Deck View: Rattler Gorge (Noir Edition) Playing Cards

Legends. Noir. Western.

The Rattler (Gorge Noir Edition) Playing Cards reimagines the Old West through the lens of classic black-and-white cinema. Designed by Tim Coonfield in collaboration with DeckIdea, this fully custom deck captures the characters, stories, and atmosphere of a frontier town where every card contributes to the narrative.

The two-way back design centers around a revolver chamber, enhanced with intricate ornamental details inspired by engraved firearms. Custom courts introduce a cast of memorable western personalities, from lawmen and outlaws to travelling salesmen, while the Ace of Spades pays tribute to the weapons that defined life on the frontier.

What truly sets the Noir Edition apart is its monochromatic aesthetic. The black, white, and silver-toned palette evokes the silver-screen westerns that helped turn frontier folklore into legend. This theme extends to the distinctive tuck box, which features strategic die-cut windows resembling saloon doors on the front and a circular cutout on the back that reveals the revolver-inspired card back design beneath.

Printed by Cartamundi on Slim Line stock with B9 Finish, the Noir Edition combines storytelling, custom artwork, and innovative packaging into a striking tribute to the mythology of the American West.

Available from Rare Playing Cards for $31.

Bicycle Machine56 Playing Cards by Runit Decks

Wow! The third released by Runit Decks! Bicycle Machine56 Playing Cards is a fully customized cyberpunk-themed deck produced by RunIt Decks in collaboration with Indonesian design label Machine56. Founded by Rajaya Yogaswara, Machine56 is internationally recognized for its futuristic techwear aesthetics, bold typography, and graphic-heavy cyberpunk designs, bringing its distinctive visual identity into the world of playing cards.

Built around a clean white base accented with sharp black and red details, the deck presents a prototype-inspired vision of advanced cyber-mechanical design. The numbered cards feature futuristic symbols, modular graphics, and high-contrast suit arrangements that resemble interface systems, warning markers, and technical schematics drawn from a cyberpunk universe.

The court cards expand the concept further through large-scale triptych illustrations. When arranged together, the courts form interconnected cyberpunk robot artworks, creating a sense of world-building and visual continuity across the deck while rewarding collectors with hidden larger compositions.

The tuck box is centered around Machine56’s iconic G2 helmet, presented as a mech-inspired prototype unit surrounded by industrial graphic elements. The packaging continues the deck’s futuristic aesthetic with detailed mechanical artwork and a clean, technical presentation.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, Bicycle Machine56 are available in Black and White colorway and combines bold cyberpunk design language, resulting in a striking collectible that bridges playing cards, streetwear culture, and futuristic graphic art.

Available now for $16.50 from Runit Decks.

Bicycle Paper Royals Red Riding Hood Playing Cards

Bicycle Paper Royals Red Riding Hood Playing Cards is the 19th deck produced by RunIt Decks, featuring original artwork by Singapore-based artists and toy designers WINNIEYIPPIE and VYNC. Expanding their Paper Royals universe, the deck reimagines the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood through a playful, comic-inspired narrative filled with humour, role-swapping, and imaginative storytelling.

The deck follows the adventures of the duo’s signature characters, BBG and Vee5, as they take turns playing both Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. One half of the deck presents Vee5 as Red Riding Hood and BBG as the wolf, while the other reverses the roles, creating two interconnected versions of the same story. As the cards are explored, collectors uncover a sequence of illustrated scenes featuring forest adventures, playful chases, disguises, and unexpected twists.

Designed as a miniature storybook, each card captures a unique moment in the narrative, allowing the deck to be enjoyed both as a functional pack of playing cards and as an illustrated visual journey. The dual-sided storytelling structure encourages discovery, with both narratives meeting through a cleverly designed central visual composition.

The custom tuck box continues the concept with a dual-front design, displaying each character in both of their story roles. Finished with a subtle texture inspired by Bicycle’s Air-Cushion Finish, the packaging reinforces the deck’s playful and tactile character.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on premium Bicycle stock with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, Bicycle Paper Royals Red Riding Hood combines high-quality handling with whimsical storytelling, making it a charming collectible for playing card enthusiasts, art toy fans, and lovers of illustrated fairy tales. 

Available from Runit Decks for $16.50.

Bicycle Cycle of Venus Playing Cards by RunIt Decks

Bicycle Cycle of Venus Playing Cards is the 18th deck produced by RunIt Decks, featuring original artwork by acclaimed UK artist Jon-Paul Kaiser. Inspired by Japanese visual aesthetics and the symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac, this beautiful deck follows the character of Venus as she transforms through the twelve animals of the zodiac cycle, creating a cohesive narrative across the court cards.

Each court card presents a unique interpretation of Venus, with zodiac animals integrated into her attire, accessories, masks, and overall design. Drawing from influences including folklore, streetwear, tattoo art, and traditional illustration, Kaiser’s distinctive black-and-white style creates bold, character-driven artwork that feels both contemporary and timeless.

The symmetrical back design unites the deck’s themes through an intricate composition of florals, clouds, suit symbols, and ornamental details surrounding a central portrait of Venus. Hidden throughout the design are all twelve zodiac animals, encouraging closer inspection and rewarding collectors with subtle visual discoveries.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on premium Bicycle stock with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, the deck offers a richly detailed and highly collectible interpretation of the Chinese Zodiac. Available from Runit Decks for $16.50.