Eneida is a poem written in 1798 as a parody of the well-known Aeneid by Virgil, where the Ukrainian writer Ivan Kotliarevsky transformed the heroes of Troy into Zaporizhia Cossacks. The author was probably inspired by Catherine the Great’s destruction in 1975 of Zaporizhia, a region sadly known for its constant attacks, its nuclear power […]
In 2020 I had the opportunity to lead the production of the Victorian playing cards, two beautiful decks created by Maciej Frolow. Three years later, this fabulous design style returns in VICTORIAN STEAMPUNK. Maciej’s mastery and talent have once again been put at the service of the most delicate 3D modeling to combine the elegant […]
Gary Ljamin (Gamble Art) always offers us decks with suggestive designs. He just launched his latest campaign: STEAMPUNK. This deck is inspired by Steampunk, an artistic genre (literary in origin) that combines elements of the past with a futuristic imagination, creating a unique visual and aesthetic universe. The characters of the court cards […]
3rd dominion is closely linked to futuristic cards with very special cases and original ideas. We are now witnessing their latest release: ABBOTS. Abbots is inspired by the story of a world where robots, coexisting with humans, unlock a secret code that gives them access to powerful technology. As in their previous creations, the entire […]
In April 2022, three great passionate about playing cards, Old Gravity, Noir Arts and Max Playing Cards, teamed up to create the Clear Skies project, to pay tribute to the Ukrainian people, victims of an unfair and disproportionate invasion by the Russian army. More than one year later, governments around the world have not been […]
Sometimes, we come across decks that, at first glance, may seem like one thing and that a closer look reveals interesting discoveries. This is the case of IMPORTED. This deck, developed by Alex Haines, is a tribute to the history of playing cards, with a look to the past but with a modern and functional […]
The collaboration between Will Roya (PlayingCardsDecks.com)and the designer Artur Rajch is already historic. After producing more than a dozen decks, among which the series dedicated to critters stands out, they have just released a completely different creation: BICYCLE NEPTUNE’S GRAVEYARD. This is a more personal work, which was actually conceived by Charlie, Will’s daughter. The […]
After completing the fulfillment of the previous campaign (Legionary), Jody Eklund (Black Ink Playing Cards) strikes back in Kickstarter with his new creation: EMINENCE. Eminence is primarily elegant and sophisticated. Jody has played in a timeless, classic style that draws inspiration from royalty and traditional playing cards, but exudes a refined contemporary beauty. Within the full […]
Will Roya (PlayingCardsDecks.com) celebrates with all his customers and followers these three important days in the calendar of any card fan, with a party of discounts and releases. BLACK FRIDAY: November 24th-25th 2022. For this day, Will has prepared a new deck, designed by Artur Rajch, that follows the style of the previous ten […]