Dedalo Playing Cards by Thirdway Industries Funded Within 7 Hours

In less than 7 hours, the Kickstarter campaign for Thirdway Industries’ Dedalo Playing Cards has reached its €20,000 funding goal. Dedalo is inspired by mythology and meticulously illustrated by Giovanni Meroni with a sharp and modern style.

Dedalo Alpha, Dedalo Omega and Dedalo Apeiron are available on the Kickstarter project. Check out our First Look for the backstory and details.

The first stretch goal is at €30,000 and unlocks embossing on all Dedalo tucks. Given that the campaign only launched 24 hour ago and still has 29 days to go, it’s not hard to believe that a number of stretch goals will be smashed by then.

Dedalo Playing Cards will be printed by Expert Playing Card Co. and features rich and complex lore, which complements the artistry of the images. It is currently standing at €23,312 from 338 backers.

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Card Radar: Run It Once (First Edition) Playing Cards

Created by professional poker player Phil Galfond, Run It Once (RIO) is a place where poker enthusiasts and contribute professional-level strategy. The RIO crew partnered up with Underbelly to design the first edition of the Run It Once Playing Cards.

The Classy RIO brand is reflected by it’s clean, elegant and luxurious logo. The deck was meticulously designed to match the palatial look and feel of the brand. The team at Underbelly landed on a style that was sleek, geometric and modern.

Each suit was designed with a unique personality to give the deck depth and variety while still remaining true to RIO’s brand. Diamonds are crafted to be rugged and adventurous, spades strong an ruthless, clubs secretive and seductive, and hearts trustworthy and approachable.

The deck features a one-way back and are printed on plastic playing card stock.

RIO’s logo is prominently displayed on the black tuck laced with black foil, giving it a touch of class and elegance.

Priced at $20 per deck and currntly out of stock at store.runitonce.com

Deck View: Fandangled (First Edition) Playing Cards

Angled. Modern. Unique.

Designed by Stewart West and John Johnson of TunnelBravo, the Fandangled Playing Cards are a modern take on the traditional deck with all new suits, pips, courts, jokers and backs.

According to the designers, they've re-branded the classic playing card deck – looking at every aspect from a new angle. Literally. Every element of the design is angled. The deck features intricate geometric line-work, a unique approach to face cards and suits.

The cards are printed on Bicycle-grade stock by the United States Playing Card Company. Available from JP Games.

First Look: Jaguar Playing Cards by 9780 Design

[Update] Jaguar Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

Jaguar Playing Cards is an elegant and bold deck is created by 9780 Design studio, designer of Venom, Venom Strike and Dr. Jekyll and Hyde Playing Cards. Jaguar Playing Cards are inspired by what the animal represents - Mystery - Bold - Simplicity - Precision.

The Black Edition is the first in the series of Jaguar's new line of signature playing cards. Wrapped in alluring black with the magnificent beast on the tuck, these cards commission a perfect blend of minimalistic beauty and a striking design.

Jaguar will be printed by the Expert Playing Card Co., ensuring the same storied quality and will feature a gorgeous black stock matte tuck case.

A second deck will be offered in the Kickstarter campaign. Here’s Manoj Kaushal to tell us more,

For the stretch goals we wanted to create a prized possession, a deck that looked like jewelled in gold. Caged inside stretch goal is Jaguar Cards dipped in pure molten gold. Mesmerising is the word to describe the sight of the beast in front of the tuck carved in gold. 

[Update] Jaguar Playing Cards are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

The provisional launch date for the campaign will be 03 June 2016.


To keep up to date with Jaguar and anything 9780 Design Studio, visit 9780design.com