The Underground Poker Club welcomes all who can appreciate the simple joy of gathering around a table (or even the floor) with friends and strangers alike for a few rounds of cards. Whether it’s winning on the river in Hold’em, executing some seriously strategic moves in Gin Rummy, dropping a four-of-a-kind in Big Two, or shooting the moon in Hearts, a deck of cards holds a unique set of memories for everyone that holds them. The deck showcased below is the inception of this growing concept. Enjoy this contemporary take on a timeless tradition, and cherish the memories created with each hand.
This deck’s designs draws from the vibrant tapestry of New York City—whose endless cultures and boundless passions inspire the designs of each of the face cards in the deck.
These cards are printed on linen card stock with a blue core to limit the amount of light that can shine through. The linen material gives each card a beautiful crosshatch woven texture making all the cards extra smooth, durable, and feel great.
All of the designs depicted on the cards were done individually with vector drawing. Each of the three face cards features the same three characters across the four themed suits—sports ♣, drinks ♦, food ♥, and music ♠.
The cards and tuckbox were printed by MakePlayingCards.com, a Hong Kong based paper and printing manufacturer with 35+ years of experience serving customers globally. The cards were printed with materials from sustainable, well-managed forests using soy-based ink.
There were only 100 copies of this particular deck printed!
Depending on popularity, more may be made but first editions will always be special ;)
Hello! My name is Anthony Zhang and this deck of cards was a passion project that began in the Spring of 2022. This marks my first adventure into selling something I’ve designed on the internet but it is an endeavor I know I will learn from and do more of. Thanks for your time, consideration, and support in stopping by!