Open Portals Playing Cards

The Open Portals Playing Cards, created by artist James R. Eads in collaboration with his brother Sean Eads, is a 56-card deck designed for both traditional card games and an inventive new multiplayer game. The concept centers around 36 unique 'portals' and 12 'gods' that players can summon, offering possibilities and reminders about life's greatness. The deck is based on classic poker-sized playing cards but features entirely custom, vibrant illustrations.

Beyond its function as a standard playing card deck, Open Portals introduces a unique game where players design their hands, choose a class of magic, summon gods with unique actions, and score points by opening portals. The game includes beginner and advanced versions, detailed in an accompanying fold-out manual. The campaign emphasizes the depth of the project, with multiple layers of meaning behind the cards and their symbolism.

For those interested in divination, the deck also serves as an oracle. Each card has a detailed meaning and incorporates numerical symbolism often found in tarot, allowing for use in readings for clarity or insight. The physical production includes a high-quality custom tuck box made with Soft Touch Midnight Blue 100pt paper stock, gold embossments, and an inner metallic gold lining.

This deck is ideal for collectors of unique playing card decks, especially those who appreciate custom artwork and innovative game design. It will appeal to players looking for a new multiplayer card game with strategic depth and a rich thematic backstory. Additionally, it serves as an engaging oracle deck for individuals interested in divination, symbolism, and introspective practices, particularly those who enjoy Eads' distinctive artistic style.

James R. Eads, known for his distinctive artistic style, created Open Portals Playing Cards with the core concept that 'portals' exist everywhere in life, opening and closing constantly. This idea inspired him to design 36 unique portals and 12 gods, aiming to remind people of life's greatness. The game aspect of the project was developed in collaboration with his brother, Sean Eads. Eads also highlighted his commitment to producing as many aspects of the project as possible in his Los Angeles studio, ensuring high quality and personal involvement.