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Interesting times we live in for a China/HK produced company but...

XD I guess we can say: China/HK made cards works like clockwork?

T.T Rip me, what did I put myself into, decided to ride on the Room One Collection System

laitostarr777 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 04, 2025 12:17 pm XD I guess we can say: China/HK made cards works like clockwork?

T.T Rip me, what did I put myself into, decided to ride on the Room One Collection System

a patreon subscription without being a patreon subscription? (though room one has patreon too).

Im mostly on board with their stuff, I think I have maybe 3/4 of the projects they've released? the movie tie ins tend to be a miss.

Blooms projects are goofy fun. I wish they would take things up a few quality points but Im fine with what they've been doing.

Well, I was sold as soon as I saw Tanuki, so...
And I've been really liking their stuff as well, much to my wallet's annoyance.

Room One projects have never really been my vibe but Torres is such a class act that I have a lot of respect for their brand.

The Yukaku number cards are the go - the others look too much the same (plus the Yuk give you a picture to make as a bonus)
I cannot say I am a fan of flecked gilding - once you shuffle the deck it does not look as good

First off, thank you all! I have no idea how you guys always manage to start posting about our projects before I even get the chance. This one’s been a real challenge for me, though—tariffs and other hurdles made it tough. My goal was to launch it next week, but honestly, with all the bad news piling up today, I thought, “Screw it—why not drop a new playing card deck now and at least brighten a few people’s days?” So here we are!

For this project, I didn’t tweak much to offset the tariffs, so we might take a financial hit in the end. The paper-thin battery alone is costing me an arm and a leg (or maybe a liver!), but the effect? Absolutely worth it. The fan on this deck is hands-down my favorite of all our creations—the pattern, the cold foil, everything just clicks perfectly. I’m really proud of how it turned out, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.

I’ve made one of my Patreon posts free for everyone to check out. It dives into the paper-thin battery, the production process, and more—it’s just for you UC folks . Link’s below—let me know what you think! Wishing you all a great day!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/125194448

Cheers,
Torres

TorresOVER wrote: ↑Fri Apr 04, 2025 11:16 pm First off, thank you all! I have no idea how you guys always manage to start posting about our projects before I even get the chance.

Before you get the chance? something emailed this to me 30min before kickstarter would even reconcile the link in the email?

Oh, the mail. I usually post it after a bit I launched. I'll make sure to post it before the next mail time

TorresOVER wrote: ↑Sat Apr 05, 2025 10:26 am Oh, the mail. I usually post it after a bit I launched. I'll make sure to post it before the next mail time

Oh yeah, by any chance, we can pull the circuit out so we can replace batteries in case lights out?

laitostarr777 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:35 pm

TorresOVER wrote: ↑Sat Apr 05, 2025 10:26 am Oh, the mail. I usually post it after a bit I launched. I'll make sure to post it before the next mail time

Oh yeah, by any chance, we can pull the circuit out so we can replace batteries in case lights out?

Great question! To be totally honest—yes, you can pull the circuit out to replace the batteries if the lights go out, but it’s a bit of a mission. You’d need to tear into parts of the tuck, which we don’t really recommend since it could mess up the whole thing. Full disclosure: I’ve never even tried swapping the batteries myself—guess I'm too chicken to risk it! On the bright side (pun intended), those paper-thin batteries are built to last over 300 hours of light time, so we’re pretty sure they’ll keep glowing strong. Hope that clears it up

TorresOVER wrote: ↑Sun Apr 06, 2025 10:51 pm

laitostarr777 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:35 pm

TorresOVER wrote: ↑Sat Apr 05, 2025 10:26 am Oh, the mail. I usually post it after a bit I launched. I'll make sure to post it before the next mail time

Oh yeah, by any chance, we can pull the circuit out so we can replace batteries in case lights out?

Great question! To be totally honest—yes, you can pull the circuit out to replace the batteries if the lights go out, but it’s a bit of a mission. You’d need to tear into parts of the tuck, which we don’t really recommend since it could mess up the whole thing. Full disclosure: I’ve never even tried swapping the batteries myself—guess I'm too chicken to risk it! On the bright side (pun intended), those paper-thin batteries are built to last over 300 hours of light time, so we’re pretty sure they’ll keep glowing strong. Hope that clears it up

OH NOOOOO ;3;
I thought this tuck box is going to be like Card Mafia's decks that they've been producing years ago: where we can simply take the circuit out to replace batteries

Maybe you should just buy one of these

What, no pictures of this deck and cards in this thread? That needs fixing Here's a write-up I put together about it, along with plenty of pictures.

NB: This project has already funded, but they've left it open for Late Pledges, so if you like what you see here, you can still get on board.

Tanuki Yukaku Playing Cards by Room One Cards (Kickstarter)

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

A tale of charm, trickery, and tradition, told through the eyes of a dancing tanuki courtesan

Current funding level: Almost 20x the funding goal!
Kickstarter ends: Successfully funded, but you can still Late Pledge for available rewards



We've seen a lot of innovation in the playing card industry in recent years. One of the top innovators is Room One Playing Cards, under their brands Bloom and Anti-Faro. They've produced some stunning decks, and with this new project they continue to raise the bar.

Two things especially stand out about it for me:
- it has a folding tuck box that lights up: literally!
- it has a special feature where the cards can be combined into a puzzle!

Several different versions of the deck are being produced, and there are also options to get all three together in a collector's set:
- Yukaku Tales Edition
- Oiran-Dochu Edition
- Hanafuda Edition



The concept behind the deck is to combine two concepts from Japanese folklore, described in the project as follows:
- "The Tanuki (狸) is a mischievous creature known for its playful nature and ability to shape-shift. Some stories tell of tanuki hosting grand feasts, luring humans to join, only to trap them in confusion or make them lose track of time."
- "The Yūkaku (遊郭), or pleasure district, was a specialized entertainment area in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). These areas were known for their captivating performances and indulgent experiences."
The Tanuki is also known as a raccoon dog, and these charming creatures make regular appearances throughout the deck. Drawing on and merging the folklore, fantasy, and culture of the Edo period, these decks aim to bring us to a world where the Tanuki opens a Yūkaku, described as "a magical place designed to enchant and bewilder. Here, humans lose themselves in an endless cycle of time, drawn in by the allure of the tanuki's mysterious feasts."

The Light Up Yukaku Tuck Box, complete with its lavish door design, looks especially stunning. Add to that the luxury of vibrant colours, cold foil, and patterned gilded edges, and it's a true feast for the eyes and imagination.

As a bonus feature, the number cards of each edition have a unique puzzle:
- in the Yukaku Tales Edition, they can be arranged to produce a panoramic image of the lively Yukaku with a cast of Tanuki characters.
- in the Oiran-Dochu Edition, they combine within each suit to form a scroll-like panorama.
- in the Hanafuda Edition, each four cards of the same number combine to make single image.



Extra addons include things like a collector coin, pins, stickers, koi-koi guide, uncut sheets, and previous decks.

Now that I've described the basic concept and features, I'll let these pictures do the talking, which I've arranged to show all three decks, one at a time.

Yukaku Tales Edition











Oiran-Dochu Edition









Hanafuda Edition









Extras





This project has already funded, but they've left it open for Late Pledges, so if you like what you see here, you can still get on board.

You really need to head to the project page where you can see videos of the deck in action; what I saw certainly blew me away!

Kickstarter link

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

I have just received my collector's box.
And even though my Yakuku Tales box doesn't light up I'm not too fussed about it, as all the rest is so nice.
All the little details on the tuck boxes and the artwork really works, in all the 3 versions.
It's been a while that I wasn't that happy with a deck (set).

Good job Bloom/Room One!

Skywatcher wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 4:41 am I have just received my collector's box.
And even though my Yakuku Tales box doesn't light up I'm not too fussed about it, as all the rest is so nice.
All the little details on the tuck boxes and the artwork really works, in all the 3 versions.
It's been a while that I wasn't that happy with a deck (set).

Good job Bloom/Room One!

Thanks, we will be fixing the light-up problem, After digging deeper, we suspect the issue stems from the magnetron lights being activated by nearby magnets ( Means other Tanuki Yukaku nearby) during storage or shipping. It’s likely that the paper battery vendor, our fulfillment center, our production team or shipping company—possibly all four—stored them without insulator paper, causing the lights to stay on and drain the batteries. We’re still investigating, but rest assured, this is unacceptable for Room One and our backers. Once we pinpoint the cause, we’ll decide on next steps, which may include reprinting all decks with a new tuck box featuring a photoresistor or adding insulator paper to prevent this issue and reship a new one to backers. Whatever it takes, we’ll make it right, and I’ll ensure everything is resolved to your satisfaction.

reprinting cards due to a battery issue? ok thats going pretty far to make things right.

I haven't gotten mine yet...but its on the way..

Evilgamer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:50 am reprinting cards due to a battery issue? ok thats going pretty far to make things right.

I haven't gotten mine yet...but its on the way..

Looks like you might end up with two decks—lucky you! Seriously, we’re going all out to ensure every Room One supporter gets the absolute best Tanuki Yukaku experience. We’d never settle for disappointing you! Your deck is on its way, and we’ll keep you posted if there are any updates. Thanks for your support!

TorresOVER wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:03 am

Evilgamer wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:50 am reprinting cards due to a battery issue? ok thats going pretty far to make things right.

I haven't gotten mine yet...but its on the way..

Looks like you might end up with two decks—lucky you! Seriously, we’re going all out to ensure every Room One supporter gets the absolute best Tanuki Yukaku experience. We’d never settle for disappointing you! Your deck is on its way, and we’ll keep you posted if there are any updates. Thanks for your support!

They came in today, yeah the battery is dead, but the actual deck, very well done and a pretty fun design.