Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Playing Cards

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Playing Cards by Bloom Playing Cards is a visually rich, art-driven deck that reimagines the classic tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland through the lens of Japanese Ukiyo-e and surrealist influence.

The deck blends the structured elegance of traditional woodblock prints with dreamlike distortions inspired by Salvador Dalí, resulting in a soft, painterly world where pastel tones and fluid lines capture Wonderland’s sense of playful chaos. Colours like sakura pink, hydrangea blue, and pale greens create a gentle, drifting atmosphere, while touches of black ink ground the design.

Released in four editions: Joukan and Gekan in both Standard and Special versions... the deck offers distinct visual experiences. The Special Editions feature metallic cold-foil accents, while the Standard Editions lean into softer pastel palettes. 

The tuck boxes themselves are highly imaginative, including interactive designs like the “Tickky Tockky” box with moving clock hands, and the “Moon-in-a-Box,” which plays with light and illusion.

The cards are designed as a continuous visual journey. Number cards form panoramic scenes when laid out in sequence, guiding you through Alice’s adventure from the rabbit hole onward. 

Custom pips evolve into thematic elements like mushrooms, pocket watches, and teapots, while the court cards portray iconic characters—from the White Rabbit to the Queen of Hearts—in flowing, Ukiyo-e-inspired attire.

The borderless card backs combine harlequin patterns, floral motifs, and melting clock imagery into a seamless, surreal composition. When fanned, the designs flow together into a continuous tapestry, enhancing the deck’s visual impact. Special Editions also feature printed edge designs that add another layer of detail.

Blending fine art, storytelling, and innovative design, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Playing Cards is a collector-focused deck that transforms a familiar story into a dreamlike, immersive visual experience. Printed by Room One Cards and pledge starts at $16.50 on Kickstarter.

Check Out the Mesmerising Tanuki Yukaku Playing Cards

Tanuki Yukaku Playing Cards invites you into a mesmerizing world of charm, illusion, and tradition, brought to life through the lens of a mischievous tanuki courtesan. Following the acclaimed Hyakki Yagyō Playing Cards, the team at Bloom Playing Cards returns with this rich and imaginative new deck—marking the first in Season 2 of Room One’s Collection System.

Inspired by the whimsical tales of Japanese folklore, this project blends the fantastical nature of the shape-shifting tanuki with the opulent world of the Yūkaku—pleasure districts from Japan’s Edo period. The result is a lush, visual narrative that transforms each playing card into a piece of storytelling. 

Each deck is crafted with attention to detail and layered meaning. From the cold foil enhancements to hidden puzzles across the number cards, every element adds depth to the experience. The Yukaku Tales Edition forms a panoramic scene of lively tanuki characters. The Oiran-Dochu Edition mimics a traditional makimono scroll when arranged by suit. The Hanafuda Edition offers a 4-in-1 puzzle and even includes the traditional game Koi-Koi, complete with a guide for newcomers.

The Court Cards portray a cast of captivating characters—each a unique tanuki courtesan, filled with personality and styled with folkloric flair. The card backs in each edition are individually designed to reflect the mood and story of their respective themes, while pattern gilded edges give the decks a radiant finishing touch.

The tuck boxes are a showstopper, particularly the Light Up Yukaku Box, which features a window that reveals a glowing ryotei, blooming ume trees, and intricate craftsmanship. The Ume Matsuri Box further embodies Japanese elegance, opening from both sides like sliding doors at a spring festival.

Also, the Kickstarter campaign features a beautifully collector’s coin, inspired by historical Japanese currency—Koban and Oban—adding an extra layer of cultural authenticity and visual appeal. 

Pledge starts at $13 on Kickstarter.

Urashima Tarou Playing Cards: A Mythical Journey Through Japanese Folklore

Step into the enchanting tale of Urashima Tarou with this beautifully crafted deck inspired by the timeless Japanese fairy tale. Designed by Bloom Playing Cards, this collection brings to life the poignant story of a fisherman who ventures to the magical underwater Dragon Palace, only to return to a world transformed by the passage of time.

Urashima Tarou Playing Cards is a tribute to this legendary tale, weaving together themes of youth, mortality, and the allure of the unknown. The Louver Tuck Box captures the heart of the story, showcasing a mechanism that transforms Urashima Tarou’s image from a vibrant young man to a frail, aged figure. This duality mirrors the fleeting nature of time, a central theme of the tale.

Inside, the card backs of the Louver Editions feature an animation deck that brings the story to life. Flipping through the cards reveals the symbolic opening of the tamatebako (jeweled box), depicting Urashima’s dramatic transformation. In contrast, the Origami Editions feature minimalist designs inspired by sea turtle shell patterns, celebrating simplicity and elegance.

The number cards are designed as a transformation deck, seamlessly blending numbers into intricate illustrations that narrate Urashima’s journey. The court cards feature youthful and aged depictions of key characters like Urashima Tarou and Princess Otohime, symbolizing the story’s themes of innocence, wisdom, and the passage of time.

Four editions are available during the campaign- Green Louver, Velvet Louver, Blue Origami, and Black Origami. The Origami Tuck Box unfolds like traditional Japanese origami, while a 6-in-1 Puzzle Half Brick Box combines six decks into a larger, interconnected artwork, enhancing the collector’s experience.

Printed with premium materials by Room One, the Urashima Tarou Playing Cards invites players to explore the delicate interplay of past, present, and the mysteries of life. 

Pledge starts at $14 on Kickstarter.