Issue 110 of Kardify Magazine NOW on Patreon!

We have just released Issue 110 of Kardify Magazine 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-June to mid-July. 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!

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+ Imported (Burgundy Edition): This rich wine-red by A.Haines, a love letter to the golden age of playing cards and features strong heritage-led design throughout.. Have a look!

+ Kingdom of Eden: A new fine art playing card series featuring fully custom artwork centered around the rise and corruption of the fictional Kingdom of Eden.

+ Virtuoso Paths: This Virtuoso deck takes a different approach from precious decks, focusing less on flashy visuals and more philosophy behind cardistry.

+ El Reino: A hand-illustrated custom deck set within a dark medieval kingdom where royalty has fallen under the influence of a mysterious “gold fever.” Check it out!

+ Ultraman Tiga (Special Edition): From Room One Cards, an eye-catching collector’s deck created for dedicated fans of the legendary Ultra Hero. This enhanced release introduces holographic gilded edges and an innovative illuminated tuck box that transforms the deck into both a playable set and a display centerpiece.

+ Bicycle Machine56: A fully customized cyberpunk-themed deck produced by RunIt Decks in collaboration with Indonesian design label Machine56. Find out more!

+ Bicycle Sea King: Take a look the underwater-inspired twist to the classic Bicycle formula featuring richly detailed card backs in shades of turquoise, deep blue, and gold, centered around a regal Sea King motif.

… and more! 40-pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!

Bloom Playing Cards Unveils The Door Gods Playing Cards

Bloom Playing Cards has released The Door Gods Playing Cards on Kickstarter, a new collection inspired by the traditional Menshen (Door Gods) of Chinese folklore. The release is the latest entry in Room One's Collection System and celebrates the guardian deities believed to protect homes from evil spirits.

The series consists of four editions representing the changing seasons: Spring and Summer Standard Editions, alongside Autumn and Winter Special Editions. The Special Editions feature metallic cold-foil card faces and gilded edges, while all four decks showcase fully custom artwork inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, porcelain, and ornamental roof tiles.

Court cards depict legendary Door Gods, including Shenshu, Yulü, and other historic guardian figures, while the number cards combine to form panoramic seasonal garden scenes when displayed in sequence or as uncut sheets. 

Each edition also features a custom lattice window-inspired back design reflecting its seasonal color palette.

Collectors can also choose from themed box sets, a matching collector's coin, stickers, posters, and uncut sheets, offering multiple ways to display the artwork beyond the decks themselves.

With its blend of East Asian cultural heritage, intricate illustration, and premium finishes, The Door Gods Playing Cards continues Bloom Playing Cards' focus on folklore-inspired collector decks. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

Royales Rivieras Playing Cards Capture the Glamour of the French Riviera

Royales Rivieras is the latest luxury playing card collection from Kings & Crooks, expanding the vintage casino-inspired Royales series with a new theme celebrating the elegance of the French Riviera and Monte Carlo.

Designed by Lee McKenzie, the collection draws inspiration from sun-soaked Mediterranean coastlines, classic Riviera style, and the timeless glamour of Monte Carlo casinos. The series launches with three distinct editions, each representing a different moment of a Riviera day.

The Azur Classic Edition features turquoise-inspired artwork with metallic gold inks, while the Rosé Classic Edition reflects warm late-afternoon hues accented by gold detailing. Completing the trio is the Dusk Players Limited Edition, a casino-inspired deck featuring a full-bleed back design, enhanced indexes, metallic gold accents, and an individually numbered collector's seal.

All editions include fully custom artwork and premium tuck boxes finished with gold foil, deep embossing, soft-touch matte lamination, interior foil detailing, and custom seals. The Dusk Players edition adds a wraparound numbered seal, emphasizing its limited-edition status.

Printed by WJPC on their imported, thinner (300gsm) black core stock with the butter varnish cardistry finish. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

Bicycle Turris contra Turrim Playing Cards Bring Medieval Bologna to Life

Produced by PlayingCardDecks, Bicycle Turris contra Turrim is a new limited-edition playing card deck inspired by the towering architecture and fierce family rivalries of 12th-century Bologna, Italy. 

Unlike most custom decks created digitally, every court card and the tuck box artwork originated as hand-painted acrylic canvases by artist Artur Rajch. The artwork adopts a striking proto-cubist style, with geometric portraits inspired by early modernist paintings, reflecting the conflict and ambition that defined medieval Bologna.

The asymmetrical back design features contrasting cyan and red halves symbolizing the city's rival factions, while Latin words including Ultio (Revenge), Ordo (Order), Ambitio (Ambition), and Lucrum (Profit) reinforce the deck's historical theme.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on Premium Classic Crushed stock with the signature Air-Cushion Finish, the deck includes 56 fully custom cards, including two unique Joker designs. The deck is limited to a first edition of 2,500 copies.

Pledge starts at $13 on Kickstarter.

Deck View: El Reino de los Muertos (Expert Edition) Playing Cards

Tradition. Mythology. Modern.

The El Reino de los Muertos (Expert Edition) Playing Cards celebrate Mexico’s rich cultural heritage through a fully custom deck inspired by Día de los Muertos traditions and pre-Hispanic mythology. Created as both an artistic and cultural tribute by Sextante studio, the deck explores themes of life, death, remembrance, and the journey to Mictlan, the underworld of Aztec belief.

Every card features original artwork, from the custom courts and aces to the numbered cards, jokers, and back design. The courts depict iconic Mexican figures reimagined in the style of calaveras and catrinas, including revolutionary heroes and ancient deities. The aces combine traditional Day of the Dead imagery with pre-Hispanic symbols, while the vibrant back design incorporates cempasúchil flowers, papel picado, skull motifs, and indigenous influences.

Printed by Cartamundi on Slimline B9 stock and finish, the deck offers premium handling alongside its striking artwork. Limited to 5,000 decks, it stands as a distinctive fusion of Mexican tradition and modern playing card design.

Card Flash: Fendi Roma Playing Cards

Fendi Roma Playing Cards by Fendi transform a classic deck into a statement lifestyle object, blending leisure with high-end design. Created as part of the brand’s lifestyle accessories line, the set is designed to evoke the relaxed elegance of a family holiday while doubling as a display-worthy piece.

The cards are housed in a refined wooden box wrapped in two-tone nappa leather, featuring an embossed Fendi logo that reflects the house’s signature craftsmanship. The materials... ranging from lamb leather to poplar wood and brass accents, highlight the attention to detail and luxury finish synonymous with the brand.

Inside, the playing cards carry Fendi’s iconic identity through the bold mirrored FF motif, presented in contrasting colours for a modern, graphic look. The entire set is designed to be both portable and visually striking, making it as suitable for play as it is for display.

Made in Italy, Fendi Roma Playing Cards embody the fusion of fashion and function, offering a sophisticated reinterpretation of a timeless pastime through the lens of luxury design. Original priced at $950 and now sold out.

JAWS Playing Cards by Theory11

JAWS Playing Cards by Theory11 is a custom deck created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws, the legendary summer blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg. 

Inspired by the suspense, adventure, and coastal atmosphere of Amity Island, the deck transforms the film’s iconic imagery into a fully illustrated collectible designed for movie fans, card collectors, and game nights alike.

The deck features original artwork throughout, including richly illustrated court cards showcasing memorable characters such as Brody, Quint, and Hooper. 

Every card draws from the film’s sun-soaked yet ominous seaside aesthetic, capturing the tension and cinematic legacy that made JAWS one of the most influential thrillers ever made.

Designed as both a playable deck and display piece, the collection embraces the nostalgic spirit of the film with detailed packaging, thematic artwork, and small touches like the bitten sticker seal. Available now for $12.95 on Theory11.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Playing Cards

Two new decks from Fulton's Playing Cards. Unlike the Fulton's Casino LA deck, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Playing Cards is a fun fully custom deck created in collaboration with General Mills, bringing the iconic cereal brand to life through playful, character-driven artwork.

The deck features the mischievous Cinnamoji characters throughout all the cards, transforming traditional playing card design into a fun and energetic celebration of the beloved breakfast classic. 

Every card is uniquely illustrated, from hand-drawn number cards to whimsical scenes of Cinnamojis surfing through waves of Cinnadust, creating a deck packed with personality and visual charm. The custom courts replace conventional figures with cereal-inspired characters, making the entire deck a cohesive themed experience.

The tuck box is enhanced with deep embossing and spot gloss accents, adding texture and visual depth that complement the vibrant artwork. 

The deck is printed in China on premium cardistry stock designed for excellent flexibility, durability, and handling. Available NOW on Fultons Playing Cards for $20.

Millionaire’s Society Playing Cards Debut in Guards versus Thieves Kickstarter

Thirdway Industries has introduced Millionaire’s Society Playing Cards, a new deck launched alongside the Guards versus Thieves Kickstarter campaign. While the campaign’s centerpiece is a two-player tactical card game, the custom playing card deck stands out as an independent collectible set within The Gentleman Thief universe. 

Inspired by the mysterious Millionaire’s Society… a secretive organization rumored to exist only in legend- the deck embraces an Art Deco aesthetic and lavish production.

 

It features a stunning foiled design, including a heavily foiled tuck box and double hot foil applied to both the front and back of every card, resulting in four foil layers per card. 

Designed for poker and traditional card games, the deck expands the world first introduced in 2024’s The Gentleman Thief series, joining earlier releases such as Scion, Imposter, and the gilded Secretus Rex editions. Like its predecessors, Millionaire’s Society combines fully custom artwork with a collector-focused presentation.

Plege starts from $19 as a standalone Kickstarter reward, bundled with the Guards versus Thieves game, or included in larger collector packages featuring previous The Gentleman Thief releases.

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.

On Kickstarter, Kingdom of EDEN Playing Cards

 

Now funding on Kickstarter, Kingdom of EDEN is a new fine art playing card series featuring fully custom artwork, original storytelling, and a range of premium collector-focused accessories. Created by The Other Self Studio, the project blends traditional pencil illustration with modern graphic design to build a unique fantasy world centered around the rise and corruption of the fictional Kingdom of Eden.

The narrative follows King Fidibus, whose kingdom is transformed after taking the advice of a mysterious worm hidden inside an apple. As prosperity grows, so do the worms, eventually evolving into serpents and triggering political intrigue, power struggles, and the decline of the kingdom. This story is woven throughout the deck designs, court cards, and accompanying booklet.

The series is available in three editions: Obedience (sandstone), Temptation (black), and Dominion (red), each featuring its own color scheme, back design, and customized Ace artwork. 

The card backs visually depict a king's fingers gradually transforming into worms while reaching for an apple, reflecting the deck's central theme of temptation and corruption.

During the campaign, collectors can also obtain a premium hardbox set containing all three editions, a 50mm brushed-gold Dodonot Coin, and a printed companion booklet that expands on the lore and backstories of the kingdom's characters.

Printed by Printed by WJPC with premium stock and finish. Pledge starts at $25 on Kickstarter.