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. 

WB 100th Anniversary Playing Cards

In celebration of Warner Bros. Discovery’s illustrious century-long legacy in storytelling, a special limited edition of playing cards has been crafted in collaboration with Theory11.

These decks encapsulate a century’s worth of cherished characters and unforgettable moments from their most beloved series, offering an enchanting experience for every game night. One of Theory11’s Black Friday releases last month, this deck is a treasure trove of nostalgia, featuring a collection of beloved characters from Warner Bros. Discovery’s iconic series.

From Willy Wonka and Superman to Harry Potter, Scooby-Doo, Wonder Woman, Elf, Batman, Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, The Wizard of Oz, The Lord of the Rings, and many more, each card takes players on a nostalgic journey through the timeless magic of storytelling.

The captivating flat vibrant illustrations boast exceptional print quality, providing a visual treat for fans of these iconic franchises. Enhanced with intricate gold foil and letterpress printing, the packaging elevates the entire experience, adding an element of elegance to the ensemble.

Available for $12.95 on Theory11.

Monkey King and Journey to the West Playing Cards

The Monkey King is a prominent figure in Asian folklore – the anthropomorphic monkey whose journey is for self-enlightenment. He travels with a monk and other two disciples to the West to retrieve Buddhist sutras from the realm of Buddha and his disciples. On the latest release, Alpha present them as decks of playing cards. Introducing Monkey King and Journey to the West Playing Cards.

The tuck box for Monkey King is a great piece of craftsmanship and design laden with intricate details. The centre of the front side of the box features an elegant plaque with written Chinese characters that said: “Monkey King”. The box is crafted with a Pop-Up element – when opening the box, it will flap open cross-shaped illustrations, showing the four poses of the Monkey King. Each deck will be numbered with a custom seal on the bottom.

Collaborating with ARK, the cards present beautiful illustrations based on the Monkey King story. The four Aces feature the Monkey King in four different Taoist poses. The court cards present characters from the Monkey King folklore.

The Jokers feature a diptych artwork of the Monkey King’s staff. The back design features illustrations of intricate compositions of scrolls, writings, ornaments, and dragons with the staff in the centre. Also, the cards for the Monkey King will have a gold color scheme with holographic flood foil.

Journey to the West Playing Cards is the next addition to the Monkey King. The Aces for this deck featured the four members of the travelling troop to the West: The Monkey King, the monk, and the two disciples. The back design is modified – featuring add-ons of two-way folding fans showing the silhouettes of the four characters. The plaque on the front of the box is modified to state “Journey to the West”.

Journey to the West Playing Cards has three editions. The Standard Edition is the most standard: featuring a classic premium matte box with colorful artwork and embossing with standard cards. The Black Box Set features two decks with two contrasting color scheme: Black and Silver with HOLO foil. 

The tuck boxes for the Black Box Set deck have the same features as the Monkey King box – only this box shows the four main characters. Those two decks will be stored inside a premium crafted box – its double-door box can stand on its own when it is opened. The Deluxe Set features two decks with holographic foil gilding decks stored inside a wooden box complete with an engraved metal card.

The Monkey King deck starts at $23 and the Journey to the West Playing Cards is available at $13 for Standard Edition. It is available now at TCC Playing Card.

Inception Playing Cards

Imagination. Dynamic. Excitement.

Designed from the ground up by Dhon Ragadio and produced by Runit Decks, Inception playing cards combine unconventional shapes forming a familiar set of images – igniting imagination fueled by excitement!

Featuring a fully custom artwork for each court card, numbered cards, aces, and jokers, without detaching from the playing card familiarity we are accustomed to. The organic-looking card backs are composed of seemingly unusual shapes forming a familiar set of images, where one trivial discovery will lead to a successive larger discovery, and eventually, to a grand reveal.

Printed by The United States Playing Card Company on Premium crushed (Bee) stock with Embossed (Air-Cushion) finish. Available now from runitdecks.com.