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

The Leviathan is a fitting creature to round out the Stained Glass 3rd Series. The sea is a dark and mysterious place and this deck captures the true blue unknowns and creatures that lurk deep below the waters. Produced by Collectable Playing Cards and Printed by USPCC, make sure to complete your collection!

Full deck scan by macstrat @ https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/429-bicycle_stained_glass_leviathan

Originally offered by Spicy Pickle Creative as a KickStarter project in June 2014, with a failed relaunch shortly after, the rights and artwork were purchased by Albino Dragon.  After 2 years of deliberation and almost being abandoned, it was finally successful in June 2016 with 272 backers who pledged $7,857.  

 

Funded as a Kickstarter project on 05/29/15 with $32,331 pledged from 769 backers, this is the Second Edition of these playing cards based on the art and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, designed by Edgy Brothers and printed by USPCC. 

Funded as a Kickstarter project on 05/29/15 with $32,331 pledged from 769 backers, this is the Second Edition of these playing cards based on the art and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, designed by Edgy Brothers and printed by USPCC.  

Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/553-bicycle_wind_up

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

Musha & Goketsu revolves around the intricate and colourful visual elements of Musha-e, traditional Japanese woodblock printing featuring portrayals of warrior figures, and the equally colourful characters of Suikoden, a tale of a band of Robin Hood-esque hero bandits. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/483-goketsu_regular

Funded as a Kickstarter project on 05/29/15 with $32,331 pledged from 769 backers, this is the Second Edition of these playing cards based on the art and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, designed by Edgy Brothers and printed by USPCC.  

Musha & Goketsu revolves around the intricate and colourful visual elements of Musha-e, traditional Japanese woodblock printing featuring portrayals of warrior figures, and the equally colourful characters of Suikoden, a tale of a band of Robin Hood-esque hero bandits. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/449-musha

The Nocturnal Deck, by Collectable Playing Cards, is a crisp feature deck that will stand out in any type of collection. The dark, yet vivid, colors stand out amidst a flurry of radical spikes and cracks. A contrast of dark blues and dark reds are combined against a black and silver card. The colors grow from dark to light creating a stunning fan. The backs of the cards feature floating spheres that pop off the card. Grey spikes and cracks surround the background and a red wave spirals into the center of the blue abyss. The face cards are saturated in a blue and red glow. You can tell they have been awake for days. For scans of each card www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Nocturnal.html

Hologram reads both "Clever Creation Company" and "Medicom Toy Official", as well as the Medicom logo. Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/787-bicycle_astronaut_snoopy

Photos and description are courtesy of Matt Hessler.

Genuine Bicycle Playing Cards This deck follows the legendary 130 year old Bicycle tradition, while enhancing both the look and the feel. Each poker size card features a full color variation of the standard Bicycle faces.

Improved Playability Standard size black indexes with four differently colored suit markers; green clubs, yellow diamonds, red hearts and blue spades. Easily recognizable suits help to speed up the play time of any game by visually separating them with only a glance. Perfect for Texas Hold'em, Rummy, Hearts, Spades, and any game that traditionally uses multi colored decks such as Bridge no-revoke, Italian Machiavelli, and German Skat.

High Durability Made with the highest quality casino grade (Bee) paper and finish available from the United States Playing Card Company. These cards are meant to outlast every other low cost deck.

Bonus Cards 56 cards including a special "Black Maria" card and the rules for playing the game of Hearts.