On Kickstarter, The Steam Wonders Playing Cards

Explore the whimsical world of Animal Steam Utopia, where the Steam Age roars to life through the eyes of industrious animals. Inspired by the era when steam reshaped human history, this deck by GamiPockie imagines what might have happened if animals lived through the same dramatic transformation. 

Each card portrays an animal in a Steam Age profession, an alpaca as a hairdresser, a rabbit as an aeronaut, a beaver as a miner, an elephant as a train engineer... all illustrated in a woodcut-influenced style that blends charm with industrial flair.

Now on Kickstarter, the collection is available in Silver, Gold, and Special Editions, each featuring 54 fully customized cards. Both the Silver and Gold Editions come in double-sided foil tuck boxes and include an animated flip effect on the card backs, revealing motion as the deck is riffled.

The Special Edition elevates the experience with a pop-up mechanism inside the tuck box that reveals a running steam engine, along with foil detailing on both the card faces and sides. It also features the same animated flip-back design, bringing the world of Steam Utopia to life with every shuffle.

Finally, the two Jokers connect to form a charming locomotive scene, completing the narrative of this imaginative Steam Age universe.

Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

ZOO 52 Playing Cards by Lunzi & TCC Now on Kickstarter

TCC's ZOO 52 continues the world first introduced in Room 52×52, preserving Lunzi’s warm, hand-drawn style while expanding it into a richer and more imaginative landscape. Born from the idea of mystery and discovery, each deck feels like opening a door to an unknown world, an evolution of the blind-box concept that made Room 52×52 so beloved among collectors.

The journey moves from the abstract space of Room 52×52 into a lush natural paradise. ZOO 52 features 54 animal portraits that magnify the textures of fur, feathers, scales and skin, transforming the details of life into expressive visual language. 

Each illustration is drawn entirely by hand with a dip pen, capturing the animals in their most authentic state... their habits, environments, and the rhythm of their existence, imbued with the artist’s breath and warmth.

A subtle fence motif appears throughout the deck, shifting the viewpoint from human observer to animal perspective, introducing boundaries that shape the world quietly and deliberately. The tuck box and card back design echo each other, creating a cohesive miniature art piece from the moment it’s opened.

The Kickstarter project also continues a playful tradition of hidden stories. Before ZOO 52’s full reveal, an Easter-egg panda appeared at Cardistry-Con China 2025 as a preview of Panda 52, offering an early look at the whimsical energy of the series. 

That same spirit lives on in the various editions, from the Pre-Release deck with gold-foiled interiors to the beloved Panda 52, whose relaxed charm and gentle personality have made it a worldwide favorite. The Gilded Edition adds layered detail with bamboo-inspired green elements, gold accents, and dual-tone edges, limited to just 300 copies.

Pledge starts at $9 on Kickstarter.

Theory11's Black Friday Release- Hamilton Playing Cards

Theory11 marked the groundbreaking musical Hamilton's 10th anniversary with a specially designed deck. This beautiful custom playing cards not only pay homage to the iconic production but also bring the spirit of Hamilton directly into your hands.

Designed by Peter Voth, the Hamilton playing cards are a must-have for both card enthusiasts and theater fans alike. Each deck features fully custom artwork that showcases beloved characters from the musical, including Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Eliza Schuyler, and King George III. 

The intricate designs are not only visually stunning but also filled with hidden references and lyrical nods that true fans will appreciate. From gold foil accents to precise embossing, every detail has been crafted to enhance the playing experience.

One of the most exciting aspects of these playing cards is the wealth of iconography and references embedded within the artwork. 

As you shuffle and deal, take a moment to appreciate the subtle nods to the musical's themes and lyrics. This adds an extra layer of enjoyment for fans who have followed the journey of Hamilton over the years. Available now on Theory11 for $12.95.

Deck View: Imported Playing Cards

Retro. Refined. Remastered.

Imported Playing Cards by A. Haines Playing Cards is a modern reinterpretation of the Golden Era of traditional decks. Fully custom and entirely hand-drawn, the deck embraces a nostalgic retro palette while avoiding all stock artwork, giving classic motifs a fresh, authentic update.

The deck features a matte tuck box with a fully printed vintage-style interior and a custom sticker seal. Its aesthetic blends old-world charm with modern craftsmanship, echoing the import stamps, tax bands, and design cues found on historical decks traded across the globe.

The Ace of Spades centers on a Mercury emblem wrapped in tobacco leaves, while the remaining Aces bear import duty stamps. Jokers depict Mercury as a playful trickster, and the back design offers a clean, four-way symmetrical pattern with a white border.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Co. on their Viper Finish. Available from A. Haines Plain Cards for $16.

Assassin's Creed Legacy Version II Playing Cards by Room One

The officially licensed Assassin’s Creed playing card by Room One returns, re-engineered with new colorways, upgraded finishes, and a complete visual overhaul. Following the success of the original Hidden Blade decks, honored with a Deck of the Year Award for Best Innovation and sold out across all limited editions- the legacy has been reborn.

This new installment elevates every detail. Each edition now features full metallic cold-foil across the faces and backs, giving the artwork a shimmering, animated presence with every movement. The signature editions push this even further with holographic foil gilded edges in onyx black or garnet red. Paired with fully remastered card art and bold new palettes, Version II offers a fresh way to experience the world of Assassin’s Creed.

Every card draws from the lore of the franchise. The court cards portray legendary Assassins and rival Templars in detailed illustrations that reflect their histories, personalities, and roles in the saga. Even the number cards are fully customized, incorporating symbols, motifs, and visual cues inspired by the franchise’s historical eras and hidden narratives.

Four editions are available, each offering a distinct style and level of collectibility: the Onyx Signature Edition, Garnet Signature Edition, Onyx Hidden Blade Edition, and Garnet Hidden Blade Edition.

The Signature Editions are housed in Room One Cards’ celebrated Accordion Tuck Box, a multi-layered 3D structure with embossing and hot foil that amplifies every graphic element. Inside, 55 fully customized cards blend premium finishes with storytelling depth.

The Hidden Blade Editions come in a specialized tuck box modeled after the iconic hidden blade, paired with an embossed and foiled slipcase. The result is a dramatic unboxing experience that reflects one of the series’ most recognizable artifacts. This edition also includes 55 fully customized cards, now enhanced with metallic cold-foil throughout.

Across all editions, cold-foil card backs enhance the Assassin insignias and historical details woven into the symmetrical designs. The Hidden Blade decks feature a true two-way back for gameplay, while the Signature decks offer more elaborate foiling for collectors.

Finally, the holographic foil gilding—new to the series—turns every shuffle into a cascade of shifting color, reinforcing these decks as premium artifacts crafted for fans, collectors, and players alike.

Printed by Room One Cards and pledge starts at $23 on Kickstarter.

ANYONE Unveils the Tally-Ho Anyone Playing Cards

Few playing card designs have shaped cardistry culture as profoundly as the Tally-Ho Circle Backs. Known for their elegance and handling, these decks... particularly the legendary blue seal editions from USPCC’s Ohio factory. They weren’t just cards; they were the beginning of an obsession.

That emotional history is what inspired Anyone to work with the USPCC to create the Tally-Ho · Anyone, a respectful yet refined evolution of a classic. Rather than altering the beloved design, Anyone enhances its performance through a custom black ink formula that produces a noticeably smoother surface and a tactile feel optimized for motion. 

The presentation captures the minimalist confidence that defines Anyone’s visual identity. The cards come housed in a double-back tuck, marked subtly with an A1 signature at the base. A blue USPCC seal closes the deck, a deliberate nod to the original Tally-Ho editions that sparked so much enthusiasm within the community.

The deck is printed on Thin Crushed stock, pressed for a slimmer profile and livelier snap perfect for flourishes, displays, and rapid handling.

This release arrives as part of a limited Black Friday window, paired with Anyone’s newly designed deck bag. The pricing will only be available for forty-eight hours starting at $9 per deck and $130 for the bag, this is the only chance to get these items at 50% off on Anyone store.

Here are the BEST Black Friday 2025 Playing Cards Deals

 

Can you believe it? Black Friday is here! Deals for savvy collectors, cardists and magicians have already started appearing – including from Theory11 and Thirdway Industries to Ellusionist, Stockholm17, and TCC… to name just a few.

As usual, we’re working hard to bring you the best Black Friday deals from the most reputable retailers around the globe, as soon as they’re announced. So bookmark this page for selected deals or head to tuckcase.com, where we collate all the deal details in one easy-to-browse site, to help you find bargains and save. Happy bargain hunting!

Here’s a list of our handpicked range of standout deals that have caught our attention so far:

+ Thirdway Industries: The 2025 wallet apocalypse has already begun on TWI website. As always, Gio has gone a bit mad with discounts: lots of decks, including some rare and hard-to-find ones! Also use discount code for EXTRA 10% off: NLBF2025

+ Butterfly Playing Cards: Butterfly Magic Store's Black Friday Sale has just started! Discounts on almost everything in store.

+ MISC Goods Co: 50% Off MISC Goods Playing Cards. No code needed.

+ Ellusionist: Every 7th will get their entire order for FREE at Ellusionist!No ticket needed.The last time we did this for just 2 days, we refunded over $11,000 in orders to over 50 winners.Some

+ Cardtopia: Buy More, Save More! Save on over 100 single playing card decks from Bicycle, Bee and Tally-Ho when you build your basket! 4 to 5 decks: EXTRA 5%, 6 to 7 decks: EXTRA 10%, 8+ decks: EXTRA 15%.

+ 52Kards: 20% off hundreds of premium playing cards and magic tricks.

+ Joker and the Thief: Bad Batch Sale (from $8), Mystery Deck Sale (from $15), and Mystery Gilded Decks (from $25). On top of this you can enjoy flat rate and FREE shipping.

+ Madison: MAD Sale up to 70% off even on the newest entires - UNGAR Playing Cards Bricks, The MAD HODOUT, The MAD DECK’S, PLATINUM CHARLATANS, the new COPAG Playing Cards and so much more!

+ Room One:  Get 10% OFF everything! No code needed, no waiting required. Also, limited use codes available (up to 40% off).

+ Dan and Dave: Black Friday Sale... up to 50% Off!Spend $250 get $50 offSpend $500 get $150 off Spend $750 get $375 off. Discounts automatically applied at checkout. Limited stock available.

+ Penguin Magic: Over $900 in free magic gifts. 11 new products. Discounts.... and much, much more...

+ Stockholm17: For the Black Friday week Stockholm17 prepared a few bundles: Black Canvas: 6 decks "in black suit" (save $40), Mixed "Brick"(12 decks) (save $50), The Ancient Masons (save $25) and Temple of the Sun with 4 Decks (save $50).

+ Vanishing Inc: Huge discounts storewide. 

+ Cardvo: Enjoy up to 80% off.

+ RarePlayingCards: On Sale! Minimum 20% off on everything.

+ RunIt Decks: Almost everything will be on sale from cards, puzzles, merch, and so much more! 24 items will be discounted at 80% off, released every hour, in random intervals.

+ Black Roses: 20% All Decks!

+ MPC: Enter code FRIDAY2025 at checkout to get your discount!

+ TCC Playing Cards: Up to 20% OFF storewide with coupon code: BF20. Free gift with every purchase. 2 Decks for $15 and Free Shipping Worldwide over $99.

+ X-Decks: Black Friday! Up to 75% Off.

+ PlayingCardDecks: 15% off sitewide with coupon code: BF2025.

+ Dealersgrip: 25% off every order, 35% at $60+, 45% at $120+. Auto-applied at Checkout.

+ Isolated Thunderstorm: Get 30% off site-wide. Use the discount code XSRKSRUT at check out.

+ Hanson Chien: Magic props from 40% off. Playing cards at 50% off. Free worldwide shipping on orders over $150.

Dairy Playing Cards

Dairy is a fully custom deck steeped in retro charm... a playful tribute to 1950s advertising, where wholesome smiles meet a faint hint of suburban unease. Designed by Sinecure in collaboration with X-Decks, the deck blends mid-century nostalgia, kitsch, and a touch of dystopian humor into a set of cards that feel both comfortingly familiar and intriguingly offbeat.

Presented as a product of the fictional Daffodil Farm, a “wholesome” subsidiary of Atlas Aerospace Inc., the deck leans fully into vintage commercial cheer: fresh milk, perfect families, and immaculate domestic bliss… if you don’t look too closely.

Throughout the deck, hidden stories and subtle cracks reveal that perfection might not be as perfect as it seems. Aces take the form of ice-cream treats shaped like their suits, pips are customized in strawberry and chocolate tones, and every card carries a cheerful reminder to drink more milk... because, of course, it’s good for you. The Jokers introduce glimpses of personal trouble beneath the curated suburban surface, and an additional mystery card, designed with the solver of the Passport puzzle, adds a touch of lore.

The tuck box resembles mid-century grocery packaging, complete with frosty tones, rolling farm hills, and the cheerful mascot Lil’ Dee. A faux top seal gives the box a classic look without requiring any cutting. Inside, the back design references old Cornishware stripes in soft blue, cream, and white, the visual language of classic dairies and country kitchens.

Dairy comes in two editions. The Vintage Edition is the pure, classic version: clean, simple, and ready to play. The Collector’s Edition elevates the experience with striped edge painting that wraps the card design around the deck, a premium tuck with raised spot-gloss elements, pink gingham interior printing, and side cutouts that reveal the striped edges within.

For those who want the full farm-fresh experience, both editions can be packaged in a re-closable half-milk-carton collector box. Available in either an all-Vintage set or a mix of one Vintage and two Collector’s decks, the carton set offers a charming... and distinctly quirky-way to store your cards.

Printed by Shuffled Ink on black-core stock with a linen finish and fulfilled by X-Decks. Pledge starts from $13 on Kickstarter.

Deck View: Escape Velocity (Red Edition) Playing Cards

Cosmos. Interstellar. Explore.

The Escape Velocity playing cards is a tribute to the incredible history of space exploration, honoring the brave heroes who defied gravity and ventured into the great unknown.

Designed by Vitaly Sinkevich and produced by Montenzi, each card in this deck is a symbol of the unbreakable spirit and relentless curiosity that drives humans to explore the universe. The Red edition draws inspiration from the fiery bursts of rocket engines. These fully custom decks feature original symmetric courts adorned with retro astronauts, celebrating the pioneers of space exploration. Also, the original pips and layouts for number cards make this deck unique.

The decks come in foil-stamped and embossed red boxes, with a stunning night sky printed inside. As a finishing touch, the sides of the tuck form an image of a rocket, reminding you of the incredible journey you’re about to embark on.

Printed by Cartamundi in Belgium on premium True Linen B9 Slimline stock, they offer exceptional quality for your card games and magic tricks. Available NOW from Montenzi for $16.

We Just Released Kardify Magazine Issue 102 on Patreon!

The latest issue of Kardify Magazine is now on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-October to mid-November. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ Astro: Filled with quirky robots,  rayguns, and nostalgic sci-fi flair, Jackson Robinson’s latest deck captures the charm of vintage space-age imagination.

+ Patternwork: From Jack Brutus Penny, Patternwork is a  deck of fully-custom art playing cards inspired by Renaissance tapestry and Japanese fabric.

+ Circus Corinthia: Have a look at the third Circus deck by Marianne Larsen featuring paying homage to the enigmatic jesters of medieval festivals, masters of deception and delight. 

+ Triton 42 Club:  Antique Restoration by A. Haines Playing Cards. The deck represented the quintessential premium player’s deck designed for high-end enjoyment at gaming tables, and was printed in several different versions over the years. Find Out More!

+ Case Study: The latest deck series crafted by Dan and Dave is an exhibition of playable art after decades of study and practice. 

+ Fulton's October V2: Twelve years after the release of the original Fulton’s October, artist Steven Noble and designer Brad Fulton have reunited to conjure an all-new sequel. Check it out!

+ Fantastic Four: This Theory11’s deck pays tribute to Marvel’s First Family, inspired by the retro-futuristic style of the 1960s, the design captures the energy and optimism of the Fantastic Four’s earliest adventures!

… and more! 48 pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

MOON (Super HOLO Series) Playing Cards on Kickstarter

The MOON deck by Hidden Light Playing Cards is quite popular with cardists, selling out within days. After years of anticipation, it returns in a spectacular new form: the MOON Super HOLO Series, a fully enhanced lineup that elevates the original concept with holographic finishes and striking new colorways.

The revival begins with a new pink edition, a fresh interpretation of the original MOON aesthetic. Its movement in the hands, brought to life by cardistry master Lunii_ghost captures the vivid, kinetic spirit that made the deck iconic.

The Super HOLO Series expands the collection into three holo-infused versions, each produced with a full laser holographic process that covers the tuck box, card backs, and card faces. Resulting in a luminous, multidirectional shine that highlights every flourish and display. 

The White HOLO deck offers a clean, radiant foundation, glowing from every angle. 

The Black HOLO deck introduces high-contrast design with yellow and pink-violet accents, creating a striking visual hit mid-flow

The Pink HOLO deck pushes the MOON aesthetic into a bold, avant-garde palette, designed to stand out in any cardistry collection. All 3 editions are limited to 700 decks each.

For dedicated collectors, the series includes an ultra-limited Collector’s Gilded Edition, restricted to 300 sets. Each deck features edge gilding and comes with its own individually numbered serial sticker, making it one of the rarest MOON releases.

Cardists who pledge for six-deck bundles will also receive a custom half-brick box available in either the Pink or HOLO version offering both display value and secure storage.

Printed by King Star and pledge starts at $7 on Kickstarter.

The Spirit of Cubism Playing Cards

The Spirit of Cubism reimagines playing cards through the geometric poetry of Cubism. Each card becomes a miniature painting, turning every hand into an artistic experience. Designed by SixtyFourPlayingCards as a visual narrative, the deck invites dialogue between its cards, blending the boundaries of art and gaming in a timeless expression of creativity and form.

Inside, the Kings, Queens, Jacks, and Jokers are transformed into modern portraits fragmented by vibrant geometry, while the Aces evolve beyond symbols into abstract compositions. Hearts, spades, clubs, and diamonds dissolve into playful arrangements of light and color, creating number cards that feel like individual canvases.

Two editions are available during the Kickstarter campaign- the Red Edition and the Black Edition. Each deck embody a distinct interpretation of the Cubist spirit. The Red Edition radiates warmth and vitality, its design bursting with energy and golden highlights, like brushstrokes on a sunlit canvas. 

The Black Edition is its elegant, introspective counterpart, where geometry dances within the shadows, revealing sophistication and mystery in every line.

Both decks are housed in a beautifully finished box, complete with gold foil, embossing, and individually numbered tuck seals. Printed by NPCC Noir Arts on premium German linen card stock and available now on Kickstarter for $17.