate distinctive maze-like patterns that continue across the Jokers and Ace of Spades. When put together, these elements give the deck a cohesive and sophisticated visual identity without overwhelming the clean design.

The cards are housed in a striking letterpress-printed tuck box, adding a tactile and premium element to the presentation. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on premium crushed stock.

Tails of Mischief 2 Turns Four Playing Card Decks into a Tabletop Adventure

Tails of Mischief 2 by Jack Brutus Penny takes playing cards beyond traditional deck design, combining four hand-illustrated decks into an interconnected artwork, puzzle and tabletop game.

Within, every card face features holo foiling integrated directly into the illustrations. 

The foil reveals hidden pips, numbers and symbols as the light catches the cards, creating a striking effect where the artwork appears to conceal the playing-card information.

The four decks also connect visually. For example, cards in Decks A and B form continuous compositions, while Decks C and D add additional scenes and pathways. When combined, the four decks create a larger tabletop landscape filled with mice, fields, farms and hidden details.

The collection also introduces three ways to play, inspired by Japanese sugoroku. The Journey focuses on racing along the path, The Adventure adds strategic route choices, while The Hidden Garden incorporates creatures hidden within the artwork as gameplay elements.

With its combination of illustration, holographic production, puzzles and gameplay, Tails of Mischief 2 offers a distinctive take on the modern playing-card deck... one designed to be collected, explored and played. Pledge starts at $21 on Kickstarter.

Tiger vs. Snake Vintage Playing Cards

Tiger vs. Snake Vintage Playing Cards bring a colorful dose of vintage-inspired artwork to the playing-card market, drawing on the look and character of classic matchbox packaging.

Hand-illustrated by Alex Haines, the deck uses a vibrant orange and green palette, with the central artwork depicting a dramatic battle between a tiger and a snake. 

The nostalgic presentation continues onto the luxury paper tuck box, giving the deck a distinctive retro character.

The cards feature a full-color, hand-illustrated one-way back design. The faces use bold artwork and four-corner indices, making the deck suitable for both right- and left-handed players.

Printed on 300gsm linen stock and available now on A.Haines Playing Cards for $20.