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Forged Playing Cards - Midgard's Fury
In the world of mythology, few creatures capture our imagination like the Viking serpent, Jörmungandr. Known as the Midgard Serpent, this formidable beast encircles the world, embodying ancient power and intrigue. In our upcoming project, with cards expertly crafted by the talented illustrator Jody Eklund, with the serpent at its core, Forged not only pays homage to Norse mythology but also weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of artistry and symbolism.
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Forged Playing Cards - Viking Fury
Brought to life by the artistic prowess of Jody Eklund, this deck seamlessly blends historical accuracy, mythical intrigue, and visual excellence. Paying homage to the Viking Danish Axe and the legendary Midgard Serpent, these cards offer collectors and players stunning artwork within a single enchanting universe.
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Unlocking the Exciting World of Playing Card Collecting Part 1
This article presents the initial findings of a captivating survey that has been open for just 60 days, drawing over 100 enthusiastic responses. While it is essential to acknowledge that this collection of responses may not encapsulate the entire playing card collecting industry, it serves as a fascinating glimpse into the vast array of preferences and tastes among avid enthusiasts.
The Best One Player Card Games
Playing cards is more than a fun way to pass the time. Card games can help alleviate stress and keep your mind sharp. Card games for one are great when you have some alone time and don’t want to flip through the channels on TV or glare at your phone screen.
There are more single-player card games than traditional Solitaire. Did you know that there are over 150 Solitaire versions? Banish boredom with these solo card games. All you need is a 52-card standard deck.
Card Games for Every Occasion
Card games can provide hours of entertainment no matter where you are or who you're with. Everyone has at least one deck lying around the house. Next time you're hanging out with friends, having fun with your family, or drinking with your buddies, break out a deck and try some of these card games for any occasion.
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Talent Spotlight - Kyle McIntosh - Deck Cuts
Kirigami is the art of paper cutting, which originated in Japan. The term "kirigami" is a combination of two Japanese words: "kiri" meaning "cut," and "gami" meaning "paper." It is like origami, the art of paper folding, but in kirigami, the paper is both folded and cut.
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Annual Playing Card Collector Survey
The world of playing card collecting is both fun and at time daunting! I've met some of the best and nicest people in the playing card community, and what is true in every case is we each have different tastes, expectations, and preferences. As a producer of playing cards, I also see those various preferences and sentiments from our customers. Some customers like decks with foil, others like playing cards that are simple in design, some people only want nice tuck boxes. The list goes on and on.
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Pied Piper Playing Cards - Part 1
The allure of fantasy stories as a child really grabbed my attention. I had quite the attachment to stories from the brother Grimm in particular partly because they are just really interesting, but also because they are mostly all based on legends from parts of Germany where my family is from. Like all of our playing card projects to date, I have always wanted to create playing cards that are connected to my own personal history and spark awe in wonder with our customers at the same time.
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Talent Spotlight - John Battalgazi
Based out of Tokyo, Japan, but technically from England, John spent his youth both in England and Canada. According to John, having a "Canadian accent adds to the confusion of being an Englishman" living in Japan. If that weren't enough, John is also half Turkish and was born in Istanbul but left as a baby. Basically, he's a citizen of the world and even lived in Australia for a year! It's somewhat amazing I was able to track him down.
The Top 10 Best Card Games to Play With Friends
Sometimes turning off the phones and playing a game of cards just hits differently.
A 52-card deck of playing cards is essential. Card decks are affordable, accessible, and portable. No matter where you go, take 100s of games with you. Playing cards can be an entertaining, interactive way to spend time with your friends. You can play all the games below with a standard playing card deck.