Crown Series Poker - PVC Playing Cards by Crown Series Poker (Alex Haines)

[kevork]

Looks to be a separate endeavor from Alex! I'm sure we'll hear more when the time comes
[Kickstarter Notification Link]

Premium quality PVC Poker playing cards - designed with input and feedback from a pool of Poker players to dial in the ultimate set of attributes, perfectly blending form & function.

[Honeybee]

Yes, these were first mentioned on Patreon about 2 months ago.
I had not seen that KoS breaking borders before, it looks like the design has come a long way and I like it a lot
The two patterned backs are purple or green (I will leave it for Alex to share)

[A. Haines]

Thanks Kevork & Honeybee.

This is actually planned for a Kickstarter in June, potentially Tues 3rd.

With my background in Poker, I have always wanted to create a function-first Casino style deck, and this is the fruit of my research and work in that area. The result is a different manufacturer, a different material, a different presentation and a different style (albeit I would like to think I have stamped my sensibilities on the project). I worked with a group of Poker players and listened to suggestions and feedback to dial in the "ultimate" set of attributes for a deck created for serious, high-volume play in home games or card rooms; leaving all my accumulated experience and preferences for vintage illustrated paper playing cards at the door (hence the new brand that I envision falling under the AHPC banner). For example, one of the areas that was looked at was the size of the indices, which is a proprietary size that sits between regular and jumbo, to blend aesthetics, functionality and visibility from across the table:

The result is a 2x deck set of PVC matte finish playing cards, with a plastic cut-card housed in a luxury, special card box with gold hot-foil stamping. You won't be putting these in a Carat Case, but they will come into their own if you break them out for that home Poker game.

I will return upon launch and hope to see some of you guys getting in on the Kickstarter

Cheers!

[A. Haines]

Just launched! For those of you who use your cards for poker or games nights, we welcome you to come and check out our new endeavour!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cr ... ying-cards

Cheers

[Honeybee]

Why the new creator name Alex?

[A. Haines]

Why the new creator name Alex?

I recognise that while there is some crossover, and this is still very much in the playing card realm, hard-use PVC poker decks are generally a different market to collectable paper-based decks. I also have plans for chip-sets etc. in the future and thought it all would all fit nicely under a new umbrella, Crown Series Poker, for all the poker supplies, while AHPC carries on with all the illustrated, vintage, collectable paper-based decks.

Cheers!

[A. Haines]

These turned out incredible! For anyone who is on the market for 100% PVC casino poker cards and wants to take a look: THEY ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE

Some pics of the finished poker sets:

Cheers!

[kenackers]

I have a set and they are awesome. Great for playing cards without being worried about ruining the cards.

They shuffle well, feel good in the hand and the art work is traditional but unique which I enjoy.

[A. Haines]

Thanks Kenackers - so glad you like them! We couldn't be happier with the quality. Cheers

[Strag]

I have a set and they are awesome. Great for playing cards without being worried about ruining the cards.

They shuffle well, feel good in the hand and the art work is traditional but unique which I enjoy.

Completely agree. I used a set for a games night and everyone raved about them. Very pleased with them as my new go-to playing set.

[kenackers]

Thanks Kenackers - so glad you like them! We couldn't be happier with the quality. Cheers

Looks like some new versions with updated back colours coming soon on KS Alex. Black and red....Cool

Keeping it quiet!

[A. Haines]

Yes this is some way off yet, not until well into 2026 poker chips on the cards too, so watch this space!