Playing Cards from Around the World

De Land’s Nifty playing cards

De Land’s Nifty playing cards published by S. S. Adams Co, c.1930.

De Luxe No.142

A wide size version of De Luxe No.142 had been published in c.1920, with a similar Ace of Spades and Joker, but which was never very popular. A narrow version was issued shortly afterwards.

Decked Out - Fashion Playing Cards by Connie Lim

Connie Lim has created a beautifully illustrated set of fashion inspired playing cards which she is funding through a Kickstarter campaign.

Demograffik Playing Cards by Hurlyburly Games

Paul Janzen and Troy Sullivan also know as Hurlyburly Games have created a uniquue pack to showcase the multicultural flavour of the world through playing cards.

Diamond Playing Card (DPC Ltd)

Diamond Playing Card (DPC Ltd)

Different Playing Cards by Teach By Magic

Instead of the usual ace of spades, or a seven of diamonds, this pack has a "spade of aces" and a "diamond of sevens"; meaning that the spade is made up of aces using a typographic and illustrative style. Each card has been individually designed, containing hidden symbols and interesting typographical flourishes.

Disney Princess

Disney Princess lenticular deck. Each card has two images, one when viewed straight on, and another when viewed from a side angle; both slightly 3D

Doctor Busby

“Game of Doctor Busby“- anonymous manufacturer, c.1850.

Doctor Busby

The Game of “Doctor Busby” published by Parker Brothers, Salem, Massachusetts, USA, c.1890.

Dogs

‘Dogs’ playing cards showcases 52 canine portraits in four suits as authors, artists, musicians and film stars, illustrated by Chet Phillips, 2016

Dougherty 1848-1930

Dragons Playing Cards by Robert Burke

A gorgeous deck of cards featuring the dragon art of Kerem Beyit and printed by the United States Playing Card Company

E. E. Fairchild

Decks manufactured in USA and published by E.E. Fairchild Co., Rochester, N.Y.

Earth Dragons and Other Rare Creatures

Jessica Feinberg, mostly known for her unique mythic paintings of nature, dragons, is a creator the Earth D​ragons and Other Rare Creatures playing cards.

Eastern Airlines and Ryder Trucks by Hoyle

Dual advertising deck for Eastern Airlines and Ryder Trucks, produced by Hoyle, 1983

Edgar Allan Poe Playing Cards by James Poole, David Edgerly and Ron Woods

A Kickstarter campaign for a fine deck of playing cards inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley playing cards published by The United States Playing Card Company, c.2002

Excelsior

Excelsior by A. Dougherty, c.1870.

Fable III

“Fable III” playing cards created by Lionhead Studios depicting characters in the role-playing video game published by Microsoft Game Studios in 2010

Family Guy

Family Guy merchandise deck licensed and copyright by Fox 2010.

Famous Pirates

Playing Cards of Famous Pirates, 2012.

Four Point

“Four Point” playing cards, a labour of love designed and illustrated by Ben Vierck, 2014

Friendly Felines

‘Friendly Felines’ playing cards designed by Azured Ox, 2017.

Frozen Court - The Aethiopic Rendering - Limited Edition Playing Cards

A deck made specifically for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first African-american college fraternity, for their 2000 convention.

Fungi Mycological Playing Cards

Mystic Mushrooms Playing Cards, 2018.

Game of Nations

The “Game of Nations” depicting caricatures of traditional costumes manufactured by McLoughlin Brothers, USA 1890s

Game of Thrones

“Game of Thrones” playing cards are an official fan deck associated with the HBO adaptation of the books by George R.R. Martin.

Gangster playing cards by Jacob Reynolds

A small set of gangster and mafia inspired cards created by Jacob Reynolds.

Gemaco

‘Gemaco’ playing cards produced for the Princess Cruises Casino

Global Unrest Playing Cards by RJ Tomlinson

Global Unrest uses a traditional playing card style mixed with a WWII military twist.

Globe Card Company

“Globe Playing Cards” patented on Oct. 6, 1874 by I. N. Richardson

Grimm's Forest Playing Cards by Lisa Schneller

A non-standard pack created to play an original board game; inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, such as Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood.

Hana Fuda - Japan

Hana Fuda playing cards hand-made by Patricia Kirk, 2003

Hard-a-Port

Tobacco insert cards were a very successful marketing innovation which started in the nineteenth century.

Head-to-Head Poker

“Head-to-Head” Poker by Parker Brothers (Hasbro), 2005

Hesslers Enhanced

Matt Hessler’s “Enhanced” four-colour playing cards

Hesslers Rider Back Playing Cards

Hesslers Rider Back Playing Cards with two different coloured backs, 2019.

Historic Boston and Vicinity

Historic Boston and Vicinity Souvenir Playing Cards, 1909

History of the War playing cards designed by Lino Palacio

History of the War" playing cards designed by the Argentinean cartoonist Lino Palacio (1903-1984) who was the author of unforgettable characters like Ramona, Don Fulgencio, Doña Tremebunda, Agapito and his shadow, Cicuta and many others.

Hot Sauce Playing Cards - Review

Each card shows an image of a bottle of hot Chilli Sauce (spelt 'chile' on the cards), a map of where the product is made, a heat gauge (see top left), plus amusing notes and information about the particular sauce.