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Published December 14, 2013 Updated November 24, 2023

Metropol NOX Playing Cards

A custom deck of playing cards designed with a modern, minimalist flair.

2013 Canada United States Playing Card Co. Mike Lambert Art & Design Kickstarter minimalist Add to Collection

Mike Lambert a 3D artist and designer has created a custom deck of playing cards designed with a modern, minimalist flair. He's funding the creation of the pack through a Kickstarter campaign; view the campaign page for more images and information.

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Adam has been involved in developing the site as well as reviewing new decks and conducting research. He is particularly interested in innovation, Kickstarter and East Asian cards. He is a member of the IPCS and webmaster of the EPCS.


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