Eight notable playing card Kickstarters are running into mid-November 2026 or later, based on our November 9 check, and the standouts are Double-O Noir by Oscar Owen and Room One Cards, Expert Playing Card Co.'s Authentic Golden Nugget casino recreations, and TCC's FLORAL. Double-O Noir is the biggest of the live campaigns, with about HK$636,000 from 1,183 backers on a HK$40,000 goal. The rest of the list runs from cats and paper boats to Cthulhu, with end dates from November 13 to December 2.
November is one of the busiest months of the year for new decks, because creators want their campaigns funded before the holidays. We went through the playing card category on Kickstarter, checked every campaign below, and pulled together the ones collectors and cardists are talking about.
A quick note on numbers: every funding figure and end date here was checked on November 9, 2026. Crowdfunding moves fast, so totals will have grown by the time you read this, and amounts are shown in the currency each campaign uses. Always check the campaign page for the latest pledge levels, shipping and delivery estimates before you back anything.
Last chance: ending November 13
Cthulhu Playing Cards by TCC × Keyhole
TCC and Keyhole's Cthulhu project is seven decks in five art styles, with more than 300 original illustrations, according to TCC. As of November 9, it had raised about HK$332,000 from 310 backers against a HK$30,000 goal. Trackers show it closing on the morning of November 13 (New York time), so it's down to its final hours.
Running through mid-November
Double-O Noir Playing Cards
A collaboration between Oscar Owen and Room One Cards, Double-O Noir is pitched as "your secret weapon," and the spy theme is a natural fit for magicians. The campaign says the marking system is hidden in the back design, and every deck comes with a free course on how to read it. It's the biggest playing card campaign still live: about HK$636,000 from 1,183 backers against a HK$40,000 goal as of November 9. It runs to November 19.
Paper Boat Playing Cards
New since our first roundup, Paper Boat is Daniel Schneider's "nostalgic deck of playing cards inspired by simpler days." It launched November 3 and had raised about €15,700 from 137 backers on a €4,800 goal by November 9. It runs to November 17.
Forgotten Fairytales: A Deck of Dark Playing Cards
"Familiar games. Stranger company." Forgotten Fairytales is a dark fairytale deck that had raised about £5,400 from 115 backers on a £1,000 goal as of November 9. It runs to November 19.
Kitten Bubu Playing Cards
Cat lovers, this one's yours. ACPC's Kitten Bubu is a hand-illustrated set starring Bubu the Siamese cat, with interactive tuck boxes. It had raised about HK$48,100 from 55 backers on a HK$30,000 goal as of November 9 and runs to November 22.
New this month
FLORAL Playing Cards by TCC
TCC launched FLORAL on November 2. Before launch, TCC's announcement described five floral-themed decks (Pure, Radiant, Romantic, Paradise and Hopeful) with hand-painted illustrations, plus holographic foil and embossing on the cards and tuck boxes. The campaign summary now says "six enchanting playing card editions," so check the campaign page for the final lineup. It passed its goal quickly and had raised about HK$101,100 from 107 backers by November 9. It runs until December 2.
If you like foil-heavy decks, our guide to foil, gilded edges and metallic ink explains how these finishes are made and how they hold up.
Card College (Limited Blue) (PaperBox)
TCC Playing Cards
5/5
Card College (Limited Green) (PaperBox)
TCC Playing Cards
Card College (Limited Red) (PaperBox)
TCC Playing Cards
5/5
Flexible - Black
TCC Playing Cards
3/5
Flexible Gradients Yellow
TCC Playing Cards
2/5
Forest Elf - Sika Deer
TCC Playing Cards
Authentic Golden Nugget Playing Cards
Casino collectors, this one's for you. Expert Playing Card Co.'s project offers officially licensed recreations of the classic Golden Nugget casino decks from Las Vegas history. It launched November 1 and had raised about $71,100 from 510 backers against a $25,000 goal by November 9. It runs until December 1.
Vintage casino decks are some of the most fun to collect and research. Many older USPCC casino decks can be dated with the code on the ace of spades. Our guide to reading USPCC date codes explains how.
Cape Cod
Expert Playing Card Company
3/5
Jerry's Nugget Owners' Reserve
Expert Playing Card Company
4/5
Noc Stripper Black
Expert Playing Card Company
3/5
The hive green deck
Expert Playing Card Company
5/5
La Mouche Misprint
Expert Playing Card Company
2024
Jerry’s Nugget - Marked Monotone
Expert Playing Card Company
2023
4/5
Black / Gold Playing Cards by Pocket Aces
Pocket Aces is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a new black and gold deck, plus discounted mystery decks. It had raised about $16,400 from 144 backers on a $5,000 goal as of November 9 and runs to November 28.
Grann Maroo (Ruby)
Pocket Aces
2026
4/5
Jumbo Jacks (Classic)
Pocket Aces
2026
Jumbo Jacks (Limited)
Pocket Aces
2026
Pocket Aces (Maroon / Gold)
Pocket Aces
2025
5/5
The Fool’s Court Limited Edition
Pocket Aces
2025
The Fool’s Court Majestic Moss
Pocket Aces
2025
Campaigns you may have just missed
These projects ended (or end) before this update went live:
- The Mystery of MERLIN Playing Cards by Card-Addiction.com closed on November 9. A few hours before the end, it had raised about $41,000 from 341 backers on a $2,626 goal.
- Human Garden by ARK, the Cthulhu-inspired bio-horror deck, finished on November 9 with about HK$482,000 from 259 backers on a HK$30,000 goal.
- Echoes of Yesterday: Cassette Playing Cards was funded and closed on November 9 with about HK$42,300 from 130 backers.
- The Lighter Than Air Deck, the zeppelin and balloon trivia deck, was due to close on November 10. It had about $7,200 from 104 backers on November 9.
- El Quinto Sol: The Mesoamerican Cosmos by The Mythographer, THE HOBBIT™ Playing Card Deck by Jackson Robinson, AOI KOI Playing Cards and Tails of Mischief 2 all closed in early November.
Many creators open late pledges through a pledge manager after a campaign ends, so it's always worth checking the campaign page.
How to back a playing card Kickstarter wisely
Backing a project means funding a deck before it exists, not getting a guaranteed product, so a little homework goes a long way:
- Check the creator's history. Has this creator delivered decks before? Past campaigns and backer comments tell you a lot.
- Look at the printer. Many campaigns name the printer. If you're curious how stock affects handling, see our guide to playing card stock types.
- Read the shipping details. International shipping, taxes and delivery estimates vary a lot between campaigns.
- Watch for limited editions. Gilded and numbered editions often have small print runs and can disappear early in a campaign.
Track the decks you've backed
Once you've pledged, add the deck to your wishlist on PlayingCardHub so you can move it to your collection when it arrives. It's a simple way to keep track of what's coming, especially in a month this busy. Create a free account to get started.
FAQ
What playing card Kickstarters are live in November 2026? As of November 9, 2026, the notable live campaigns are Double-O Noir (ends November 19), Authentic Golden Nugget Playing Cards (December 1), FLORAL by TCC (December 2), Pocket Aces Black / Gold (November 28), Paper Boat (November 17), Forgotten Fairytales (November 19), Kitten Bubu (November 22) and Cthulhu by TCC × Keyhole (November 13). Check each campaign page for current totals.
What is a playing card Kickstarter? It's a crowdfunding campaign where a creator raises money to print a new deck. Backers pledge money up front and receive the deck once it's produced.
Are these numbers final? No. All funding totals and end dates were checked on November 9, 2026, and live campaigns keep growing. Check each campaign page for the current figures.
Can I still get a deck after a campaign ends? Often, yes. Many creators open late pledges through a pledge manager, and some decks are later sold through the creator's own site. It varies by project.
Is backing a Kickstarter risky? There's always some risk, since you're funding a product before it exists. Creators with a track record of delivering decks are generally a safer bet.
