The Golem Playing Cards on Kickstarter

The Golem Playing Cards by 3rd Dominion merges ancient legend with masterful craftsmanship, transforming the Jewish folklore of the Golem into an ultra-limited series of hand-printed playing cards now seeking funds on Kickstarter. 

Designed by Andy Kurovets, each deck features a unique tuck box made with traditional linocut printing, enhanced by deluxe foils, deep embossing, and intricate outer and inner artwork. Inspired by the mystical tale of the Golem of Prague—a clay figure brought to life through sacred rituals—this collection captures the symbolic stages of its creation. 

Four fully custom decks are available: Formation, representing the shaping of the body from pure earth; Purification, reflecting the spiritual cleansing before animation; Inscription, symbolizing the holy words or divine names that grant life; and Activation, embodying the mystical awakening and command of the creature. 

Each stage is paired with its own distinctive foil—copper, aquamarine, violet, or silver—bringing depth and richness to the design. Exclusively offered to Kickstarter backers, these decks come in collector’s boxes crafted from black cardboard and stamped with a gold-foiled Golem logo. 

Printed on premium German linen card stock by NPCC, with gold or silver ink on the card backs, every deck is individually numbered and signed by the designer. Pledge starts at $16 on Kickstarter.

Deck View: Legends 852 V1 Playing Cards

Detailed. Revolutionary. Timeless.

In 2011, the Legends 852 V1 playing cards is the deck that redefined quality and set the standard for durability and performance for custom decks. Conceived by Lawrence Sullivan between 2009 and 2011, with guidance from Bill Kalush, design advice from David Blaine, and artwork by Mark Stutzman, it became the first widely acclaimed deck printed outside of USPCC to deliver a completely new, consistent handling experience

The deck is bold yet richly detailed with a classically ornate look blended with modern elegance, drawing inspiration from both Asian and Western mythology. The mirrored-back design is instantly recognizable even at a distance with a distinctive diamond-shaped theme.

From tuck case to seal, every element received the same attention to detail. While later Legends decks featured die cuts, embossing, and foil accents, the original 852 still carried an understated elegance and a finely printed stamp seal.

Card Flash: Cyclopeans Experimental LTD1111 Playing Cards

Stockholm17's Cyclopeans Experimental LTD1111 is a bold and visionary reinterpretation of the classic playing card deck. Forged in the mythical spirit of the Cyclopean realm, this limited edition release designed by Lorenzo Gaggiotti defies convention with its striking diamond-shaped design, transforming the familiar into something entirely new.

Each of the 1111 decks produced features fully custom face cards, including fully original court cards, jokers, and a uniquely designed ace of spades. 

The cards are poker-sized but rotated into a diamond layout, creating an eye-catching and unconventional aesthetic. The edges are printed in a deep matte red, enhancing the deck’s dark, experimental tone.

Housed in a premium tuck box crafted in Italy by Boschiero & Newton, the packaging includes a signature diamond-shaped cutout that echoes the deck’s distinctive form. 

Each deck comes with a custom-shaped acrylic display case from Carat Case Creations, a metal stand for elegant presentation, and is wrapped in protective plastic inside a branded outer box.

Hand-signed and numbered, the Cyclopeans Experimental LTD1111 is more than a deck—it’s a statement piece. A rare and one-of-a-kind collectible that fuses myth, design, and innovation into a singular creation. Available now on Stockholm17 for $70.

Artisans Wins Theory11's Tournament of Decks!

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Designed by Simon Frouws, the Artisan decks embody timeless elegance. With intricate detailing and a luxurious finish, they deliver the perfect fusion of style and sophistication.

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