Art of Play
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Art of Play Fantasy Playing Cards
Journey through a mythical world of magic with 54 original illustrations that transform traditional playing card composition into an adventure story featuring fantastical beasts from another world. Fantasy playing cards by renowned artist William Stout is our first fully custom Transformation Deck. Stout’s drawings, specifically of dinosaurs, have been showcased in museums around the world including the Smithsonian and the British Museum. Details include a custom back design, indices written in Stout’s own hand and a letterpress-printed tuck box adorned with comic book style art. A pocket-sized gallery full of wizards, trolls, fairies and goblins rendered by an iconic illustrator.
$25.00
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Art of Play DKNG Blue Wheels
Created in partnership with DKNG Studios, "Blue Wheels" is part of the DKNG series of playing cards inspired by the classic Bicycle®️ Rider Back deck. The updated design is both familiar and modern and offers a fun alternative for any game requiring a standard deck of playing cards.
$10.00
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Art of Play Braniff Playing Cards
Braniff Airways took flight as a visionary bond between two brothers who joined forces to create one of the world's leading airlines. From its beginnings in Oklahoma City in 1927, Braniff grew into a multinational corporation flying to more than 89 destinations around the globe. In 1965, Braniff introduced “The End of the Plain Plane” advertising campaign, an ambitious creative transformation that forever reshaped the airline industry. Alexander Girard, a luminary of graphic design, was enlisted to reimagine the various aspects of air travel and shape every moment flying on Braniff into a “lively performance.” He introduced vibrant colors, lush fabrics, and mid-century modern design to 17,542 touchpoints along the Braniff International travel journey - from the airplane livery to blankets to furniture to the brand identity. Braniff became the tastemaker for international travel. These playing cards harken back to that jet-set era and celebrate Braniff’s enduring influence on the world of art, fashion, design and travel.
$18.00
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Art of Play Eames "The Little Toy" Playing Cards
Originally released in 1952, The Little Toy was designed to inspire creative construction through a series of colorful panels, wireframes and connectors. For playing cards, the components were used to create a minimal numbering system where the small connectors act as edge markings for quick reference. Eames Playing Cards come in a letterpress-printed tuck case printed on sustainable paper using vegetable-based dyes. The design of the box references the famous home built by Charles and Ray, a creative base where they lived for many years. Made in the USA.
$18.00
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Art of Play Grimmlore Tartan, Black Edition
Premium playing cards inspired by worlds of eventyr. Grimmlore offer a colorful tartan based on Dan & Dave's original Vintage Plaid series of cards. Their whimsy follows a troupe of flower sprites playing in a garden of earthly wonder. Perhaps if you look a little closer, your imagination may join them. Featuring hand-drawn face cards from the turn of the 20th century. Printed by the United States Playing Card Company on a premium thin-crushed stock and packaged in a linen box with gold embossed accents.
$18.00
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Art of Play Ultimate Deck
The Ultimate Deck is a one-of-a-kind, luxury deck of playing cards showcasing stunning works of art on every card. Produced in collaboration with the award-winning design firm, Stranger & Stranger. Featuring 54 unique works of art, each with an elaborate back design printed with raised black-ink and gold foil. Every single card in the Ultimate Deck is represented with a story, incorporating classical art, as well as works from today's leading illustrators. Packaged in a gorgeous tuck-case of extraordinary detail featuring embossed elements and foil accents. Each deck is carefully packaged by hand and sealed with a vintage-inspired tax stamp.
$25.00
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Art of Play DKNG Red Wheels
Created in partnership with DKNG Studios, "Red Wheels" is part of the DKNG series of playing cards inspired by the classic Bicycle®️ Rider Back deck. The updated design is both familiar and modern and offers a fun alternative for any game requiring a standard deck of playing cards.
$10.00
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Art of Play Calder Playing Cards
One of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Alexander Calder (1898–1976) disrupted traditional boundaries in art with his suspended abstract mobiles and his monumental stabiles. Removing sculpture from the pedestal, he invited viewers to experience his art directly, a concept that extends to his performative pieces, furniture design, jewelry, and even his paintings. Calder Playing Cards are based on a set of vivid gouache paintings from the 1970s known as the Card Player series. Many of the cards are direct reproductions from those paintings, with the striped back also pulled from them. All letters and numbers are in Calder’s own handwriting. Since court cards were not included in the original images, the faces for the Jack, King, and Queen were extracted from another series of gouaches that Calder painted around the same period. Every detail of this deck was faithfully reproduced to celebrate the enduring legacy of Calder, the iconic master of innovation in art.
$20.00
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Art of Play Midway Gardens Playing Cards
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has partnered with Art of Play to design a commemorative pack of playing cards based on the legendary Midway Gardens. Wright pioneered the use of reinforced concrete as an architectural and artistic medium. His cast blocks and sculptures called Sprites, are prominently depicted on the face cards. The pips feature original Wright typography and the back design recreates his iconic stained glass window. Sadly, this cultural treasure was destroyed in 1929 but through these cards the memory of Midway Gardens lives on.
$18.00
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Art of Play Dreyfus Playing Cards
Produced in collaboration with the wildly imaginative illustrator Ashley Dreyfus this fully custom deck of cards features a colorful cast of characters drawn in a whimsical, psychedelic style. Join Dreyfus' "alter egos" on an adventure through a magical forest full of smiley mushrooms, playful dragons, double rainbows, singing birds, and a robot coffee maker (because everyone needs coffee). It won't take long to appreciate why Dreyfus' joyful art has found passionate fans around the world.
$18.00
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Art of Play Eames "Starburst" Playing Cards
Eames Playing Cards. Designed by Art of Play in close collaboration with The Eames Office. A tribute to the timeless sensibilities of Charles & Ray Eames. Our first edition of Eames Playing Cards showcases the Eames Office Starburst Logo on the backs. This iconic emblem was a recurring motif in the work of both Charles and Ray. Here it signifies their boundless creative energy—an explosion of light reaching for the outer limits of design's true purpose. The unique numbering system on the faces of the cards enables acts of cardistry to function as subtle homages to the Eameses' classic film “Powers of Ten." The court cards honor the natural majesty they found in elemental geometric shapes. Mathematics, form, and the critical role of constraints in design are threads woven throughout the Eameses' life and work. Eames Playing Cards come in a letterpress-printed tuck case printed on sustainable paper using vegetable-based dyes. The design of the box references the famous home built by Charles and Ray, a creative base where they lived for many years. Made in the USA.
$18.00
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Art of Play Eames "Kite" Playing Cards
Made in collaboration with the Eames Office. Eames "Kite" Playing Cards take inspiration from a tissue-paper kite designed by Charles Eames in 1950. The simplicity of form and whimsical color-scheme were drawn directly from the original artifact, a high-design toy that reminds us to “Take your pleasure seriously.” Eames Playing Cards come in a letterpress printed box celebrating the house Charles and Ray designed and built.
$18.00
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Art of Play DKNG Gold Wheels
Limited Edition DKNG Playing Cards foil-stamped with gold foil on the backs of every card and encased in a luxurious gold-on-gold embossed tuck box. Created in partnership with California-based creative studio, DKNG Playing Cards offers a fresh interpretation of the classic Bicycle Rider Back. The updated design is crisp, playful, and shiny. Features 54 custom illustrated playing cards printed by the US Playing Card Co.
$15.00
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Art of Play Craighill Playing Cards
Take your game night to a whole new level with these chic playing cards from Craighill. Ideal for all games played with a pack of 52 regulation playing cards, magic, and cardistry. Elevate your play with these stylish cards! The full-color backs feature a minimal grid pattern with the Craighill logo mirrored on each end while the face cards depict a fresh take on traditional playing card design - the result is an extremely stylish and playable deck. Packaged in a unique box reminiscent of an old cassette tape holder, complete with a magnetic closure that creates a satisfying "snap" sound when closed.
$15.00
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Art of Play Dinosaur Playing Cards
Dinosaurs playing cards feature 54 original illustrations by genre-defining artist William Stout. Steven Spielberg, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Ray Bradbury have all sought out William Stout for his singular expertise in bringing dinosaurs to life. Stout’s paleontological drawings have been showcased in museums around the world including the Smithsonian and the British Museum. Throughout his legendary career, William Stout has inspired millions with his vivid renderings of mighty pre-historic lizards and now, for the first time, his artwork is available in the form of luxury playing cards. A custom back design playfully references the traditional “rider back” aesthetic and 54 different dinosaurs (some peeking out from diamonds, hearts, spades and clubs) were drawn especially for the faces of these cards. The indices are written in Stout’s own hand. A pocket-sized gallery of enormous ancient monsters lovingly rendered by an iconic illustrator.
$25.00
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Art of Play Eames "Hang-It-All" Playing Cards
Charles and Ray Eames brought a sense of playfulness to midcentury design, imbuing everyday objects with unexpected joy. Our second edition of Eames Playing Cards embraces this approach with a celebration of their iconic Hang-It-All wall rack. The first thing you’ll notice is the jubilant color palette of the early 1950s. The visual motif is a clear homage to the stick and ball components of the original design. However, in adapting the Hang-It-All to a new form, we made a surprising discovery. When traditional playing card symbols are replaced with numerals, the result is more logical and visually cohesive. So, inspired by the rebellious spirit Ray and Charles were famous for, we decided to ditch the aristocracy entirely and adopt a more minimalist approach. You will not find any Kings or Queens in this deck; the cards are simply numbered 1-13, a subtle but gently revolutionary gesture that we’ve never attempted before. But now, we can’t help wondering why this clarity eluded us for so long. Every time we shuffle the pack and juggle the colorful balls, we’re reminded of the Eames’ enthusiasm to defy the gravity of expectations and embrace a spirit of exploration. Eames Playing Cards come packaged in a letterpress printed box reminiscent of the home that Charles and Ray designed and built in Los Angeles, California. Made in the USA.
$18.00
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Art of Play Fulton Street Playing Cards
These special edition playing cards celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Massimo Vignelli’s iconic design for the MTA Subway Map of 1972. This officially licensed product of The MTA was designed by Brad Fulton and features a completely custom back design and face cards that celebrate the now legendary signage of the most frequented transit system in the USA. Fulton Street Playing Cards is a love letter to the amazing graphic design of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority. By “cropping into” the curves so eloquently designed by Vignelli, these cards provide a back design that encapsulates the kinetic energy of transit in The Big Apple. Additional Card features an essay by Dr. Kenneth Joh on the significance of the Vignelli Diagram. Printed by the US Playing Card Company on premium card stock and packaged inside a letterpress-printed tuck box.
$18.00
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Art of Play Vertigo Playing Cards
These officially licensed Vertigo Playing Cards are sure to leave your head spinning. The completely custom design (from the pips to the courts-these cards) celebrates the iconic film by one of the greatest film directors of all time. Each court card is designed as a title card to pay tribute to the great Saul Bass, who created the iconic "Vertigo Spiral" and the gripping title sequence. If you appreciate cinema, graphic design--OR BOTH--this is the deck for you. Designed by Brad Fulton in collaboration with Dan & Dave Buck. Officially Licensed Product of Alfred Hitchcock.
$18.00
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Art of Play Curious Wonders Playing Cards
These luxurious cards are fully custom and exude mystery. Printed by Legends with a gold foil back design on premium stock. Packaged in a gold foil embossed box with a custom seal.
$18.00
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Art of Play Gaslamp Playing Cards
Gaslamp Playing Cards are a tribute to the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California, and celebrate the district's beautiful Victorian characteristics and eclectic past. Jeff Trish illustrates them in style reminiscent of nineteenth-century line engraving with intricate details and subtle hints of folklore throughout. Gaslamp Playing Cards are sustainably printed by The United States Playing Card Company using FSC certified paper and vegetable-based inks on our trademark stock and finish.
$15.00
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Art of Play Smokey Bear Playing Cards
Official Smokey Bear playing cards. Produced in association with the USDA Forest Service, the cards feature Smokey and twelve of his closest woodland friends, along with fire-prevention tips illustrated throughout the deck by Sam Larson. Packaged in a nostalgic letterpress-printed tuck box. Sustainably produced using FSC certified paper and vegetable-based inks on our trademark thin-stock and finish. Printed by The United States Playing Card Company.
$15.00
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Art of Play Odd Bods Playing Cards
These whimsical playing cards spring to life the moment you open the box. From fraternizing spacemen in garb to snacking dames on runaway sock monkeys, meet the Odd Bods as they engage in the most vibrant antics throughout this delightfully amusing picture deck. Suitable for all games requiring a standard deck.
$18.00
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Art of Play Eastern Forest Playing Cards
Shuffle the deck and deal a miniature ecosystem. What links the lives of the creatures in your hand? What connections – seen and unseen – do you have to these sylvan beings? Feel, look, listen, and smell: seek out the forest. Turn on your senses and explore the forest! Every suit is a sense. ♥ are invitations to touch and feel through your skin: textures of plants, heat of animal bodies, and springiness of wood. ♦ awaken eyes to flash of firefly, gleam of wildflower, and patterns on leaves. ♣ open ears to the forest’s many howls, songs, footfalls, and tree rustles. ♠ call us to taste and smell yummy fruit and bitter leaf. Text by David G. Haskell with illustrations by Ellen Litwiller. Packaged in a beautiful foil-stamped tuck box. A portion of all proceeds supports education and forest conservation.
$25.00
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Art of Play DKNG Yellow Wheels
Created in collaboration with the creative studio, DKNG. Yellow Wheel Playing Cards offers a fresh interpretation of the classic Bicycle Rider Back. The updated design is crisp and playful. Now, for a limited time, available in Yellow, just in time for Summer! Features 54 custom illustrated playing cards printed by the US Playing Card Co. on our trademark thin stock preferred by cardists. Housed inside a custom tuck box. Sealed with a silver tax stamp.
$10.00
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