We used to think a deck of cards was just... a deck of cards. Something you grabbed from the back of a drawer, probably a bit bent from years of family holidays or half-finished games of snap. Then we came across a box of theory11 playing cards (the Mandalorian deck, to be exact), and suddenly, we realised how nice a deck could be.
That was the spark. We couldn’t believe how much thought had gone into the design – not just the face cards, but the tuck boxes, the finishes, the tiny details you only notice after a few shuffles. We started spotting easter eggs hidden in court cards, and artwork that had clearly been thought about, not just printed on. From there, we were off, tracking down premium playing cards that felt as good as they looked, and finding it harder to go back to the flimsy ones.
So we made the site. Not as some huge empire, just a place that only stocks the best quality playing cards. The kind we’d actually want to use ourselves. Well made, nice to hold, and nothing that feels like it came from the pound shop. And if they tie into our other geeky loves? Even better. Give us Marvel playing cards that actually feel like they belong in the multiverse. Give us Harry Potter playing cards where the suits have character. We’re suckers for detail, it’s what made us start this whole thing in the first place.
A good game night deserves more than some flimsy, mismatched set of playing cards that’s seen too many pub gardens. The feel matters. Something solid and smooth that’s satisfying to shuffle. And a good deck won’t give away the Nine of Diamonds just because someone noticed the crease in the corner three rounds ago.
Most people don’t think twice about the cards they use, which is fair enough. But after using a properly made deck, the usual ones start to feel a bit… thin. It’s not about being fancy, just about making your games that little bit better.
This site is our way of sharing that. We don’t stock anything we wouldn’t use ourselves. So if you’re the kind of person who notices the tiny design tweaks, the feel of the finish, or the way the light hits the foil when you draw the Ace of Spades, you’re in the right place.
We’ve even rounded up Our Top 10 Pop Culture Playing Cards if you’re looking for a place to start. But fair warning: once you’ve got the Gryffindor deck, you’ll probably start eyeing up the other three houses… and then it’s a slippery slope from there.
We love choosing the cards we stock and hope you enjoy browsing the collection as much as we enjoy putting it together.
