Four Point
“Four Point” playing cards, a labour of love designed and illustrated by Ben Vierck, 2014
Superb hand-illustrated “Four Point” playing cards by Ben Vierck of San Francisco, California, 2014. The quality of the artist’s creative output is evident in every detail of the design, including the 12 beautiful court cards, typography of the indices and lettering, suit symbol designs, the non-standard arrangement of the pips on the numeral cards and the tuck box. The original drawings were produced in charcoal and ink on heavyweight Crescent cold-press illustration board, measuring 15" x 21" (with rounded corners). The entire deck is a Labour of Love which culminated in a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014.

“Inspired by the intricate details of money, the subtle meanings behind ancient symbols, yoga mudras, and the semantic power of graphic design, I sought to create something completely unique. First I wrote a complete backstory, detailing the relationships and symbolism behind each suit and court card. Then I incorporated it all into the imagery, leaving it to be discovered and interpreted by the player. Each card was illustrated by hand in charcoal and ink, and offered as top-tier Kickstarter rewards to help fund the production of the deck.” © Ben Vierck


Above: “Four Point” playing cards designed by Ben Vierck, 2014. 52 cards + 2 jokers + 2 extra gaff cards in tuck box, manufactured by the United States Playing Card Company, Erlanger.
Four Point playing cards are available in two versions, White and Mint. The Mint Edition features money-inspired green and black on a parchment field, using high quality Bicycle-grade paper with an embossed finish.



By Simon Wintle
Member since February 01, 1996
I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.
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