The Golem Playing Cards on Kickstarter

The Golem Playing Cards by 3rd Dominion merges ancient legend with masterful craftsmanship, transforming the Jewish folklore of the Golem into an ultra-limited series of hand-printed playing cards now seeking funds on Kickstarter. 

Designed by Andy Kurovets, each deck features a unique tuck box made with traditional linocut printing, enhanced by deluxe foils, deep embossing, and intricate outer and inner artwork. Inspired by the mystical tale of the Golem of Prague—a clay figure brought to life through sacred rituals—this collection captures the symbolic stages of its creation. 

Four fully custom decks are available: Formation, representing the shaping of the body from pure earth; Purification, reflecting the spiritual cleansing before animation; Inscription, symbolizing the holy words or divine names that grant life; and Activation, embodying the mystical awakening and command of the creature. 

Each stage is paired with its own distinctive foil—copper, aquamarine, violet, or silver—bringing depth and richness to the design. Exclusively offered to Kickstarter backers, these decks come in collector’s boxes crafted from black cardboard and stamped with a gold-foiled Golem logo. 

Printed on premium German linen card stock by NPCC, with gold or silver ink on the card backs, every deck is individually numbered and signed by the designer. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.