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Play Texas Hold ‘Em With These Artistic Game of Thrones Cards

by Amy Ratcliffe on February 18, 2013

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Know what helps pass the time in the winter that is inevitably coming? Playing cards. Poker, Old Maid, War, Rummy – they’re all good choices. Now you can play them in style with these hand drawn cards by Paul Nojima. He was inspired by similar designs from artist Jim Tuckwell and built  an entire deck. The number cards are just numbers, but the face cards feature characters such as Jorah Mormont, Khal Drogo, Stannis Baratheon, and more. They’re almost too pretty to actually use.

If these cards aren’t your style, you can also get ones featuring the on-screen characters in the Nerd Approved Shop.

Check out close-ups and an aged version of the cards after the break.

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Beautiful Japanese “Legend Of Zelda” Playing Cards

by Nicole Wakelin on January 7, 2013

These beautiful Legend of Zelda playing cards were made in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the game. They’re an officially licensed Nintendo product and contain images from all the Zelda games. I love the four variations of Link that are on the back of every card. Imported from Japan.

See another image after the break…

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Yes, You Can Actually Buy These Zelda Playing Cards

by Amy Ratcliffe on November 27, 2012

There are so many editions and versions of playing cards that I’m a little surprised when people come up with designs we haven’t seen. These Legend of Zelda cards are something new though – well, sort of. They were designed by Nelde in January of 2011 but are just now available to purchase (finally).

The Cards of Legend are being produced by the same company that makes traditional Bicycle cards so you know they’ll be high quality. The deck includes:

  • 56 Poker sized cards
  • Printed on Bicycle grade paper with embossed finish
  • Unique suits (sword, heart, rupee, tri-force) and face cards
  • Custom card backs (available in red and blue)
  • Custom tuck box

They could be the coolest cards you’ll ever own.

See more shots of these gorgeous cards after the break.

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These Zombie Player Cards Are Cooler Than You Think

by Amy Ratcliffe on November 1, 2012

When you hear that someone has made zombie playing cards, you don’t necessarily expect them to be awesome. Zombies in commercial products are looking more and more cookie cutter these days. However, this set of playing cards by Darren J. Gendron is different.

The set is titled “Póstumo – The Deck of the Dead” and features great illustrations and even different suits. Instead of clubs, spades, diamonds, and hearts you get shovels, bats, hearts, and brains. The font was specifically designed for the cards, and the face cards feature zombie Kings, Queens, and Knights.

The Kickstarter project for the cards is already funded, and if you go ahead and back now, you’re essentially pre-ordering a deck that you’ll receive in February 2013.

See more creepy card designs and dice after the break.

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Game Of Thrones Playing Cards In Stock

by Sean Fallon on August 20, 2012

Hot off the truck in our Nerd Approved Shop—Game of Thrones Playing Cards!

The Game of Thrones Playing Cards is a set of playing cards that feature images of popular characters from the hit television show, Game of Thrones, on HBO. These playing cards make a great gift for any card shark and fan of Game of Thrones!

Game Of Thrones Playing Cards—$4.99

Astronomy Playing Cards For Space Gambling

by Jonathan Fallon on March 16, 2012

Much like its Periodic Table companion, these astronomy playing cards will allow you to brush up on science while honing your gambling skills. The cards feature over 100 different photographs from NASA’s public domain archive as well as the name or identification number of the celestial object, its classification system, and its distance in light years from Earth.

Hit the jump to check out an additional photo.

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Periodic Table Playing Cards

by Jonathan Fallon on March 7, 2012

If you’re a gambling addict who needs to learn the periodic table for an upcoming test, you’re in luck. ThinkGeek is selling these color-coded playing cards which feature all 118 elements along with valuable info like Name, Symbol, Atomic Number, Standard State (solid, liquid, gas, radioactive, artificial), Series (actinoid, alkali earth metal, alkali metal, halogen, lanthanoid, metal, metalloid, noble gas, non metal, transition metal), Melting point, Boiling point, Period Group and
Usages.

…Now the only question is whether you should bet on a passing grade.

Product Page: ($15)

Steampunk Playing Cards

by Jonathan Fallon on January 6, 2012

Theory11 teamed up with the American Playing Card company to produce these steampunk playing cards which are printed on custom bronze-effect paper stock and feature illustrations that give off a 19th century Victorian machinery vibe. The cards also carry stamped, debossed elements that cast shadows to create a perspective of depth and weight.

Hit the jump to check out some additional photos, and a promo video.

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Battlestar Galactica Notebooks and Playing Cards

by Amy Ratcliffe on November 2, 2011

If you’ve always been envious of all the cut corners in the props of Battlestar Galactica, these items are for you. You can pretend you’re aboard the Galactica and make official ship log notes in the lined journals. Maybe you can help the Cylons out with the plan they seem to have forgotten about.

After you’ve jotted it down in the fancy notebook with the BSG logo, you can head to the rec room for a relaxing game of Triad. The poker-like game comes with rules, cut corners, and 54 playable cards. You might feel compelled to pull a Starbuck and punch a superior after you’ve won a round or two (and drank a round or several).

Check out the playing cards in the photo after the break.

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Mass Effect And Dragon Age Playing Cards Now Available For Pre-Order – Only $3.99

by Sean Fallon on October 20, 2011


TFAW has these awesome bits of new merch from Mass Effect and Dragon Age II—playing cards. Both sets are available for pre-order now with shipment slated for November 16th. And the best part is that a deck will only set you back $3.99.

Product Page: Mass Effect / Dragon Age II—$4.99 $3.99 (20% off via Gamefreaks)

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