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The video introduces the Luna deck of cards by Pocket Aces, part of their Gravity series inspired by outer space. The minimalist design is influenced by iconic space imagery, such as the "Earthrise" photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission. Two editions of the deck—the Enthusiast Edition with silver foil and a rarer edition with holographic foil—are detailed. The cards feature intricate design elements including silver gilding and topographical maps from NASA, particularly the Taurus-Littrow Valley, the Apollo 17 moon landing site. The cards are adorned with silver hot foil and thematic elements like jokers inspired by the Earthrise image, and unique pip and index typography. Each suit represents different phases of a space mission, from spacewalks to moon landings, culminating in the return to Earth. Despite usually preferring highly customized designs, the reviewer praises the thoughtful minimalist approach of the Luna deck and encourages support for its Kickstarter campaign.
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In this part of the video, the presenter previews a new deck of cards called Luna from Pocket Aces, which has recently launched on Kickstarter. This deck is part of Pocket Aces’ Gravity series, inspired by outer space and designed with their signature ultra-minimalist style. The presenter highlights two versions of the deck: the Enthusiast Edition with silver foil and a more limited edition with holographic foil. The design on the tuck box is inspired by the famous “Earthrise” photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. The box features thick, pale gray cardstock with shiny silver foil that mimics the texture of the moon’s surface. Additional details include the Pocket Aces logo, deck name, and other branding elements. The presenter praises the clean and beautiful design of the tuck box and begins to explore the cards inside.
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In this segment, the video discusses gilded playing cards, emphasizing their silver gilding which complements the tuck box and hot foiling on the cards. The back design, crafted from NASA’s topographical map of Taurus-Littrow Valley—the Apollo 17 moon landing site—involves intricate line work in silver hot foil. The design includes pocket aces logos resembling measurement reticles from NASA space photos, enhancing its clean, borderless look. The fronts of the cards are adorned with silver foil, including the jokers depicting an Earthrise-inspired image with moon and Earth details. Unique corners have numbers representing Earth’s distances from the moon at closest and furthest points. An extra art card showcases a stylized astronaut and rocket exhaust tying into the space theme. The aces and the other cards feature simple, clean designs, mostly in silver foil, with the background showing a pale gray topographical map design similar to the back.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator details various design elements of a deck of cards, highlighting the unique aspects of each suit and card type. The deck features a silver foil with a modern, space-themed design. The ace cards have distinctive typography with the pip and index prominently displayed. The black cards transition from a light gray background to a darker gray, with the clubs being notably stylized yet recognizable. The diamonds revert to the light gray background, and the spades showcase an additional space colony motif on the ace.
The court cards are described as one-way images of astronauts with slight variations between each, accompanied by phases of the moon and a narrative scene at the bottom. These scenes depict a space journey, starting with a space shuttle launch on the hearts and progressing through the court cards. This creative design provides a unique two-way visual experience.
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In this part of the video, the speaker describes the intricate design elements of a deck of cards themed around space exploration. Each suit in the deck represents different phases of a space mission: clubs depict a mid-flight spacewalk, diamonds show landing on the moon with astronauts and a lunar module, and spades illustrate the return to Earth with splashdown. These cards include unique details such as the “pocket aces” flag on the moon. Additionally, the video discusses a limited edition of the deck with holographic foil that adds a reflective rainbow shine to the cards, enhancing their visual appeal. The handling and card stock quality are praised, despite the lack of disclosed information about the printer, with the cards performing well in shuffling and fanning tests.
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In this segment, the reviewer discusses the Luna decks from Pocket Aces, highlighting their minimalist design. Despite usually preferring highly customized designs, the reviewer appreciates the thoughtfulness and detail in the Luna decks, seeing them as an exemplary minimalist effort. The reviewer encourages viewers to check out the deck and consider backing the campaign, inviting them to follow the link in the description. The segment concludes with a reminder to subscribe for more deck reviews and unboxings.