Atlantic Fantastic Playing Cards Released

Art of Play's Atlantic Fantastic Playing Cards is a limited-edition deck created to commemorate the inaugural Atlantic Fantastic magic festival held at 69 Atlantic.

Designed by Mike King alongside Dan and Dave, the deck features custom typography, fully redesigned court cards, and a clean, minimalist kraft paper tuck box that reflects the event's distinctive aesthetic.

Produced exclusively for attendees and collectors, the deck was printed in a highly limited run of just 300 copies. According to Art of Play, the release serves as a lasting memento of the festival's "Cavalcade of Wonder" and the memorable moments shared throughout the celebration of magic.

Available now on Art of Play for $18.

Deck View: Rainbow Wheels (Holo Gilded Edition) Playing Cards

Rainbow. Foil. Rare.

The Rainbow Wheels Holo Gilded Edition is a rare and highly sought-after variant of DKNG’s popular Wheels series. Originally intended for release by Art of Play, the deck was ultimately withheld due to minor printing errors, making it an unusual “misprint” edition that remains fully playable despite small flaws, including a blotch on one Joker and a missing pip on the King of Hearts.

The deck features a vibrant rainbow-inspired color palette and stunning metallic rainbow foil card backs. Inspired by the classic Bicycle Rider Back, the Wheels design combines clean geometric lines with a modern aesthetic. The deck includes fully custom courts, pips, and an Ace of Spades, all redesigned to complement the colourful theme. 

The holographic treatment continues with shimmering rainbow gilded edges and an embossed holographic tuck box, sealed with a DKNG Pride sticker. Originally, the tuck boxes were produced in six different colours representing the rainbow spectrum.

Between the rainbow foil backs, holographic gilding, and limited misprint status, the Rainbow Wheels Gilded Edition has become one of the most collectible releases in the Wheels lineup. Printed by Expert Playing Card Co. 

Deck View: Survival (Charcoal Edition) Playing Cards

Rugged. Functional. Adventurous.

Survival (Charcoal Edition) Playing Cards blends practical outdoor knowledge with thoughtful design, creating a deck inspired by wilderness exploration and self-reliance.

Created by Bradley Mountain in collaboration with Art of Play and illustrated by Andrew Nguyen, every card features a unique hand-drawn survival tip, turning the deck into both a playable tool and an educational reference. From fire-starting techniques to wilderness skills, each card contributes to the deck’s outdoor theme.

The artwork extends beyond the tips, with custom pips, indices, and illustrated court cards designed specifically for the project. The Charcoal Edition embraces a clean, minimalist aesthetic, highlighted by a matte tuck box featuring a striking bird emblem and a letterpress finish produced by Clove Street Press.

Printed by the USPCC on premium crushed stock, the deck combines durability and flexibility with a distinctive design that appeals to both playing card enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The Exclusive 69 Atlantic Playing Cards by Art of Play

Dan and Dave Buck, founders of Art of Play, established the store as a destination for designer playing cards and one-of-a-kind collectibles. In 2024, they expanded their presence from San Diego to New York with the opening of a new retail location. This space also introduced 69 Atlantic, an intimate venue dedicated to live magic performances.

The 69 Atlantic deck, crafted in a sleek Art Deco style, showcases an elegant back design highlighted with radiant gold foil. Its custom faces draw inspiration from Tannen’s Signature Playing Cards, blending sophistication with a timeless flair.

At the end of last year, Art of Play continued its tradition by releasing a Mystery Deck—featuring a curated selection of rare and limited-edition decks. Among them was the coveted 69 Atlantic Playing Cards. The deck was available online for exactly 69 hours for a limited. Since then, it can only be obtained through Mystery Deck pulls or by visiting the New York venue in person.

With Art of Play’s renowned production quality and a traditional cut, the 69 Atlantic deck quickly earned its status as a collector’s gem—highly exclusive, swiftly sold out, and deeply treasured by enthusiasts.

Printed by WJPC and was available for $18 on Art of Play.

Flux Playing Cards

Motion. Optical. Illusion.

Lotus in Hand's Flux playing cards are produced in collaboration with Art of Play and designed by Bailiang Huang. Crafted for cardistry, the deck that explores the boundary between static and motion.

The back design is truly unique as they can be animated on the surface of the card. This adds an extra dimension of motion to your flourishes. The unique design is also carried over to the Ace of Spades. The face cards are standard with updated color palette, consistent with the black/white look of the deck.

The deck comes in a sleek and sturdy plastic box. On one side, the tuck elegantly showcases the animation of the back design every time you keep or remove the cards from the box. And on the other, has an image that while animated spells out the name of the deck, "FLUX".

To create the dynamic optical illusion, each deck comes with 2 striped plastic cards (one vertical, one horizontal). Printed in the USA by United States Playing Card Company.

Messymod V2 Playing Cards

Minimalist. Art. Modern.

Art of Play's Messymod V2 Playing Cards are a minimalist, delightful and weird deck of playing cards conceived by the Los Angeles based creative team, TRÜF born from their love of geometry, pattern, white space, Bauhaus, and Miró and mashed it all into a style called Messy Modernism – “messymod” for short.

The eye-catching deck in red and black colorway features custom design in typical Messymod fashion which can be described as minimal, modern, graphic, and quirky. This deck is that each card has its own presence and personality, making it an ideal piece of artwork that can stand on its own.

The deck is packaged in tuck box adornded with deep red foil. Printed by the U.S. Playing Card Co. on trademark thin stock preferred by cardists. Available from Art of Play for only $23.

Eames The Little Toy Playing Cards

The fourth edition of Eames Playing Cards by Art of Play celebrates “The Little Toy,” an architectural kit composed of brightly colored panels and wireframes shaped as squares and triangles.

This edition incorporates elements of “The Little Toy” into a minimal numbering system, where small connectors serve as edge markings for quick visual reference, and panels of squares and triangles are arranged to represent different values.

Eames Playing Cards are housed in a letterpress-printed tuck case, crafted from sustainable paper and using vegetable-based dyes. The design of the box pays homage to the famous home built by Charles and Ray Eames, a creative base where they lived for many years.

Printed by the USPCC and available now on Art of Play for $18.

Celebrating Alexander Calder: The Calder Playing Cards

Alexander Calder, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, revolutionized art with his suspended abstract mobiles and monumental stabiles. By removing sculpture from the pedestal, he invited viewers to engage with his work directly, a concept that also permeates his performative pieces, furniture designs, jewelry, and paintings.

The Calder Playing Cards by Art of Play draw inspiration from a set of vivid gouache paintings created by Calder in the 1970s, known as the Card Player series. Many of the cards are direct reproductions of these paintings, with the striped back design also derived from the series. All letters and numbers on the cards are rendered in Calder’s own handwriting, adding a personal touch to the deck.

Since the original images did not include court cards, the faces for the Jack, King, and Queen were taken from another series of gouaches that Calder painted during the same period, ensuring every aspect of the deck is authentically Calder.

Every detail of this deck has been meticulously reproduced to honor the legacy of Alexander Calder, the iconic master of innovation in art. These playing cards are not just a tribute to his groundbreaking work but also a unique way to experience Calder’s artistic vision.

Available now from Art of Play for $18.

Plush Playing Cards

Luxurious. Surface. Texture.

Plush playing cards is a collaboration between Art of Play and Bloc Playing Cards. This is the fourth in Bloc Playing Cards’ series of decks inspired by nature and designed to look like blocks of natural texture.

The luxurious-looking deck features standard faces, custom Ace of Spades, and a borderless one-way textured back design and is housed inside a special edition ‘fuzzy’ tuck box featuring gold foil. Printed by the US Playing Card Co. on trademark thin stock preferred by cardists.

HMNIM V2 Playing Cards

Nautical. Octopus. Gray.

Created for Hi My Name Is Mark (HMNIM), a lifestyle brand by Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 fame, the original HMNIM playing cards are a collaboration with Dan & Dave in 2014. The cards quickly sold out and have since been one of Art of Play‘s most-requested decks to bring back.

The art within the deck is predominantly focussed around HMNIM’s branding, in particular, the use of the octopus. The nautical theme has custom card backs, Ace of Spades, Jokers, and face cards. The courts for all suits are hand-illustrated and have repeating one-way designs.

Initially released in a navy-blue colorway, version 2 comes in a slate-gray colorway. Packaged in a luxurious letterpress-printed tuck box. Sealed with a gold stamp. Printed by the U.S. Playing Cards Co. with metallic gold accents on a thin-stock preferred by cardists.

Art of Plays Annual Not So Perfect Sale

Every year, Art of Play accumulates thousands of decks that don’t quite meet their rigorous retail standards. These decks may have minor imperfections, such as a small ding on the box or being used for product photography. However, there’s nothing wrong with the cards themselves – they’re perfectly usable!

Art of Play has meticulously inspected each deck, setting aside those deemed “not so perfect,” and offering them at discounted prices. Choose from various tiers, ranging from $3 to $7, depending on the extent of imperfections.

New this year, is the Black Market Collection, featuring hundreds of brand-new decks that meet Art of Play’s “perfect” standards. The selection includes:

• Black Market Collection ($10): Brand-new decks from top cardistry brands like Dan and Dave, Fontaine, Anyone, Dealersgrip, Fulton, and Heath playing cards.
• Like New ($7): Decks in like-new condition, no longer available in our shop or discontinued.
• Workers ($5): Decks with damaged outer packaging or removed/torn cellophane, but all cards are playable. This tier also includes brand-new decks acquired by or donated to Art of Play.
• Seconds ($3): Decks opened and used for product photography, retail samples, or brand-new decks acquired by or donated to Art of Play.

Available NOW on Art of Play.

Ace Fulton's Casino Gold Playing Cards

Vintage. Gold. Green.

The Ace Fulton’s Casino Gold playing cards is the re-release of the highly sought-after Ace Fulton’s Casino playing cards released back in 2012. Inspired by vintage playing cards from casino in the 70s like Jerry’s Nugget, the Ace Fulton’s Casino playing cards combine a retro style with a modern stock and finish.

The deck includes an updated mirrored gold back design, standard Arrco courts, custom Ace of Spades and jokers along with a tip sheet and an invite to Aces High Poker Lounge. The deck is housed inside a premium gold foil-stamped tuck box.

Printed by the US Playing Card Co. on thin-stock preferred by cardists.

Eames Kite Playing Cards

In a unique collaboration with the Eames Office, Art of Play presents the Eames “Kite” Playing Cards, drawing inspiration from a beloved artifact designed by Charles Eames himself in 1950.

The Eames “Kite” Playing Cards pay homage to the simplicity of form and whimsical color scheme of the original tissue-paper kite. This high-design toy serves as a reminder to “Take your pleasure seriously,” embodying the playful spirit of the Eames philosophy.

Crafted in collaboration with the Eames Office, these playing cards capture the essence of the iconic kite design. Each card is a celebration of timeless design and artistic expression, reflecting the ingenuity and creativity of Charles and Ray Eames.

Packaged in a meticulously crafted letterpress printed box, the Eames Playing Cards pay tribute to the legendary house that Charles and Ray Eames designed and built. Printed by the USPCC and available now on MoMA design store for $16.

Braniff Playing Cards: A Tribute to Aviation's Iconic Era

From Art of Play, Braniff playing cards pay homage to the 1960s jet-set era, commemorating Braniff’s lasting influence on art, fashion, design, and the world of travel.

In 1927, Braniff Airways took flight as a pioneering force, evolving into a global airline that connected 89 destinations. In 1965, the airline launched a groundbreaking campaign, “The End of the Plain Plane,” revolutionizing the industry.

Alexander Girard, a design luminary, redefined air travel aesthetics for Braniff, infusing vibrant colors and mid-century modern design into 17,542 touchpoints. Braniff became a trendsetter in art, fashion, and travel.

Printed by the USPCC and available now from Art of Play for $18.

Eames Starburst Playing Cards

Geometric. Visual. Design.

Eames Starburst Edition playing cards are a collab between Eames Office and Art of Play. The fully custom deck features an array of visual nods to the legendary design duo, Charles & Ray Eames. From their Starburst Logo on the back of each to the geometric shapes that replace face cards.

The numbering system provides a visual homage to Charles and Ray’s classic film, Powers of Ten. The court cards honor the natural majesty they found in elemental geometric shapes. Mathematics, form and the critical role of constraints in design are threads woven throughout the Eameses’ life and work.

Eames Playing Cards come in a letterpress-printed tuck case that references the famous home built by Charles and Ray, a creative base where they lived for many years. Available NOW from artofplay.com for $18.

Art of Play's 2023 Mystery Decks

Just in time for Christmas! Art of Play’s annual Mystery Decks are back! In celebration of ten years of Art of Play, they are offering their biggest collection to date, fearing a vast assortment of rare gems from Dan and Dave’s private collection among fifteen exclusives.

Like previous years, each Mystery Deck comes wrapped and sealed for secrecy. Inside is a premium deck of playing cards of equal or greater value than the price of the Mystery Deck. Decks include Yosegi Playing Cards, Grimmlore Tartan Black Edition, Peau Doux Deco Back, Peau Doux, Turquoise Back, Peau Doux, Deer Back, Overlook Maze Back, Overlook Carpet Back, Damn Good Cards No. 8, Fulton Street Black Edition, Curious Wonders, Eames “Starburst” Black Edition, James Coffee, Green Edition, HMNIM, Gray Edition, If an Octopus could Palm v2 and Standards Gold Edition, Cabinetarium, Lady Moon, Ramen Heads, Messymod, v2, Vertigo, Dreyfus, Braniff, Imperial Hotel
and Just Type.

Additionally, and for the first time in nearly a decade, Art of Play open the doors to our private collection and offer a wide range of Dan and Dave’s favorite decks, which include out-of-print, rare, and exclusives not found anywhere else.

Available NOW from on Art of Play for $12. 

Art of Play'sRamen Heads Playing Cards

Discover the delightful world of Ramen Heads Playing Cards, a limited edition deck featuring custom illustrations inspired by vintage Japanese graphic design. Nothing brings people together like a steaming bowl of delicious ramen. And now, you can bring that same joy to your card games with Ramen Heads Playing Cards.

Originally produced for Art of Play’s 2022 Mystery Deck promotion, this limited edition deck has become a sought-after collector’s item. Illustrator Jannik Stegen, the deck design beautifully captures the essence of Japan’s rich history and vibrant culture.

Each court card showcases a whimsical character indulging in a bowl of ramen. From the mighty Godzilla to a toy robot, a sumo wrestler, and a samurai, to name a few of the original characters, all of whom are eating ramen, of course.

Each deck is printed by the U.S. Playing Cards Co., ensuring exceptional quality and durability. To complement the theme, the cards are packaged inside a charming letterpress-printed tuck box made from oatmeal card stock.

This attention to detail adds an extra layer of authenticity and makes the deck a stunning addition to any card collection. Available now from Art of Play for $20.

The Lepidopterist (Pink Edition) Playing Cards

Nature. Beauty. Elegance.

The Lepidopterist by Kowaleski & Co. is a strangely beautiful deck of playing cards with inspiration coming from the Sunset Moth, a beautiful and brightly colored day-flying moth, found all throughout Madagascar. In collaboration with Art of Play, the limited edition pink Lepidopterist deck combines the natural beauty of nature with architectural details inspired by the elegant Art Nouveau era of the early 1900s.

The elegance and beauty begin with the tuck box featuring gold foil accents, letter-pressed and embossed. Inside, the deck is semi-custom with special attention being given to the beautiful ace and joker cards. The face cards are standard but come with rearranged pips and recolored courts to match the color palette of the deck. 

Printed by The United States Playing Card Company and available NOW from artofplay for $20.

Deck View: Tempo Playing Cards

Jazz. Music. Celebration.

Art of Play’s Tempo Playing Cards are inspired by the golden age of jazz. Designed by Michael Mateyko, each card features an Art Deco-style illustration that celebrates the spirit of improvisation and musical expression.

In the 1920s and 30s, a new style of music rapidly gained popularity in the United States and artists like Bessie Smith, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday became household names. 

Inside, the face cards beautifully captures the flair of classic jazz. The eye-catching courts depicts pianists, drummers, saxaphonist in a dynamaic black, blue, and yellow colorway. The number cards have been updated, giving them a playful, fun vibe.

Printed by The United States Playing Card Company on proprietary thin stock, each deck of Tempo playing cards comes packaged in a screen-printed, embossed and foil-stamped tuck case. Available now from Art of Play for $18.

Imperial Hotel Playing Cards by Art of Play

Frank Lloyd Wright is a famous American architect known for his organic architectural designs. While he has designed many buildings, none is as legendary as the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. Although the hotel was demolished the lobby and pool were reconstructed as part of museum artifacts at the Meiji Mura museum. 

To celebrate this iconic design, Art of Play created this deck in partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The Imperial Hotel Playing Cards are produced in celebration of the centennial anniversary and to preserve Wright’s design of the long-lost Imperial Hotel.

Meticulously Illustrated by Ethan Kowaleski in close collaboration with Brad Fulton and Dan & Dave Buck, the deck features a Mayan Revival design and it shows Lloyd’s passion for Japan. The back design showcases an array of geometrical shapes with a collective formation of lines, squares, and perfectly aligned patterns. It is as if we are looking at the ceiling of the hotel.

The numbered cards featured customized geometrical shaped pips, orderly aligned on the center. The Ace of Spades is an enlarged spade pip illustrated with the style of the constructive blocks complete with the Hotel Imperial logo and name. The name of the architect is placed below the pip. You can also notice the indices are designed to look like architectural letterings including its square guidelines. The other Aces featured enlarged pips made in geometric shapes. 

The courts featured royal figures illustrated to follow the Mayan Revival style of the hotel. Its geometrical shapes pay close resemblance to ancient Mayan architecture. The court cards also feature a stylized corner frame on the empty corner spaces.

The tuck box features a bottom-side opening with a die-cut window. The front side features excellent graphic artwork on the title and window frame following the Mayan Revival design complete with gold metallic foil and strategic embossing. The back side features a short narrative about the majestic hotel that used to stand in past Japan along with the info about the deck.

Both Jokers feature identical artwork of the hotel’s side view on top of irregularly shaped diamonds. There are two extra cards, one is the ad copy for Art of Play, and the other is a beautiful illustration of a poster featuring Hotel Imperial under the majestic Mt. Fuji. This poster card combined with the tuck box creates the deck’s beautiful look.

The deck is now available on Art of Play for $25. Portions of the purchase will be forwarded to Frank Llyod Wright Foundation to help them preserve the architect’s works.