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Aquatic Kingdoms
artistic playing cards

Aquatic Kingdoms: Atlantis and Helike - amazing and unique decks of playing cards. Inspired by the oceans and everything that has connected and attracted people and the sea to each other for centuries. They recall civilizations and underwater realms from ancient times that are long forgotten, or have never existed and yet still live as myths and legends. The card designs focus on conveying the mystery and richness of marine life through graphics using themes based on myths and stories referring to the inhabitants of the underwater world. All this has been captured in a variety of explicit but non-literal ways.

Details:

Series name:
Aquatic Kingdoms
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN:
1.03.2023 – 31.03.2023
RELEASE DATE:
Q2 2023
CARDS IN DECK:
55
VARIANTS:
4
STOCK LIMITS:
2 x 1000 decks – NO REPRINT

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Aquatic Kingdoms
decks and accessories

A deck of 55 poker format cards, released in a light, enigmatic color version.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Helike

We made an attempt to match our design with the complexity and organic character of the marine creatures and the myths they relate to.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Helike reverse

A deck of 55 poker format cards released in a dark, mysterious color version.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Atlantis

Aquatic Kingdoms: Atlantis reverse

The carefully designed box for both Aquatic Kingdoms decks has been decorated with motifs associated with the enormity of the mystery that the depths of the seas and oceans can hide.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Exclusive box

We have made every effort to accurately reflect the impression and emotions accompanying a man in combination with great power, mystery, and beauty, but also the threat that the ocean can pose.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Exclusive box

Both Atlantis & Helike decks are available in version with dark red matte edges.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Atlantis deck with red edges

Numeric cards for both decks have been designed to match the overall project's aquatic character.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Helike numeric cards

Aces were designed to feature the very essence oceanic environment. Motives resembling creatures, waves, and currents were applied to achieve the final effect.

Aquatic Kingdoms: Atlantis ace of hearts

We've prepared a rich collection of add-ons that will go along with both Atlantis and Helike decks.

Aquatic Kingdoms: button pin

Aquatic Kingdoms: sticker

This artbook is the final piece of the designing process of the Aquatic Kingdoms project. It's in an A5 format and features various illustrations gathered during the whole endeavor. Some of the art pieces are nowhere else to be found, including those which were rejected in the early days.

Aquatic Kingdoms: artbook

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Aquatic Kingdoms
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Aquatic Kingdoms are two unique decks of playing cards. Each of them contains characteristic, unique graphics depicting peculiar and unique inhabitants of the underwater realms. No detail is accidental, and each element fills its place in harmony. Combining what is certain with what is elusive and unexplored, we have created two color-differentiated graphic frames. "Atlantis", sunk by angry gods and lost in the depths of the ocean, received a dark palette of colors reflecting its mythical character. In turn, "Helike" - the members city of the Achaean League, considered the "true" Atlantis, destroyed in one night as a result of a terrible natural disaster, received more bright and transparent colors referring to its real and documented history.

Rewards on Kickstarter:

Atlantis deck
Helike deck
Exclusive Box
Mixed half brick
Collector’s Set
Master Collection

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Enchanted Gems, The Labyrinth, Aquatic Kingdoms,

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Aquatic Kingdoms
limited artistic set of cards

With the Aquatic Kingdoms project, we felt like reaching our peak of playing cards edition production capabilities. We’ve tweaked the density of card stock just a little bit and replaced the previous one with FSC Casino Linen 295. We’ve added a painted edges version to the available collection and further enriched the cards themselves with metallic Pantone colors. In this edition, we also decided to work some more on tuck-boxe’s and double-box’s ornaments. Both types of boxes are now enriched by smooth-touch foil with the addition of red 3d foil. In the case of the tuck-box we also added a colored print of the inside. Positive users’ reviews prove that these were all welcome upgrades.

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