CHESS Playing Cards by Hidden Light: A Regal Battle of Light and Shadow

Hidden Light’s CHESS Playing Cards transport players into a Baroque-inspired world where the eternal struggle between black and white unfolds through twin royal courts. Set in the 17th-century Holy Roman Empire, the series imagines a narrative where two queens representing light and chaos, command opposing powers in a lavish, mirrored universe.

The White Court draws from the ornate beauty of the Prague Crystal Palace, featuring Rococo-style gilding and vibrant glass domes. 

In contrast, the Black Court channels the moody grandeur of the Bratislava Fortress, evoking Gothic architecture with dark red velvet and bronze reliefs. 

Every court card serves both as a narrative figure and a symbolic chess piece, capturing the complex interplay of political intrigue and spiritual warfare. Each card is enhanced with “HOLO breathing” technology, a shimmering effect that animates grid patterns when tilted under light, adding an interactive element to the visual experience. 

For backers and collector's who are seeking something more exclusive, the Collector’s Box Set includes both collector’s edition decks with gilded edges and HOLO effects, packaged in an intricately foiled box and accompanied by a collector’s coin. 

Printed by King Star and pledge starts at $8 on Kickstarter.