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Theory 11 Playing Cards: Grateful Dead

Theory 11 Playing Cards: Grateful Dead - Main image
$8.31 $12.99 In stock

Category: Playing Cards

Formed in 1965, the Grateful Dead became a cultural institution that has spanned over half a century. Fusing rock and roll, folk, and jazz with avant-garde, visual, and literary traditions - they became one of the most popular, enduring, and influential bands in American history.

Unrivaled Print Quality

THE OUTER PACKAGING

The box packaging is printed using antique letterpress machines dating back to the 1960’s - with six layers of vibrant color, embossed for a unique tactile sensation. The front face features the Skull & Roses at center, with custom composition surrounding.

The Back Design

AND THE ACES

Featuring the unmistakable Steal Your Face logo in the middle, the back design encapsulates iconic imagery that Dead Heads have come to know and love over many decades. The terrapins play their tune, and the dancing bears swing to every note. The aces also feature stunning full-art design, complete with logos and mascots that are cemented in the band’s history.

A Court of Colors

JACKS, QUEENS AND KINGS

The court cards are simply jaw-dropping. Continuing the use of iconic logos and mascots - bears, terrapins, and skeletons are prominently featured in vibrant detail. Every inch of the deck is fully custom, including the font style and design of each individual suit.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews)

Scarlett K. ★★★★★

These cards capture the band's legacy perfectly, from the detailed artwork to that classic Theory11 feel when you shuffle. I bought them as a display piece for my shelf, but they handle so well that I've been using them for poker night too. The deck is a beautiful tribute to over half a century of m

Lucy ★★★★★

Finally got a deck and the card stock feels fantastic, smooth and sturdy for shuffling. The Grateful Dead artwork on the tuck case is even more detailed in person, really captures that classic psychedelic vibe.