Now on Kickstarter, Skulls & Roses Playing Cards

Just launched on Kickstarter! Skulls & Roses playing cards are created by Bruce Di Quinzio of Kardgic Playing Cards and designed by Joe Feldpausch. More than a deck, it is a meditation on life, death, and what lies beyond. This project reflects on change, beauty, and the unseen realms that connect us.

Inside, each suit is reimagined with geometric prisms that form dimensional pips, fractured pinstripe borders, and rich tonal palettes, from the deep greys of Spades and Clubs to the maroon elegance of Hearts and Diamonds. 

The custom courts reimagine Kings, Queens, and Jacks as regal, faceted skulls crowned in gothic grandeur, while the Jokers contrast serenity and passion, linked by mirrored roses. The Ace of Spades, centerpiece of the deck, features a bold geometrical skull within its spade, entwined by organic vine-like details, a striking symbol of transformation and renewal.

The tuck case blends vintage cathedral-inspired ornamentation with modern geometric symmetry. Faceted skulls mirror each other across the design, softened by delicate rose flourishes, while earthy tones and intricate pinstripes lend a timeless, architectural elegance.

Printed by WJPC and pledge starts at $12 on Kickstarter.

First Look: Skulls & Roses Playing Cards

Skulls of death, roses of life... together they embody transformation, rebirth, and the eternal cycle. Created by Bruce Di Quinzio of Kardgic Playing Cards, Skulls & Roses is more than a deck, it is a meditation on life, death, and what lies beyond. Designed during the stillness of the pandemic by Joe Feldpausch, this project reflects on change, beauty, and the unseen realms that connect us.

The tuck case blends vintage cathedral-inspired ornamentation with modern geometric symmetry. Faceted skulls mirror each other across the design, softened by delicate rose flourishes, while earthy tones and intricate pinstripes lend a timeless, architectural elegance.

Inside, the cards continue the theme of duality. Each suit is reimagined with geometric prisms that form dimensional pips, fractured pinstripe borders, and rich tonal palettes, from the deep greys of Spades and Clubs to the maroon elegance of Hearts and Diamonds. 

The custom courts reimagine Kings, Queens, and Jacks as regal, faceted skulls crowned in gothic grandeur, while the Jokers contrast serenity and passion, linked by mirrored roses.

The Ace of Spades, centerpiece of the deck, features a bold geometrical skull within its spade, entwined by organic vine-like details, a striking symbol of transformation and renewal.

Now on Kickstarter.

Wow! Monarch (Prestige Edition) Playing Cards

To celebrate Theory11's 18th Anniversary, they've reimagined one of the most iconic decks in their catalog and ELEVATED it to an entirely new level of luxury. 

The new Monarch Prestige Edition features a breathtaking full-foil back design, with the entire background rendered in radiant gold foil. Layered over it is a striking dark bronze foil, creating depth and contrast that catches the light from every angle.

This special edition is the result of nearly two decades of pursuing the impossible and refining the art of luxury playing cards. More than just a deck, it represents the culmination of years of dedication and craftsmanship.

The Monarch Prestige Edition will only be available in limited quantities, and once it’s gone... it’s gone. Available on Theory11 for $14.95.

Deck View: Fortress Playing Cards

Lore. Gaming. Narrative.

This limited-edition deck of playing cards by Fortress, the ultimate gaming bar and entertainment venue in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. This deck beautifully crafted deck is a fully illustrated gateway into the lore of Fortress and Arcune, where every suit and every card carries a fragment of the story.

Inside you’ll find fully custom designed cards and two custom Jokers, each one alive with intricate artwork inspired by beloved characters such as Vela, Jim, Bootes, and Carina. The suits themselves are woven into the narrative: the Spades belong to Jim the Troll, the Diamonds shimmer with Bootes’ magic, the Clubs clash with Carina’s axe and sword, and the Hearts are infused with Vela’s eerie green mist. Even the Jokers hold power, storming through the deck as Tormance and Kadath.

The design extends beyond the cards. The card backs bear the mystical “F” sigil, while the tuck box is richly detailed to capture the elegance and mystery of the universe it represents. Printed on premium cardstock, priced at $9.

Deck View image courtesy of @laitostarr777.