2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Tuck', 'Best Rookie Deck'

Art of Play is proud to present a shuffled gallery of surrealist fantasy, unlike any other deck of playing cards the world has ever seen. Cabinetarium is a collection of 55 original works hand-drawn by award-winning illustrator Armando Veve.

Veve's fantastic creatures, absurd objects, and exotic fantasies combine to create a singular vision—a mythic assemblage of ideas that will stir the imagination and quicken the pulse. Browse through the illustrations and marvel at a mastery of craft that evokes echoes of Bosch, Escher, and Dali.

The cards of the Cabinetarium are housed in a marvelous conceptual cabinet of magnificent detail, intricately embossed and adorned with gold foil. Each deck is carefully packaged by hand. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/598-cabinetarium

This year the Magna Carta turned 800 years old. Initially ambiguous in its future, this document has transformed over time into an icon that has rippled throughout world history with positive change. To me, the Magna Carta is one of the most inspiring examples of timelessness. Today the Magna Carta is the foundation of liberty and human rights in many parts of the world. This deck series was created to honor and celebrate this landmark occasion. 

This series is split up into two factions. Royals vs. Rebels. The Royals deck commands attention in rich black, representing the King and his empire. The sleek back design features the gorgeous crowned lion in which 3 heads represent the 3 lion crest of the Angevin Empire. As a way to pay tribute to this event, you can now recreate it with the world's first hexapytch deck series. Often times the sides of a tuck case are wasted away with filler text, being an underutilized area for artwork. Inspired by old book collections which featured beautiful murals across their spines, I've illustrated this famous event based on the iconic image of the signing. Utilizing 2 decks of the Royals as the center with a Rebels deck on either end creates the basic image, adding a King John deck (Gold or Silver) on the very ends completes the full image.

• Tuck cases are foiled with eye-catching gold and embossed on premium stock to provide a sense of depth to the touch.
• Inner tuck case is lined with an exact replica of the actual 1215 Magna Carta document in archive from The British Library.
• Cards are made with Aristocrat stock and coated with premium magic finish for increased longevity and performance.
• Card designs feature gorgeous metallic gold accents throughout that help unite the cards to their cases and to each other.
• Printed with the United States Playing Card Company

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2020 DOTY Award WINNER: 'Best Tuck'

Whether it’s his perfectly tailored suit or the impeccable timepiece clasped to his wrist, Mr. Bond commands your attention when he enters the room. Perfectly encapsulated in gold foil and embossed accents, the ultra-lux outer packaging is truly representative of the esteemed intelligence officer.

The box features two layers of gold foil, with a sculpted 3D emboss of the James Bond family crest on the back panel.

A closer look inside will reveal several iconic weapons and gadgets that have been featured in your favorite Bond films: the pen grenade from GoldenEye, Bond’s trusty Walther PPK, the ski pole gun from The Spy Who Loved Me, Jinx’s knife from Die Another Day, and much more!

James Bond Playing Cards feature completely custom artwork in every aspect of the design, with the Ace of Spades, Joker, box design, and court cards inspired by iconic Bond films over the past six decades. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/566-007

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This is the second collaborative release between Native Tongue Studio and Doc's Playing Card Co. The concept of this deck has gone through several iterations. What was originally a NOD to bad luck at the poker table it soon turned into a picture board of people having their own tough luck. From Wild Bill's "dead man's hand" to being attacked by bees, each court is different.

The back design is complements the faces with a repeating skull pattern.

Deck Information:

Printer: USPCC

Stock: Premium

Tuck: Cove St. (Foil Tuck)

Print Run: Not Disclosed

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The Day of the Dolls playing cards are the perfect combination of classic vintage pin-ups and the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The art is inspired by classic pin-up artists such as Alberto Vargas and Gil Elvgren. This deck was designed by Stephen Lewis and illustrated by Michael J. Axt of Custom Gambler Playing Cards.

In addition to playing cards we will also be offering uncut sheets, high quality prints, and stickers. All of the artwork has been created in vector format and will retain excellent image quality throughout all mediums.

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The NEW Purple Bombshell Edition draws inspiration from WW2 and the popularity of pin-ups in G.I. locker rooms. It has a stars and stripes theme on the back of the deck. Pin-ups are in gray scale. This edition features vibrant purple accents. This deck contains 15 different pin-up illustrations and a unique two way back design. LIMITED EDITION OF ONLY 2,500 DECKS!

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Posada Playing Cards 54 Incredible Illustrations by Jose Posada Poker Sized Deck Two unique Jokers Vintage Illustrations on Every Card José Guadalupe Posada (1852 - 1913) was a Mexican political printmaker and engraver whose work has influenced many Latin American artists and cartoonists because of its satirical acuteness and social engagement. He used skulls, calaveras, and bones to make political and cultural critiques.

This deck is all about a classic sideshow experience. You’ll see face card characters like the bearded lady, contortionists, fire-breather, sword swallower, lobster boy, and even more on the intricate back. The ring master and monkey round out the deck as the joker cards, all in a tuck that looks like a circus tent. The Sideshow Freaks Deck features original artwork on the front and backs of the cards, including the face cards and jokers. These double ended back and face cards will be a great addition to your next card night. Circus art is becoming more and more popular these days! Bicycle Freaks Playing Cards celebrate the extraordinary circus people who called themselves “Freaks.” Made in the USA at The United States Playing Card Company on premium stock with a patented Air-cushion® finish, softly beveled edges, and sandwich construction for superior play. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/456-bicycle_sideshow_freaks

The red Christmas edition for the "Deck the Halls" Kings Wild Project short subscription for the month of December 2018.

These cards would look right at home on the back of a leather jacket, as a new tattoo, or splashed on the soundboard of your Les Paul. Alchemy1977, a company known for its alternative jewelry, games, clothing, and collectibles, designed each card for this unique deck. With every shuffle, you’ll see skulls, fantasy and steampunk characters, intricately designed suit symbols, and more. The Bicycle® Alchemy England Deck features original artwork on the front and back of each card. The decks were printed in the USA at The United States Playing Card Company and printed on premium stock with a quality finish. From: https://bicyclecards.com/product/bicycle-alchemy-england-playing-cards/ Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/504-bicycle_alchemy_of_england

Tikilandia Playing Cards are a poker-sized card deck made by USPCC and featuring all original Tiki art by artist Robert Jimenez. Printed on USPCC’s Air-Cushion Stock, this deck features 52 cards with polynesian themed face cards and 2 whimsical, simian Jokers! The Tikilanida card deck would be a nice fit for any home, especially one with a Tiki Bar! Full deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/376-tikilandia

2020 DOTY Award Nominee: 'Best Joker'

General Admission was the Kings Wild Shorts Subscription deck for May, 2020. The design inspiration for this unique deck came from Jackson's draw towards vintage ticket stubs from the early 20th century. Printed by EPCC, the semi-gloss tuck case resembles the layout of a ticket stub, including the gate number, section, row, and seat, which hide an Easter Egg for those who follow Jackson's design themes closely. The complex back design plays along the same lines, adding design elements resembling some of Kings Wild's currency decks, along with the iconic logo.

As you open the deck, you'll find the familiar Kings Wild motto, "Work with your hands. Mind your own business."

Inside, the cards take this deck to the next level of vintage nostalgia, with heavy amounts of texture, a wide range of vibrant and visually interesting patterns, and bold design elements. The court cards feature mirrored, full-body characters - a first for designer, Jackson Robinson.

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