Bicycle Serenity Playing Cards

Amid the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Bicycle Serenity Playing Cards invite players to pause, breathe, and embrace stillness. The latest release by EmilySleights52 channels tranquility through motion, transforming each flourish and fan into a moment of calm.

The deck’s design embraces a borderless two-way back pattern, radiating fluidity and balance with each movement. The custom pips introduce a subtle modern aesthetic, while the recolored standard courts provide a familiar yet refreshed touch. 

Hidden among the details are two Jokers featuring a reveal, along with a double backer and a clever gaff card — the “blurry” 8 of Clubs — offering magicians versatile creative potential.

The matte tuck box complements the deck’s theme of quiet sophistication. Embossed with the iconic Bicycle logo, it features the simple yet evocative phrase “Dive into sereity” along the top flap... an invitation to let go of tension and focus entirely on the cards in hand.

Each edition is sealed to distinguish between the standard and gilded versions. The result is a deck that’s as elegant on display as it is fluid in motion.

Printed on USPCC's premium thin crushed stock with the signature Air-Cushion finish. Pledge starts at $13 on Kickstarter.

Odd Fellows (From The Sanctuary) Playing Cards

The story of Stockholm17's Odd Fellows continues at 17 Sinner’s Street on Kickstarter. This time, behind the walls of a crooked British pub called The Sanctuary, where a gang of petty criminals disguised as members of the clergy prepares for their most daring heist. 

Their eyes are fixed on Triton’s Iris, an ancient artifact valued in the millions and soon to be exhibited at Cleremont Manor. Father Firkin and Sister Merry Gorda, the ringleaders of this crooked congregation, are determined to pull it off, but the police are already closing in after an anonymous tip-off.

The story unfolds through a deck of playing cards smuggled inside modified hip flasks. These vessels appear ordinary at first glance, yet their false bottoms hide the evidence... precious cards edged in metallic finishes, including Father Firkin’s deck with gilded wasabi green. The illusion is perfect: a flask for contraband spirits concealing contraband of a different kind.

Inside the decks, the court cards introduce The Sanctuary Court, a dozen misfits who each play a role in the gang. The Diamonds are responsible for bribes and money laundering, the Hearts specialize in disguise and misdirection, the Spades are driven by temptation and lust, while the Clubs provide muscle through brute force and intimidation. 

Among them appear figures such as Cardinal Sin, Sister Cloak, Bishop Hops, and Father Dagger, their names and faces brimming with irreverent wit. Even the Jokers are steeped in brewing lore, represented by Firkin, the small ale cask, and Gorda, the massive sherry barrel, both symbols of the gang’s clandestine trade.

The card backs are ornate and saintly at first glance, but closer inspection reveals that the figures are crooked, just like the Odd Fellows themselves. Each deck carries hidden fragments of the gang’s plan: the floor plan of Cleremont Manor sliced into fifty-six pieces, a treasure map disguised as a full deck of cards. Only when the uncut sheet is revealed does the entire conspiracy come into view.

Pledger starts at $36 on Kickstarter.

Dualism Chroma Playing Cards

Dualism Chroma, the latest creation from Thirdway Industries, explores the delicate balance between good and evil through this extraordinary playing cards series. Designer Giovanni Meroni transforms the eternal conflict of light and darkness into a tangible work of art, a meditation on humanity’s inner contradictions.

Three decks are on offer during the Kickstarter project: Dualism Nightfall, embodying darkness and corruption; Dualism Sunrise, representing purity and virtue; and Dualism Twilight, a striking fusion of the two, where good and evil meet in a single design. 

This new edition expands upon the original Dualism deck that debuted in 2024 as an exclusive reward for Thirdway Industries patrons. The Chroma version introduces new foil tones, upgraded materials, and refined print techniques, while retaining the same symbolic DNA that made the first edition a cult favorite.

Inside, the card backs feature an intricate design of a two-headed dragon, inspired by both the Ouroboros and Yin-Yang, symbols of eternity, self-destruction, and rebirth. The result is an image that feels ancient yet alive, evoking an endless struggle between creation and decay.

Each court card appears in three distinct forms across the decks benevolent in Sunrise, sinister in Nightfall, and divided in Twilight, where the artwork itself is split down the middle in a one-way configuration.

Also, the court cards in the deck personifies a human contrast: love and lust, order and tyranny, wisdom and arrogance- reflecting how fragile the line can be between virtue and corruption. Through its art, Dualism Chroma invites players and collectors alike to explore that ambiguity and, perhaps, to confront their own.

The decks are packaged in tuck box by Boschiero & Newton featuring pearlescent paper, holographic foil, and embossed detailing, both inside and out

Each deck is limited to 777 individually numbered units, ensuring exclusivity for collectors. Printed by Kingstar, the decks feature holographic cold foil on both the faces and backs. Pledge starts at $87 for a set on Kickstarter.

Winners of the 52 Plus Joker Diamond Award 2025 Announced!

The prestigious 52 Plus Joker Diamond Awards were revealed last weekend at the 2025 52 Plus Joker Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Artist of the Year went to Jack Brutus Penny. Jack created Nazo Nazo, Culturae Animalis, Sensu, Tales of Mischief and most recently, Castle In The Sky. 

DripDrop Sounds’ & ShuffleCut52’S UNITY took home the Deck of the Year award.  The deck is a  fusion of music and playing card artistry, envisioned by Dexter Amistad and his wife as a tribute to connection and creativity. This unique project unites the work of 28 renowned designers from around the globe, each contributing a distinct piece of the puzzle, harmonizing into one remarkable deck.

Congratulations to Jack, Dexter and all the nominees for their incredible work!