Cursed & Crooked Vol. III: The Goblin King Playing Cards

The Goblin King playing cards is the third chapter in Marianne Larsen’s whimsical Cursed & Crooked playing card series, illustrated in collaboration with Patrick Leis and inspired by classic folklore artists such as John Bauer and Brian Froud.

The story follows Ella, a young girl who leaves her castle to search for her missing father, venturing deep into a mysterious world of trolls and goblins. The Kickstarter project features two unique editions: Crystalwood and Gnarlygrove, each with its own artwork, tuck box, jokers, aces, and metallic edge-gilding.

Both editions feature custom hand-illustrated artwork, embossed and foiled tuck boxes, interior tuck artwork, numbered seals.

The Crystalwood edition uses warm antique copper edge-gilding and a traditional two-way design, while Gnarlygrove features green metallic gilding, one-way courts, and scenic aces depicting key moments from Ella’s adventure.

Printed by WJPC, The Goblin King continues the series’ charming blend of storytelling, folklore, and beautifully crafted playing cards. Pledge starts at $25 on Kickstarter.

NASA Black Hole “Meatball” Logo Playing Cards

Fulton's latest NASA-inspired playing card deck puts a bold, monochromatic spin on one of the agency's most recognizable symbols: the iconic “meatball” logo.

The deck is housed in a striking metallic silver tuck box featuring deep embossing of the NASA emblem. 

Inside, the cards continue the spaceflight theme with fully custom court cards incorporating imagery drawn from the NASA archives.

The tuck box is printed on black metallic paper with deep embossing and accurate Pantone colours, giving the deck a distinctly premium presentation.

Printed in China on Cardistry playing card stock, the deck combines archival NASA imagery with a contemporary design focused on the agency's instantly recognizable visual identity. Available for $20 on Fulton's Playing Cards.

Deck View: Valley Forge (Limited Edition) Playing Cards

Historical. Custom. Detailed. 

The Valley Forge Playing Cards by Kings Wild Project, designed by Jackson Robinson, are a patriotic deck inspired by the American Revolution and General George Washington’s headquarters flag at the historic Valley Forge encampment.

Initially released as part of Kings Wild Shorts, the patriotic blue edition deck features fully custom court cards illustrated in Jackson’s distinctive hand-drawn style. The Kings, Queens, and Jacks portray historical figures and Revolutionary-era soldiers dressed in period military uniforms, tricorn hats, and colonial attire.

The custom Ace of Spades further reinforces the historical theme, while the card backs feature a deep blue background with thirteen bold white stars arranged to echo the Commander-in-Chief’s flag flown at Washington’s headquarters.

ACC 2026 Playing Cards by Room One Cards

Room One x Asia Card Convention 2026. Created as the official companion to the second Asia Card Convention (ACC 2026) in Guangzhou, this limited-edition deck celebrates the growing playing card collecting community across Asia.

The deck features custom mirrored back, custom Ace of Spades and traditional court cards. Also, an exclusive Gilded Edition, featuring a special deck seal, was also produced in limited numbers for convention attendees with special-tier tickets.

A fitting keepsake from ACC 2026 and a collectible marking the second chapter of one of Asia's key playing card events.

The deck features a clean presentation with an embossed tuck box and is printed by ROom One Cards on 270g premium Sleight Stock. Available for $16 on Room One Cards.

Fontaine Royal Fever Playing Cards

Fontaine returns with Royal Fever, a playful and experimental deck designed by Arius Ziaee. Available in White and Colored Editions, the deck brings Fontaine's distinctive visual style to a vibrant take on the traditional playing card.

The standout feature is an animated card back, while hidden artwork is revealed under UV light, adding an unexpected interactive element to the deck.

Zany, unconventional, and unmistakably Fontaine, Royal Fever offers a fresh take on the classic deck.

Both editions are printed on Room One's premium 270g Sleight Stock, combining the bold artwork with a quality handling experience. Now on Room One Cards for $18.

Smoke and Mirrors (Mirror Flower and Water Moon) Playing Cards

Room One and Dan & Dave have teamed up for Smoke and Mirrors, a two-deck set inspired by the intriguing connection between illusion and the Chinese phrase 鏡花水月 (Mirror Flower Water Moon).

“Smoke and mirrors” describes the obscuring or embellishment of truth, while Mirror Flower Water Moon refers to something beautiful yet intangible and impossible to grasp. The two ideas come together in a collection that explores illusion, reflection, and beauty across cultures.

First released at the Asia Card Convention (ACC) 2026 in Guangzhou, the decks combine Room One's contemporary aesthetic with Dan & Dave's signature playing card design.

The set features Mirror Flower and Water Moon, each with shimmering cold-foil card backs, semi-custom courts, custom Ace of Spades and Jokers. The decks are housed in a distinctive light-up Infinity Mirror tuck box, adding another layer of illusion to the presentation.

Printed on Room One's premium 270g Sleight Stock. Available for $30 on Room One Cards.

The Crowns (Standard Edition) Playing Cards

Room One Cards and CKB Studios have teamed up for The Crowns, a playing card deck inspired by the enduring symbols of royalty, power, and legacy. The deck debuted at the 2026 Asia Card Convention (ACC) in Guangzhou, alongside an exclusive Gilded Edition available only to select convention attendees. 

Each court card portrays a monarch or ruler from history, with their distinctive crowns drawing from the visual traditions of different cultures and empires.

Rather than focusing on royalty as an abstract concept, the deck explores the diverse traditions and iconography that have shaped civilizations throughout history.

The design uses a restrained palette of beige, rustic bronze, and muted traditional playing-card colours, giving the deck an aged, archival character reminiscent of historical artefacts and forgotten manuscripts. The tuck box features hot foil and embossing for an elevated finish.

The deck was printed by Room One on 270g Sleight Stock. Available on Room One Store for $16.

Deck View: Spiral Holo Fontaine Playing Cards

Holographic. Hypnotic. Iconic.

The Fontaine Spiral Holo Playing Cards are a limited-edition deck featuring a hypnotic rainbow holographic spiral built around the iconic Fontaine “f” logo.

The standard faces and courts are retained, while the Ace of Spades incorporates the spiral artwork and the two Jokers feature holographic “Center of Cardistry” designs.  Each tuck case and card back has a slightly different holographic spiral placement, giving every deck a subtly unique appearance. 

Limited to 6,000 decks worldwide. Printed by Legends Playing Card Company with a traditional cut, the deck combines Fontaine’s minimalist aesthetic with an eye-catching holographic finish.

Error (Laser Edition) Playing Cards by Dealersgrip

The second new release from Dealersgrip. Error playing cards returns with Laser, a striking new edition that pushes the series beyond its traditional black-and-white aesthetic.

Built around the idea that “a laser is light that agreed on a direction,” the deck features razor-sharp blade imagery rendered in striking blue holographic foil. Under changing light, the seemingly blue finish shifts across the holographic spectrum, creating a dynamic effect across the card backs and tuck box.

The deck introduces a warm grey foundation, replacing the stark monochrome palette of previous Error editions while maintaining its organic minimalist character. The court cards use a single colour matched to their respective suits, adding subtle variation without compromising the clean design.

Printed on soft-feel stock for smooth handling straight out of the box, Error Laser comes housed in a matte grey tuck case with an extended flap and holographic foil detailing.

Error Laser is priced at $24 on Dealersgrip.

The NEW Sepal Orchid Playing Cards

 

First of 2 new releases from Dealersgrip! The popular Sepal deck returns with Orchid, the latest addition to its floral playing card series, featuring a single orchid captured in vibrant close-up photography.

After six years of keeping its flowers within the familiar Sepal frame, this edition breaks the boundary. The orchid's petals extend beyond the traditional border and spill through the card's notch, creating a striking sense of movement and growth.

The deck features vibrant floral photography, detailed photographic court cards, and a colourful gradient backdrop that gives each card a fresh, contemporary feel. The cards are printed on a soft-touch stock designed to handle smoothly straight out of the box.

The deck is housed in a full-colour wraparound tuck box with an extended flap, continuing Sepal's distinctive minimalist approach while giving the orchid room to flourish.

Sepal Orchid is priced at $24 on DealersGrip.

Vanir Playing Cards Bring Norse Mythology to Life

Vanir Playing Cards, designed and illustrated by Nicolai Aaroe, offer an abstract and artistic interpretation of Vanaheimr and the Vanir from Norse mythology. Rather than pursuing historical Viking authenticity, the project embraces fantasy, imagination, and the mystical power of Sejdr magic.

Inspired by Norse mythology, fantasy fiction, and the visual world of The Lord of the Rings, this playing card series explores the Vanir as a race connected to nature, magic, wisdom, and the hidden forces of the Earth.

The series features three distinct editions: Blót (Ritual), Sejdr (Magic), and Vanadis (Goddess). Each edition features a unique colour palette, tuck box, card back, Aces, and metallic edge gilding. Blót combines earthy brown with teal energy and gold gilding, Sejdr focuses on vibrant teal with matching teal gilding, while Vanadis uses a dark, nocturnal palette accented by copper and magical energy.

Fully custom, the 12 Vanir deities appear throughout the court cards, while the Aces offer additional storytelling elements, particularly in the Blót edition, where they depict Vanir ritual scenes.

The tuck boxes feature matte lamination, metallic foil, embossing, seals, and illustrated interiors, with the iconic Stag of Vanaheim appearing on the backs. The card backs depict flowing energy veins representing Sejdr magic, creating a chaotic yet symmetrical visual system unique to each edition.

For collectors, the project also includes a 32-page illustrated lore booklet exploring the mythology, characters, culture, and artistic interpretation behind the Vanir, alongside a 50mm antique-gold-plated metal coin featuring embossed tribal artwork.

Printed by WJPC on premium linen-finish stock, each edition is limited to a maximum of 1,200 copies. Pledge starts at $25 on Kickstarter.

Final Week on Kickstarter! Warriors of the Moon Playing Cards

Blue Moon Co. returns on Kickstarter with Warriors of the Moon, a spirit-animal themed playing card collection inspired by Selene, the Greek Goddess of the Moon.

The collection reimagines 12 spirit animals as powerful warriors, with each represented through the court cards. The Spades feature the Lion, Rabbit, and Deer; Diamonds showcase the Panther, Peacock, and Butterfly; Clubs feature the Wolf, Unicorn, and Crab; while Hearts bring together the Whale, Swan, and Owl. Selene herself serves as the inspiration for the Jokers.

The Kickstarter project includes three editions: Signature, Morning Night, and Shadow Blue. The Signature Edition features an innovative book-style tuck box with a magnetic closure, a removable 40mm embossed collector coin, and a sleeve housing the cards. The deck itself features holographic foiling and holographic gilded edges for an eye-catching finish.

The Morning Night and Shadow Blue editions feature their own custom tuck boxes, card backs, Aces, Jokers, courts, and number cards, continuing the celestial and mystical aesthetic throughout.

Collectors can also choose a limited Collector Box Set, containing all three editions plus gilded versions of the Morning Night and Shadow Blue decks. Both gilded editions are limited to just 100 copies each.

Pledge starts at $17 on Kickstarter.

Gold Certificate (Standard Edition) Playing Cards

Vintage. Ornate. Luxurious.

Federal 52 Gold Certificate by Kings Wild Project is the second deck in the original Federal 52 series, inspired by the design language of American banknotes and currency.

The fully custom deck builds on the original Federal 52 artwork, with gold foil added throughout the cards to highlight the intricate illustrations. The custom courts, aces, jokers, and detailed card back all incorporate the metallic treatment, giving the vintage-inspired artwork added depth.

The deck is housed in a minimalist orange tuck box finished with matching orange foil. Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company, Gold Certificate combines classic currency-inspired design with a refined, contemporary presentation.

UUSI Releases the Second Edition of REPUBLIC Playing Cards

I was browsing UUSI's store page and stumbled on this deck! After more than five years since their OG playing card release, the team behind UUSI continues the story of REPUBLIC Playing Cards with a newly released Second Edition.

Named after Republic, Michigan... the home of the UUSI studio and a community with strong Finnish roots, the deck celebrates the Finnish and Nordic folk art traditions that have long influenced UUSI's design work.

The original REPUBLIC deck features a restrained beige and black colour palette, with a seamless card back inspired by traditional Finnish patterns. Custom court cards, Jokers, and the Ace of Spades reinterpret familiar playing card imagery while maintaining the deck's distinctly Nordic character.

The Second Edition is limited to 1,000 decks and retains the minimalist aesthetic and craftsmanship of the original release. Each deck contains 52 playing cards and two Jokers, printed on premium linen-finish playing card stock and housed in a luxurious heavy-paper tuck box featuring an embossed design and custom seal.

Available now for $30 on Uusi.