Ukioyo 2099 Playing Cards on Kickstarter

Embark on a journey through time and tradition with UKIYO 2099, a revolutionary fusion of ancient Samurai valor and futuristic cyberpunk innovation, encapsulated in a deck of playing cards. Designed by Kardeck, the decks draw inspiration from the rich tapestry of Japanese legends and myths, UKIYO 2099 reimagines historical figures and mythical creatures in a bold, futuristic setting teeming with powerful Mechas and glowing neons.

Each card in the deck is meticulously crafted with original illustrations, inviting you to delve into the epic and mysterious stories of Japan like never before. The UKIYO 2099 deck is available in two captivating editions: the enigmatic YAMI (Darkness) and the radiant HIKARI (Light), each offering a unique visual experience. The YAMI Edition features two exclusive Jokers representing Sōjōbō and Minogame, while the HIKARI Edition showcases Jokers featuring Kuzunoha and Shuten-dōji.

The tuck boxes are adorned with highly detailed 3D embossing, featuring a Mecha Dragon on the front and a cyberpunk Samurai robot on the back, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle that merges the ancient with the ultra-modern.

In addition to the playing cards, collectors have the opportunity to acquire limited edition UKIYO 2099 coins and previous decks as exclusive add-ons, making this project a must-have for any aficionado of Japanese culture and cyberpunk aesthetics.

Crafted by Legends Playing Cards Co. with exceptional quality and a smooth feel, every card is printed on Classic Finish. Pledge starts at $25 on Kickstarter.

Uncover Ancient Myths with Tales of Gaia Playing Cards

Explore a world where ancient stories and elemental magic come to life with Kardeck’s “Tales of Gaia” playing cards. Now seeking funds on Kickstarter, “Tales of Gaia” offers two limited editions, Daydream and Nightshade.

In “Tales of Gaia,” you’ll step into a world where the elements of nature and human emotions intertwine. Through tales of war and love, bravery and betrayal, each card tells a story that unravels in Gaia, a realm where every gust, flame, ripple, and rock holds timeless secrets.

The artwork on the cards is a testament to the dedication of the creators. Elegant shapes on the tuck case suggest the gentle touch of wind, the warmth of fire, the fluidity of water, or a leaf wafting through the air. The Crystal Tree on the front of the cards cradles a glowing crystal, a symbol of ancient stories and enchantment. Mystical roots and plants beneath the tree weave silent tales, sharing Gaia’s secrets.

On the card backs, enchanted roots curl around symbols of Air, Water, Fire, and Earth, each guardian of elemental tales. Their energies converge in a mystical dance towards the centre, where a grand, luminous crystal pulses with the ancient and unified power of Gaia, whispering stories of a world bound by magic and mystery.

With 56 entirely custom playing cards, every card features an original illustration that tells a story, adding depth and intrigue to your card nights.

In the Daydream Edition, you’ll find two exclusive Jokers representing Terrara and Aerara, the Primordial Sisters of Earth and Wind. The Nightshade Edition boasts two exclusive Jokers featuring Aquara and Flamara, the Primordial Sisters of Water and Fire.

The tuck case of each edition is adorned with highly detailed 3D embossing, making them true collector’s items. Also, they are numbered and sealed with a unique custom seal, emphasizing the exclusivity and collectibility of these decks.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Co. on Classic Finish paper, ensuring exceptional quality and a smooth feel. Available NOW on Kickstarter for $24.

Final Days on Kickstarter, KLEOS Playing Cards

French designer Olivier Leoncini of Kardeck has a passion for combining the futuristic technology of sci-fi with ancient mythologies coming from different civilizations. His previous deck series with this theme: Akheton and Zodiakai, were both successfully crowd-funded and loved by the community. Now, Kardeck is ready to introduce another mix-up. Introducing KLEOS Playing Cards, a deck series that mixed Greek mythology with sci-fi.

There are two main editions of the deck series: NYX and EOS, both representing evil and good respectively. NYX edition features premium black paper with diamond orange foil and silver sparkling holographic foil.

EOS edition features premium white paper with diamond blue foil and gold sparkling holographic foil. Both editions will feature a custom silver numbered seal. The tuck box features the artwork of the Corinthian helmet and Athena’s Owl.

The pips for the deck are also customised, each representing a mythical relic of the gods. All of the Aces come with intricate borders with a slightly enlarged pip.

Inside, the face cards feature original illustrations of the Greek pantheon of gods and goddesses along with mythological beasts. The courts showcase 12 Greek deities known as the Gods of the Olympians.

Each deck includes two different jokers – In the NYX edition, the jokers feature Medusa and Minotaur, while in the EOS edition, the jokers feature Pegasus and Hydra. 

The back design features two symmetrically opposed flying Owls of Athena above the intricate sci-fi pattern. When both owls are viewed, it forms the head of the Minotaur. NYX edition features a darker colour scheme, while the EOS edition features a brighter colour scheme. 

Printed on Classic Finish by Legends Playing Card Co. Pledge starts at $25 for a single deck on Kickstarter.

Less than 24 hours on Kickstarter, AKHETON Playing Cards

AKHETON Playing Cards is a futuristic mythology deck of playing cards where Sci-Fi and Egyptian mythology merge. Less than 24 hours on Kickstarter, the fully custom deck is designed by Kardeck, a French team of card enthusiasts. Their goal is to create playing cards with unique and original themes to awaken everyone’s curiosity. 

The fully custom deck features hand-illustrated courts featuring courts in a cool futuristic Mecha-suit. The pips are inspired by the Science-Fiction genre with Futuristic pyramidal shapes evoking Spaceships, Egyptian Symbols, and advanced technology. 

To stick with the overall AKHETON design, the card backs are embellished with Mecha parts, Futuristic Pyramid architecture, Sci-Fi Hexagon pattern, and Laserbeams. 

  

The deck is packaged in an eye-catching tuck box featuring the Sci-fi aesthetic with a fantastic Egyptian mythology twist. The tucks are embellished with Holographic Gold Foil Black (Dusk) /White (Dawn) Paper. The contrasting colors give this deck a distinctive style.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Co. and pledges starts at $21 on Kickstarter.

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NEOTOKYO Playing Cards, Only 3 More Days on Kickstarter

NEOTOKYO Playing Cards by Kardeck is a cool and stylish deck currently funding on Kickstarter. The fully custom deck has been designed to reflect the futuristic side of Tokyo. 

The hand-illustrated courts feature Powerful Heroes from NEOTOKYO. The pips inspired by the Cyberpunk genre with a strong Neon Blue for Spades/Clubs, and a bold Neon Magenta for Hearts/Diamonds. 

The Futuristic shapes and symmetry evoke Cyber-Tech with complex circuit boards and balanced Mechas structures that refer to diverse Japanese Manga and Anime. 

The custom card back design is embellished by a HUD Interface, futuristic gears, mecha parts, blue neon energy lasers, and a magenta neon circuit network. 

The tuck is packaged in an eye-catching tuck box featuring the Sci-fi Cyberpunk aesthetic with a magnificent traditional Japanese twist. ネオ東京 NEOTOKYO is written on the front surrounded by various Mecha parts and circuit boards. 

The tuck is embellished with Magenta Foil on Shadow Black Paper. The contrasting colors gives this deck a distinctive style. Each NEOTOKYO Deck has been upgraded with a Premium Embossing on top of the Magenta Foil, without extra cost after hitting its stretched goal.

Printed by Legends Playing Card Co. on the Classic Finish. Pledge starts at $22 on Kickstarter.

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