Deck View: Watcher Playing Cards

 

Polygon. Earthy. Mysterious. 

Watcher Playing Cards, designed by Adrian Valenzuela and produced by Riffle Shuffle, feature striking low-poly artwork and a mysterious narrative. These fully custom cards showcase vibrant, polygon-based designs with a bold Ace of Spades, earthy one-way court cards, and a mesmerizing back design.

The abstract polygon art reflects the sharp choices we make and the structures we build over time, while the yellow tones symbolize our evolving journey. Inspired by a mythical race of silent guardians, the deck invites you to imagine a world where they observe us—not to judge, but to witness our growth.

Printed by USPCC on Bee Casino Stock.

OPC's Classic Chips Playing Cards

Just in time for all your summer BBQ needs, OPC’s Classic Potato Chips are ready to party! There’s nothing more satisfying than the crispy crunch of a good potato chip, and that’s exactly how the team at OPC feel about this deck.

In true OPC fashion, they’ve slightly customized the traditional court cards and experimented with a unique mirrored-back design. The deck comes in a predominant blue-yellow colorway. Limited run of 2000 decks.

Order six decks of Classic Chips, and they’ll come in a beautiful half-brick box, just like you’d find at the grocery store. Available now for $8.95 on Riffle Shuffle.

Peaches Playing Cards by OPC

Peaches by Organic Playing Cards are here, just in time for summer! Designed by Alexis, the deck’s design features a charming throwback style peach on the back, complemented by peach-themed items on the court cards, staying true to OPC’s unique flair.

The deck features an eye-catching sweet pinkish yellow colorway with a mirrored card back design, along with slightly modified court cards.

The tuck box is not only visually appealing but also has a soft texture, mimicking the feel of a real peach. For those who order 6 decks, they will come packaged in a delightful peach cobbler half-brick box!

Available now for $12 on Riffle Shuffle.

Atlantis V2 Playing Cards by Riffle Shuffle

In 2021, Riffle Shuffle successfully funded Atlantis Playing Cards with 987% funding level. Now, they are back on Kickstarter with Atlantis Playing Cards V2 in two mesmerizing editions: Rise and Sunken. These decks take players on a visual journey through the rise and fall of Atlantis, a city once unrivaled in knowledge and technological prowess, now shrouded in myth and mystery.

The Rise Edition, clad in a vibrant red, unfolds Atlantis at the peak of its glory. The die-cut box offers a glimpse of the grandeur within—a city of architectural marvels and natural beauty. From intricate designs to heavenly clouds in red foil, every detail is a testament to Atlantis’s prosperity and the gods’ blessings.

Contrasting with the Rise, the Sunken Edition’s purple and silver palette depicts Atlantis’s fall, engulfed in flames and submerged beneath the sea. The die-cut feature symbolizes peering into the submerged city, revealing a narrative of arrogance, divine punishment, and a city’s descent into the abyss.

Inside, the card designs weave a captivating tale. The crystal ball at the back design unravels the legendary story of Atlantis—a thriving civilization, with majestic architecture, and mystic forces that governed its existence. The composition is a balance of symmetry, showcasing Atlantis above and below the sea, with Zeus, the god of thunder, casting divine judgment.

The court cards provide a unique glimpse into the imagined appearance of the people of Atlantis. Adorned in elegant attire, they are outfitted with opulent red and gold for the Rise Edition and regal purple and silver for the Sink Edition.

The Ace of Spades shares nearly identical designs but are distinguished by their contrasting colors. The Rise Edition boasts vibrant red and gold hues, while the Sink Edition captivates with cool tones of purple and silver.

Printed by RSPCC, each edition is limited to 1350 decks and comes with foiled number seals. Available NOW on Kickstarter from $22.

The Cross (Admiral Angels) Playing Cards

Historical. Martyr. Crown.

The Cross Playing Cards tells the story and influences of Christianity through cards. Designed by Peter Voth in collaboration with Riffle Shuffle the Admiral Angels edition comes in a blue colorway and prominently features the giant cross in the center with a giant crown sitting on top of it.

The back design of the cards mirrors that from the tuck featuring Angels, the Lamb of God, and the Lion of Judah. The artwork will be printed with gold metallic ink on the blue background. The Court cards feature historical figures that had rested in peace for their beliefs – grouped as the Modern Martyrs, the statues seen in the Westminster Abbey Gallery of the Great West Door.

The Aces show the symbols of the four evangelists who chronicled the story of Jesus Christ in the Gospels books in the Bible, while the Jokers featured an identical illustration of the legend of St. George and the Dragon, a scene where the knight bearing the cross symbol slaying a dragon with a long spear

Printed by TWPCC on the Luxury Finish and available for $15 from Riffle Shuffle.

Jerry's Nugget Kelly Green Edition Playing Cards

In the world of playing cards, few names hold as much weight as Jerry’s Nugget. Since their inception in 1970, these iconic cards have become legendary in the cardistry and magic communities. This year marks their 53rd anniversary, and to celebrate, Conjuring Arts and Riffle Shuffle have released the Jerry’s Nugget Kelly Green Edition.

Every card in this edition maintains the original Jerry’s Nugget’s remarkable thickness. This thickness isn’t a coincidence; it’s achieved through a meticulous process known as THIN CRUSHING of the United States Playing Card Company (USPCC)’s world-renowned premium (Bee) stock.

While the original design of Jerry’s Nugget cards remains untouched, there’s a twist in the color theme that sets the Kelly Green Edition apart. The design team harnessed cutting-edge playing card printing technologies from the USPCC to recapture the texture and sensation of the original Jerry’s Nugget as faithfully as possible.

It’s a delicate dance between classic and contemporary, bringing together two generations in a single deck of cards. The Jerry’s Nugget Kelly Green Edition playing cards are now available from Riffle Shuffle for $9.90.

The Great Creator Earth Edition Playing Cards

Greek. Earth. Creation.

The Great Creator Earth Edition playing cards is a collaboration between Widakk Design and Riffle Shuffle. The intricate back design features symmetrical decorations of the Greek architecture surrounding the borders and at the center, lies two guardian lions.

The number cards follow the same classic pattern as regular number cards. The Earth suit symbols are infused with beautiful flower petals with gold borders surrounding them. Every single one of the custom court cards holds an item that helps the process of creating the world. The bold Ace of Spades is guarded by two ancient guardians side by side, with the spade symbol in the center.

The deck is kept in a stunning tuck box featuring a Green and Gold hot foil stamp with precision embossing. Also, the inner tuck case is printed with sophisticated Green and Gold hot foil stamp artwork.

Printed by Taiwan Playing Card Company with their Luxury Paper Stock. Available on Vanishing Inc. for $14.95.

Deck View: Fireworks Playing Cards

Vibrant. Loud. Colors.

Designed by Tyler Pate and produced by Riffle Shuffle, Fireworks Playing Cards is a vibrant deck with gorgeous artwork and colors. This deck will make you reminisce about the times you spend with your loved ones, wandering on the lakeshore, enjoying the view with the warm breeze gently brushing your cheeks, and watching the fireworks show! 

Fireworks feature 100% custom artwork, from the eye-catching tuck box, pips to the flat-design card backs, gorgeous courts, and jokers. The fireworks design elements have been littered throughout the deck- sparks, fuse, explosion, and flames. 

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company with Metallic Inks and Bee Crushed Stock. Available NOW from Riffle Shuffle for $10.

Caesar Playing Cards, Final Week on Kickstarter!

Immerse yourself in the legacy of a visionary leader, Julius Caesar with The Caesar Playing Cards by Riffle Shuffle. Currently funding on Kickstarter, these cards unveil a tapestry of power, ambition, and triumph!

The Caesar Playing Cards come in two elegant editions: Green and Blue, each boasting premium features that enhance their allure. Made with premium green/blue matte finish paper and adorned with exquisite premium foils.

The tuck case itself serves as a gateway to the world of Julius Caesar, showcasing intricate designs brought to life with the use of two types of hot foils elegantly embossed on the boxes. From the commanding front design, featuring the headshot of Caesar and the iconic phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici,” to the poignant depiction of Caesar’s demise on the lower section, the tuck case encapsulates the essence of power, intrigue, and the transformative impact of Julius Caesar’s life and death.

Inside, the mirrored back design is a visual masterpiece, capturing the eye with its harmonious balance and intricate patterns. Elements from the era of Julius Caesar seamlessly intertwine, with majestic eagles, a powerful headshot of Caesar himself, and serpents symbolizing wisdom and transformation. Architectural motifs reminiscent of ancient Rome complete the composition, transporting you to a time steeped in grandeur and significance.

For the face cards, the royals exemplify meticulous craftsmanship. Each custom is designed with unrivalled attention to detail. From the commanding presence of Caesar himself to the elegance of the Queens and the strength of the Kings, every court card tells a story through its distinctive and captivating design.

The Ace of Spades in the Caesar Playing Cards stands as a testament to the commanding presence of Caesar. With its distinctive pose and the word “Pluto” symbolizing his influence and power, this card exudes authority and regality. The remaining Aces showcase grand depictions of the respective suits’ giant symbols, immersing you in a world of symbolism and artistry.

Even the custom number cards exhibit elegance and practicality. Meticulously designed, these cards strike the perfect balance between intricate detail and readability, allowing for smooth gameplay and easy identification of each card’s value. 

The allure doesn’t stop there. Caesar Playing Cards offer an exclusive INSIDE OUT Edition, specifically designed for those who appreciate the artwork inside the tuck case.

Reversing and assembling the tuck case in the opposite direction, this limited edition of 150 decks for each design allows collectors to display the full inside tuck case artwork, showcasing the illustration of the Assassination of Julius Caesar. It is a special collector’s item that adds a unique touch to your playing card collection.

Printed by TWPCC with their luxury finish. Available NOW on Kickstarter for $15.

Sirius B V5 Playing Cards

Show off your cardistry skills with the eye-catching Sirius B playing cards. The new version, The Sirius B V5 comes with an aesthetic pop of regal purple to emphasize the majestic motion of your cards. Sirius B Playing Cards series by Riffle Shuffle is inspired by the brightest star in our night sky. Like the previous versions, V5 sports a gradient of purple color. According to the product page,

We kept its original wavy designs that we’ve all grown to love. The Sirius-B V5 is here to celebrate the discovery of life in the galaxy. The layers of different color waves on the back design will be a reminder that there will always be a place for living organisms to prosper!

Inside the fully custom face cards have been recolored with the same color gradient to give it a consistent look. Since Sirius is located in the constellation Canis Major, also known as the “Big Dog,” which is why it’s known as the “Dog Star” reflected in the two jokers.

The deck is kept secured in a tuck box featuring a wrap-around design. When placing the three decks in a specific way, you will get a very cool display. The Sirius B V5 is printed by the United States Playing Card Company with Premium Bee Crushed Stock, Air Cushion Finish. Limited Edition of 2500.

Available on riffleshuffle.com for $8.95.

Orchestra Playing Cards by Riffle Shuffle

If you love classical music, you will be interested in Riffle Shuffle‘s latest release. Graphic designer Dario Genuardi is known for his works on Surfboard and Hype Beast Playing Cards for Riffle Shuffle, and he is back with another interesting deck, Orchestra Playing Cards.

The back design is an ensemble of musical instruments that can be found in an orchestra performance. They are all well-arranged on a dark background.

For the face cards, the royals are music players for the orchestra of the deck: flute, harp, violin, and more. The cards come with metallic gold ink to give them a touch of class.

The Ace of Spades features the head bust of a conductor holding up his stick. Both Jokers feature a musical performance using cymbals and castanets.

The tuck box is made of premium matte stock with artwork embossing. There are a few fun design elements on the interior artwork of the box and the ad card: sheet music of a musical tune that you can actually try to play.

The deck is printed with Taiwan Playing Cards Co. on the Legendary Stock. The deck is sold for $14.95 on riffleshuffle.com. Limited to 2000 decks.

The Grand (Golden Glamour Edition) Playing Cards

Champagne. Chandeliers. Glamor.

The Grand Golden Glamour Edition playing cards are designed by Bravo Design and produced by Riffle Shuffle. This fully custom deck reflects the glitz and glamour of the 1920s

The card backs are truly made to dazzle and follow the design principles of the art deco style of that age. The geometric patterns on the face cards are done in black and run across the entire card, matched up by the distinct art deco font of the indices.

The court cards feature characters that frequent The Grand, one by one. Elegant ladies and sleek gentlemen rub shoulders with dangerous-looking gangsters with guns. The Aces are a sight to behold, fully utilizing the Gold/Silver cold foil to establish the arrays of The Grand.

The tuck box is richly decorated mimicking the façade of the Grand Hotel built in a distinct art deco style. Printed by Cartamundi and available for $18 on vanishingincmagic.com.

The Cross Playing Cards by Peter Voth on Kickstarter

Adopting religious elements on playing cards might be controversial, yet they can provide beautiful artwork on a stack of small pasteboards. Each religion has its own artworks exploring its cultures and practices of it. In Christianity, the most prominent symbol is the Cross. German graphic designer Peter Voth collaborates with Riffle Shuffle to produce a deck of cards that explores this symbol. The Cross Playing Cards tells the story and influences of the Cross through cards.

There will be three editions of the Cross Playing Cards: Maroon Martyrs, Admiral Angels, and Golden Grace. The color scheme for these editions are red, blue, and gold respectively. The tuck box is using premium matte finish paper stock with premium embossing. The artwork on the box will have metallic foil. 

The front of the tuck box features the giant cross in the center with a giant crown sitting on top of it. There are two angels, each on one side, holding a cross and kneeling to the symbol. There are two sacred animals on the bottom, the lamb on the left and the lion on the right. There are a few phrases in Latin that can be found on the box.

The box has an interior artwork that depicts the sculpture gallery of figures that can be found above the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey in London.

The back design of the cards mirrors that from the back side of the box. It features a giant symmetrical cross in the center surrounded by Angels, the Lamb of God, and the Lion of Judah. There are two bird figures hidden within the detailed artwork: a dove and an eagle. The artwork will be printed with gold metallic ink on the colored background of respective editions. For the Golden Grace Edition, the artwork will be done in gold metallic foil.

The Number cards feature customized pips and customized indices. The index will be using a custom font made for the card design. The suits are saturated with the symbols of the Cross. You can find it in the center of each pip throughout the deck.

The Court cards feature historical figures that had rested in peace for their beliefs – grouped as the Modern Martyrs, the statues seen in the Westminster Abbey Gallery of the Great West Door.

All of the ten characters from the group appeared on the cards, such as Martin Luther King Jr. and St. Maximilian Kolbe. Two extra characters, who are not part of the group yet also martyrs, are added to complete the set. The characters are illustrated as a two-way portrait on top of a medieval church linework.

The Aces show the symbols of the four evangelists who chronicled the story of Jesus Christ in the Gospels books in the Bible. These symbols are signified as creatures prominently seen or mentioned. Ace of Spades featured St. Matthew, symbolized as a winged man or an angel. Ace of Hearts featured St. John, symbolized as an eagle. Ace of Clubs featured St. Mark, symbolized as a winged lion. Ace of Diamonds featured St. Luke, symbolized as a winged ox.

The Jokers featured an identical illustration of the legend of St. George and the Dragon, a scene where the knight bearing the cross symbol slaying a dragon with a long spear. It features in black and the respective color of each edition.

The deck will be printed by TWPCC on the Luxury Finish. Pledge starts at $14 for a single deck on Kickstarter.

Squeezers V4 Cherry Limeade Playing Cards

The classic Organic Playing Cards Squeezers are back with a TWIST! The Squeezers V4 Cherry Limeade now comes with a classic design and some new design elements and inks!

Squeezers playing cards are a fun deck with a contrasting red/green color palette and recognizable semi-custom vibrant court cards! Perfect for any magician or cardist.

The back design features metallic red ink with the classic dripping citrus! The tuck box and half brick box got a makeover that looks fresh!

Printed by USPCC on premium crushed stock this deck will last till the last drop! For every 6 decks you purchase, you will have access to ONE gilded deck at the price of $25 on riffleshuffle.com.

Less Than 48 Hours Remaining! Babylon Playing Cards by Studio Muti X Riffle Shuffle

Following the success of King Arthur playing cards, their first collab deck with Riffle Shuffle, Studio Muti returns for a new project on Kickstarter. Babylon Playing Cards are inspired by the wonders, mysteries, and legends of ancient Babylon.

The deck comes in three main colors: Ruby Red – Cerulean Blue – Forest Green; these three colors are in standard ink. Later, a new addition is introduced – Wonders Gold, which comes in gold cold foil. The tuck box features detailed embossing and foiling of a beautiful historical place called the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It will have an interior artwork of the Tower of Babel, a historical place that was mentioned in the Bible.

The card back design features an artwork that correlates with the ancient civilization of Babylon: the overview of the Ishtar Gate guarded by the entwined serpents and winged lions. The color will be based on each respective color edition.

The numbered cards will feature customized pips: there are detailed patterns within each pip. The courts represent the royals of the Babylon civilization: kings and queens as themselves, with jacks as warriors – they are adorned with costumes with great historical references.

The Ace of Spades featured mythical creatures that surround the lore of the ancient civilization: a big serpent with winged bulls. The Jokers feature identical artwork of Anzu: the winged lion-eagle creature holding a staff facing opposite directions.

The cards will be printed by Taiwan Playing Cards Co. and pledge starts at $13 for a single deck of your choice of color OR $36 for all the main three editions.

Atlantis Sink Edition Playing Cards on Kardify Spotlight

The Kardify ‘spotlight’ video series aims to give you the rundown on some of our favorite and unique decks of playing cards around. We aim to publish the 1-minute spotlight video every 3 weeks on our new Youtube channel (YouTube: kardify).

For this week, we have Riffle Shuffle’s Atlantis Sink Edition Playing Cards (buy). Sink Edition shows  Atlantis resting forever in the depths of the sea. The deck sports a cold blue design detailing in blue and silver foil. Behind, the buildings are a complete ruin, eaten by water and fire. Find out more in the video below and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE (YouTube: kardify)!