SCIENCE! Who doesn’t love to nerd out contemplating the vast expanse of the universe? Equally fascinating is the very tiniest aspects of the universe governed by quantum mechanics. The Planck Deck pays tribute the very, very small, in addition to science, physics and astronomy in general. I am not a physicist. Quantum mechanics and astronomy is a hobby for me. Any misstatements about the subject are unintentional. Let me know if I've got something wrong and I'll be happy to correct it.

So what does “Planck” mean? VERY generally, it actually refers to several things but is most commonly used to refer to the Planck Length. The Planck Length is the smallest measurable distance in science that has practical meaning. The Planck Length is small, I mean REALLY small. What’s the smallest thing you can think of? Well, the Planck Length is millions of time smaller than that. It's represented as 1.6 x 10 to the -35. That's 1.6 with 35 zeros in front of it!

Often discussed with the Planck Length is Planck Time and the Planck Constant. Planck Time is the length of time it would take a proton to cross the Planck Length. This is the smallest measure of time with any practical meaning and is represented as 10 to the -43 seconds. The Planck Constant describes the behavior of particles and waves on the atomic scale.

These concepts were developed by a late 19th/early 20th century physicist named Max Planck (1858-1947) who was famous for developing quantum theory. Quantum Theory helps us understand how nature works at the atomic and sub-atomic levels, which is very different from how things work on larger scales using general relativity.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Fully customized Bicycle® branded Planck Deck printed by the United States Playing Card Company

Premium, crushed stock with air cushioned finish

Full bleed card back

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magistrate/planck-bicycle-branded-playing-cards-printed-by-the-uspcc Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/121-bicycle_planck

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paindog/runic-royalty-limited-run-playing-cards-one-week-o

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/184-runic_royality

Kickstarter project: 513 backers pledged £10,561 to help bring this project to life.

The Paragon Aces

Each ace was intricatly designed from scratch and captures the essence of paragon in every detail.

The court cards are immediately recognizable, but with an added 20th century twist. Paying attention to one eyed jacks and the position of all the faces, keeping the cards suitable for all your favourite games.

For scans of each image 

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Paragon.html

Stick Man by Bicycle. 2011. Sword Action - watch the Stick Man come to life while flipping through the cards.

Among the precious stones, jade stands out for its veneration in the most ancestral cultures. The etymology of its name in Spanish already highlights its healing properties. Its use in utensils, beads and weapons for thousands of years has made this gem an object of enormous value that also attracts good luck. All its beneficial and magical properties have inspired the BICYCLE JADE Playing Cards.

Deck Features:

56 striking Playing Cards manufactured on Quality Bicycle® Stock Paper using the same processes as the world's leading playing card.

Custom Face Cards, Court Cards, Jokers and Tuck-Box

Printing by the United States Playing Card Company

Bicycle® Branded

Collector's Limited Edition – 2500 decks will be printed

Air Cushion Finish

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/308247697/bicycle-jade-playing-cards-printed-by-uspcc Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/30-bicycle_jade

This edition was printed without any embossing or foil in the tuck case. No seal either.

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/210-karnival_x_treme

This deck is suitable for all card games, but was designed with the cardist in mind. The borderless back design will enhance your flourishes, fans and spreads. The deck features oversize courts with custom coloring, a custom ace of spades and foil accents on the tuck case. The deck has 52 cards, two jokers (one gold-colored), a gaff double back card and one ad card. The spades-clubs pips are black, and the diamonds and hearts are green.

Full card scans available at: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/1211-bicycle_hypnosis_v2

Bicycle® Stargazer Playing Cards Play among the stars! Get lost in space with this beautifully illustrated deck of cards. Bicycle® Stargazer features designs and colors inspired by one of the most mysterious and awesome objects in the galaxy, the black hole. The tuck case brings the brilliance of the stars to life with the use of reflective silver foil. Card back and faces are inspired by the swirling clouds that circle around black hole Tuck case highlighted by custom seal and chrome foil Classic Air-Cushion Finish® for ease of shuffling and optimum performance Printed on premium Bicycle brand cardstock, Made in the USA Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/6-bicycle_stargazer

With the Angels Playing Cards project, we wanted to pay tribute to the strength, the courage, the tenacity, and the rallying of all the medical staff working to support life every day all around the world. A project dedicated to those who are saving lives no matter what, a deck of playing cards to thank them. FOR THE COLLECTORS, THE PLAYERS, THE MAGICIANS, TO BE GRATEFUL OR TO REMEMBER, TO SAY THANK YOU OR TO SUPPORT... Angels is a deck designed for the collectors, the players or the magicians alike. A deck to say thank you, to support and to bring joy. Exceptionally made, it will be at the heart of your next party with friends. If you're a magician, its design will fit perfectly for performances in front of doctors, nurses, hospital magic, theme evening...

Version printed by the USPCC after the original project by CPC with a standard seal. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/447-bicycle_emotions

Royalty has always had a history of donning the color purple and now it's officially in a deck of playing cards. The Viola Playing Cards is coated in beautiful shades of purple. It also displays waves and curves that are similar to the ones in the famous Viola flower. Printed by USPCC, this deck will truly stand out in your collection.

Target exclusive variation of the Radical 80s deck. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/58-bicycle_radical_80s

The NECRONOMICON, roughly translated, The Book of the Dead. Forged from the mind of H.P. Lovecraft and just a piece in a series of literature known as the MYTHOS. 4PM DESIGNS has delved into the darkness for a unique deck design. While among the dead, this deck has resurrected the Great Old Ones and their knowledge has possessed these 56 cards to bring you MYTHOS: NECRONOMICON. Necronomicon Features: - Premium Casino Grade BEE® Paper Stock - Magick Finish for Superior Handling - Custom Faces, Backs and Pips - Four corner pips for left handed players - Hand Drawn Court Cards and Jokers - Joker Reveal - QR Code Reveal - Barcode Reveal