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: Delirium (Absolute Edition) Playing Cards

Vibrant. Luxurious. Surreal.

Delirium (Absolute Edition) Playing Cards by Giovanni Meroni is the luxurious centerpiece of the Delirium Lost series, combining playful fantasy with premium production.

Exclusive to Kickstarter back in 2018, the Absolute edition shares the same whimsical card artwork as Delirium Ascension, featuring the signature Delirium creatures across the courts, Jokers, Ace of Spades, and card backs. The real distinction lies in its striking presentation.

The tuck box is lavishly produced with deep embossing, shimmering gold holofoil on the exterior, and rich gold foil interior printing, giving the deck a highly reflective, collectible finish. Combined with Giovanni’s bold use of color and layered design language, the deck feels both energetic and refined.

As with many Thirdway Industries releases, the visual identity remains cohesive from box to cards, blending surreal character art with ornate detailing in a way that stands out immediately in any collection. Available now on Thirdway Industries,

Liminal Playing Cards by Thirdway Industries

Liminal, a new playing card series that exists beyond the door, suspended in a world that is both hidden and ever-present. This new Thirdway Industries' release will feature two versions of the deck, with final names still to be revealed. The red box edition, adorned with the Two-Faced creature, will feature metallic gilded edges and will be available exclusively to Patreon supporters of Thirdway Industries. 

The foil is luminous, and richly detailed, giving the cards a striking presence in hand. Both versions of the deck will be housed in tuck boxes made with custom specialty paper, enhanced by hot foil stamping and 3D sculpted embossing. This time, the embossing was designed specifically around the architectural form of the box itself, making it an integral part of the design rather than a surface embellishment.

From a design perspective, Liminal represents an experiment in a slightly different direction than Gio's usual work. It leans into surrealism, built on symbolic forms such as Betrayers and Order, but with greater detail and a structure that feels more traditionally “standard” for a deck of playing cards. Much of the visual language draws inspiration from classic French card design, while remaining fully custom throughout. 

The lore of Liminal is intentionally incomplete. It is not meant to be fully explained, only suggested. This ambiguity is central to how Gio approaches storytelling through playing cards. The Liminal World exists beyond the threshold, metaphysical in nature and hidden in plain sight. Within it rule four Genii... Hatred, Insight, Gold, and Blood- figures that serve as kings, sometimes benevolent and sometimes cruel, their true nature never fully fixed.

Alongside them are four Sirens, the queens of this world, whose voices shape its rhythm and tone. They are known as Devout, Serene, Majestic, and Alluring, each singing a different kind of truth. Standing at the threshold are four Guardians: Wise, Bestial, Favored, and Silent. Whether they exist to prevent entry into the Liminal World or to stop something from escaping it remains unclear.

The Jokers take the form of four beings known as the Wanderers, described as gods made flesh... strange, powerful, and incomplete. Only one is revealed for now: the Two-Faced One, a clever and opportunistic figure who shifts with the wind and survives by constant change.

Liminal wee be printed by Kingstar using gold cold foil, a process chosen for its ability to cover large foil areas while preserving extreme precision and fine detail.

Deck View: Fiamma Rossa Playing Cards

Fiery. Tempting. Opulent.

Fiamma Rossa from Thirdway Industries explores the seductive pull of danger through rich materials and symbolic design. Created as a 2025 Q1 Patreon release, the deck features fully custom faces highlighted with gold cold foil, while the backs shimmer with layered red and gold hot foil. 

Black gilded edges frame the cards, amplifying the dramatic contrast and reinforcing its theme of forbidden allure. The tuck box mirrors the intensity, dressed in multiple layers of foil inside and out, finished with a numbered seal. 

Limited to 1,000 decks and printed by LPCC. Available now for $32 on Thirdway Industries.

New Addition to the Chaos Playing Cards Series

Chaos Playing Cards by Thirdway Industries continues to live up to the name with a bold design philosophy that embraces unpredictability and color. Loud, vibrant, and deliberately unrestrained, the Chaos series is built for collectors who enjoy variety, premium finishes, and visually explosive decks.

The core release, Chaos Bestiary, introduces the deck’s defining feature: the “Chaos Factor.” Each Bestiary deck is produced with a unique combination of foil colors, making every copy visually distinct.

With at least four foil colors per tuck box, three on the exterior and one inside... no two decks are guaranteed to look the same. Some foils are even layered twice, combining standard metallic tones with transparent holographic effects for dramatic contrast. 

Artwork throughout the deck is fully custom. Even the pips are illustrated, each transformed into playful, creature-like symbols with horns, wings, and expressive faces. The court cards draw inspiration from mythological monsters, including sirens, dragons, and fish-men, giving the deck a cohesive but wildly imaginative aesthetic. Custom aces continue the theme with equally eccentric character designs.

Limited to 2,000 decks total, each Chaos Bestiary color variant exists in only a few hundred copies, reinforcing the collectible nature of the release. Complementing it is Chaos Pandemonium, a Kickstarter-exclusive gilded edition limited to 1,000 decks. This version removes the Chaos Factor in favor of a unified design, featuring holographic silver gilded edges, a fully foiled premium tuck box inside and out, and a numbered seal.

Printed on premium Italian paper and produced by Kingstar, the cards feature holographic silver cold foil on both sides. Pledge starts at $.. on Kickstarter.

The Limited Edition Flare Playing Cards

Flare Playing Cards is a striking collaboration between Canadian cybersecurity company Flare.io and Thirdway Industries. The deck is inspired by hackers, digital threats, and the hidden layers of the internet. Designed by Giovanni Meroni, this deck serves as the official playing cards of Flare.io and stands out as one of the most concept-driven releases in recent memory.

Like all Thirdway's deck, this custom deck features a lore where the four suits represent opposing forces in cyberspace. Hearts and Diamonds embody threats such as social engineering, malware, and automated attacks, while Spades and Clubs symbolize the analysts, researchers, and defenders working to stop them.

Each court card is thoughtfully illustrated as a specific role within this digital battlefield, transforming familiar figures into phishers, ransomware operators, SOC analysts, CISOs, and cyber law enforcers.

The Jokers continue the theme with clever symbolism. One represents the onion, a nod to the Tor network and the anonymous, unpredictable nature of the dark web. The other reimagines Telegram as a vintage communication device, referencing its central role in modern cybercrime networks. 

The luxury tuck box is finished with custom paper and silver foil, reinforcing the deck’s high-end feel.

Printed by the United States Playing Card Company, Flare Playing Cards feature pure silver metallic ink on the cards themselves, adding a sleek, technical sheen that complements the theme. Limited quantities available on Thirdway Industries for $28.

Kardify's Deck of the Year 2025

We’ve wrapped up our annual review, looking back on the events of the playing card industry over the past year. This year... our biggest recognition ‘Deck of the Year’ goes to....

Moonbound by Thirdway Industries. 

Moonbound is 52 Plus Jokers club deck this year and it is a striking collaboration that unites the creative vision of Giovanni Meroni with the craftsmanship of Boschiero & Newton and Legends  Playing Card Company. 

Inside, players and collectors will find gold cold foiling on both the faces and backs, creating a luminous shimmer that highlights the intricate illustrations. 

The deck includes the 52 custom cards along with two Jokers, each rendered with the same meticulous artistry that defines the whole project. Each deck comes housed in a custom die-cut outer sleeve textured and foiled. 

Congratulations to Giovanni Meroni!

Oh... if you want to vote for YOUR favourite deck of 2025, head to the Deck of the Year awards website and select your favourite deck or designer in one of 14 categories! The DOTY's are a celebration of playing card design and those who create them. With a focus on poker-size decks that have come out within the calendar year.

Deck View: Arcane Tales Playing Cards

Enchanted. Illustrated. Playful.

Arcane Tales is the second entry in Thirdway Industries’ Tales series, a collection inspired by classic fairy tales, fables, and timeless storybooks. Designed by Giovanni Meroni, the deck brings together magical characters drawn from beloved stories like Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Sleeping Beauty, all reimagined in Meroni’s bold, narrative-driven style.

With elegant metallic inks, Arcane Tales is fully custom and richly illustrated, offering a world of wizards, faeries, enchanted creatures, and iconic archetypes. Each suit represents a different realm of magic: the spellcasters of Spades, the romantic legends of Hearts, the wild forest spirits of Clubs, and the mythic mountain dwellers of Diamonds. 

The deck also includes two alternative court cards featuring different characters, adding even more storytelling potential. Printed by USPCC on Bicycle stock and available now from Thirdway Industries store for $16.

Deck View: Damokles Ruinae Playing Cards

Velvet. Ominous. Myth.

Damokles Ruinae is the rare edition of the Damokles series by Thirdway Industries, created as a Kickstarter-exclusive edition that embodies the shadow side of the myth. 

Inside, every card is alive with metallic detail, two inks on the backs (copper and silver) and three on the faces (copper, silver, and a glint of green). The artwork captures the ever-looming danger of Damocles: the Ace of Spades shows a sword suspended by a string, while each court card bears its own hidden story, with unique swords dangling above the royals as symbols of fate. The Jokers are full-length illustrations of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, rendered with beautiful line work.

Damokles Ruinae comes wrapped in luxury Italian velvet, its deep black surface stamped with hot foil by the artisans at Boschiero & Newton. Only around 800 of these hauntingly beautiful decks were produced.

Printed by USPCC on Bicycle stock. Available from Thirdway Industries for $49.

Deck View: Chaos Maelstrom Playing Cards

Mythic. Gilded. Chaotic.

Chaos Maelström playing cards is a dazzling edition of the Chaos deck series by Thirdway Industries. Every detail is infused with brilliance: holographic gold cold foil shimmers across both sides of the cards, the edges gleam with holographic gilding, and the tuck box itself, is layered in gold foil inside and out. Each deck is sealed with a numbered stamp, and at its center stands the emblematic gold Cat, ruler of Chaos.

Inside, the courts are alive with mythological monsters, from sirens and fish-men to dragons and other otherworldly beings, each tied to the chaotic realms. The Blackness of Spades is home to terrifying creatures banished by Order. The Depths of Hearts swirl with violent currents and unpredictable friendships. Diamonds lead to Tartarus, a realm of fire, torment, and maddening bureaucracy. The Clubs rise in the Emerged Lands, forests and mountains where endless battles rage with no clear purpose.

Here, control is an illusion. Chaos is freedom, unpredictable, wild, and alive. At the summit of Olympus, one deity reigns above all: the Cat. 

Printed by King Star and available now on Thirdway Industries for $75.

Obsession (Rapture Edition) Playing Cards

Opulent. Symbolic. Irresistible.

Obsession Rapture Playing Cards by Giovanni Meroni of Thirdway Industries is an extravagant, art-driven deck that explores the darker shades of desire and fantasy.

The Rapture edition in the Obsession series stands apart with full hot foil on both card faces and backs with eye-catching pink and magenta foil illuminating the Hearts and Diamonds, while Clubs and Spades shimmer in green. This opulent treatment extends to green metallic gilding on the card edges, giving the deck a rich, iridescent finish.

Inside, you'll find fully custom aces, pips, backs, and one-way courts in Meroni’s signature style, an intricate fusion of elegance, symbolism, and intensity. Even the four jokers mirror the deck’s bold contrast of pink and green, completing this rare collector’s piece.

Limited to only 777 decks, each deck is housed in a luxurious Italian paper tuckbox, wrapped in deep green hot foil. Printed by King Star and Available now for $44 on Thirdway Industries.

Deck View: Incubo Mezzanotte Playing Cards

Intricate. Visual. Midnight.

Incubo Mezzanotte Playing Cards by Giovanni Meroni of Thirdway Industries brings nightmares to life with intricate, hauntingly beautiful design. This art-focused deck prioritizes storytelling and visual impact over traditional playability.

The Mezzanotte edition features a luxurious tuck crafted from Italian black paper, adorned with two layers of matte foil and embossing. Yellow and white matte foil form the artwork, while the interior reveals a hidden design in black metallic foil.

The card backs display a striking two-way illustration: a raven trapped in a birdcage holding a key, framed by vivid yellow borders. Inside, each face card presents a unique one-way, full-length character illustration—16 in total, including 12 courts and 4 jokers—all drawn in Meroni's signature style.

Printed by USPCC and limited to around 1,600 decks. Available NOW on Thirdway Industries for $29.

The Gentleman Thief (Scion Edition) Playing Cards

Charm. Elegant. Rich.

The Gentleman Thief (Scion Edition) playing cards  is the first chapter in Thirdway Industries’ trilogy inspired by the legendary Arsène Lupin. This edition represents the refined, charismatic side of the protagonist—prestige, power, and social influence. It’s the most elegant and optimistic deck in the series, capturing the gentleman in the thief.

Inside, the cards feature metallic inks that highlight the artwork with subtle shimmer and sophistication. Each unique character, from the Kings, Queens and Jokers unfold an enigmatic narrative, adding layers of mystery to the experience.

Scion is housed in a luxurious tuck box printed in Italy by Boschiero & Newton, featuring premium Italian paper and adorned with white and metallic copper foils on the front, with an additional metallic copper foil inside.

An Elegant, elusive, and richly detailed deck that invites you into the world where charm and deception go hand in hand. Available NOW from Thirdway Industries for $25.

Celestial Playing Cards by Thirdway Industries:

Thirdway Industries just launched Celestial, a stunning new series of playing cards inspired by angels and the divine choirs of Heaven. Each deck features entirely unique illustrations, reimagining angelic beings through the lens of symbolic, powerful design illustrated by Giovanni Meroni.

The Celestial series includes three distinct decks: Sophia, Fulgida, and Amor Dei, each representing a facet of angelic virtue: wisdom, radiance, and love. While the fully custom face cards remains consistent, the artwork of each are wholly individual.

Each court card represents a different angelic choir- Seraphim, Dominions, Ophanim, and more... rendered with entirely unique character art per deck. Every edition is housed in an ultra-premium German paper tuck, foil-stamped inside and out, manufactured by Boschiero & Newton in Italy.

Celestial Sophia shimmers in rose and teal, printed with pure silver and azure metallic inks by USPCC. It evokes mystery, patience, and insight—heavenly knowledge made manifest.

Celestial Fulgida blazes with gold and rose gold inks, symbolizing divine justice and the raw brilliance of truth.

Celestial Amor Dei, the rarest in the series (just 775 copies), is wrapped in holographic foil from edge to edge, both on the cards and the gilding, and is a Kickstarter exclusive. 

Add-ons such as box sets, coins, uncut sheets and lore booklets are available during the campaign. Pledge starts at $19 on Kickstarter. 

Card Flash: Fiamma Rossa Playing Cards

"Like moths to a flame, we crave what hurts us most." That haunting phrase from Thirdway Industries' product page sets the tone for Fiamma Rossa playing cards, a bold release for TWI’s 2025 Q1 Patreon rewards.

Fiamma Rossa is an indulgent display of luxury and symbolism. The custom faces, including the courts are adorned with gold cold foil, while the card backs comes with dual layers of red and gold hot foil. The entire deck is black gilded, giving it an ominous edge that complements its theme of temptation and danger.

The eye-catching tuck box continues the lavish treatment with two layers of foil on the outside, one on the inside, and a sleek numbered seal. 

Limited to just 1,000 decks and produced by LPCC. Available now for $32 on Thirdway Industries.

Obsession Playing Cards by Thirdway Industries

Obsession Playing Cards are an artistic exploration of desire, dreams, and the fine line between fantasy and nightmare. Designed by Giovanni Meroni of Thirdway Industries, this series delves into the theme of obsession, crafting a collection that blends elegance, passion, and mystery.

Two decks are on offer during the Kickstarter campaign, Obsession Yearn and Obsession Rapture. The Yearn edition is the foundation of the series, embodying refinement with a striking color palette and a luxurious tuckbox. 

The design balances classic playing card elements with the distinctive Thirdway Industries aesthetic, ensuring a deck that is both functional and captivating.

Obsession Rapture edition elevates the theme with a more opulent approach. This exclusive edition features hot foil on both the faces and back of the cards, with pink and magenta foil for Hearts and Diamonds, and green foil for Clubs and Spades.

The deck is further enhanced with green metallic gilding, adding a layer of sophistication. Limited to just 777 copies, Rapture is a rare collector’s piece, housed in a luxury Italian paper tuckbox with shimmering green hot foil accents.

Inside, both decks feature fully custom elements, including aces, pips, and backs, while maintaining a familiar structure for ease of play. The four unique jokers combine the pink and green foil elements, creating a visually stunning addition to the set.

The decks are printed by Kingstar PCC and pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter.