# agentsite-static-version=1b37a322-8508-492f-a8c6-2b7019a63727 # artofplay.com > AI-optimized mirror of artofplay.com containing 250 pages totalling 60,401 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://artofplay.com. Last updated: 2026-09-27T03:09:57.665Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Art of Play - Playing Cards, Puzzles and Amusements](/content/site-root.html): From luxurious playing cards to ingenious puzzles - each item in our collection holds a whisper of mystery, brimming with potential for surprise and delight. (366 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Holiday Gifts - Art of Play](/content/collections/holiday-gifts/index.html): Shop our Holiday Gift Guide for the most magical gifts in the world and give wonder. (408 words) - [Odd Bods Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/products/odd-bods-playing-cards/index.html): From the mind of Jonathan Burton, we are taken on a whimsical journey guided by the Odd Bods and their eccentric antics in these unusual playing cards. (146 words) - [Shutter Puzzle Box - Art of Play](/content/products/shutter-puzzle-box/index.html): We discovered this beautiful puzzle while traveling through the mountains of Hakone, Japan. We were already impressed with the seven exotic kinds of wood used in the construction but when we saw the top slide open, our jaws dropped. The rotating mechanism reminded us of a camera shutter or a blooming flower. Turns out, (213 words) - [Mt. Fuji 360° Book by Yusuke Oono - Art of Play](/content/products/mt-fuji-360-book-yusuke-oono/index.html): A surprising twist on the pop-up book. As its title suggests, unfolding this petite book in a circular fashion results in a 360-degree panoramic scene of layered silhouettes. Here, Mount Fuji is unveiled in all its majesty, surrounded by curling clouds and a fiery round sun, and with graceful red-crowned cranes alighti (114 words) - [Loop Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/loop-pocket-puzzle/index.html): Elegant, simple and deceptively difficult to solve, this endearing metal puzzle can also be worn as a necklace. The two interlocking pieces are precisely engineered to produce a highly satisfying tactile experience. Most find this nearly 2" loop much easier to take apart than it is to put back together but once you dis (145 words) - [Digital Gift Cards - Art of Play](/content/products/digital-gift-cards/index.html): Our digital Gift Certificates are available in preset denominations. If you're looking for a different amount, please contact us and we'll gladly help. (245 words) - [Jungle Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/products/jungle-playing-cards/index.html): Jungle Playing Cards. Inspired by the lush jungles of Africa. Designed by Muti for Art of Play (135 words) - [DKNG Red Wheel Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/products/dkng-red-wheel-playing-cards/index.html): Created in partnership with a California-based creative studio, DKNG Playing Cards offers a fresh interpretation of the classic Bicycle Rider Back. (158 words) - [Fidget Puzzle Box, No. 6 - Art of Play](/content/products/fidget-puzzle-box/index.html): Once you figure out the trick to this box, it really is quite easy to open... Until then, you might fidget all day without unlocking the secret. The handsome walnut exterior looks great on any desk or coffee table and the hidden chamber inside is perfect for stashing treasures. Simple enough for beginners but challengi (103 words) - [We're Matching up to $10,000 for California Wildfire Relief - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/wildfire-relief-fund/index.html): What we are really thankful for right now on this special day of Thanksgiving is the amazing opportunity we have to give back, and we owe that to you. Wherever you are in the world, thank you. Enlightened with gratitude, we cannot help but consider the loss and hardship of those affected by the disastrous Camp Fire bla (381 words) - [Loki Puzzle Box - Art of Play](/content/products/loki-puzzle-box/index.html): Ancient Japanese craftsmanship with a touch of modern misdirection. This maple wood puzzle box features traditional Japanese yosegi patterns and a simple, yet satisfying solution. The puzzle measures 2.5 x 2 x 1.5 inches. The interior is relatively spacious which makes this box perfect for hiding small treasures. The c (139 words) - [Gifts under $50 - Art of Play](/content/collections/gifts-under-50/index.html) (331 words) - [Mid-Century Spinning Top - Art of Play](/content/products/mid-century-spinning-top/index.html): We like to imagine that Ray and Charles Eames would have approved of these long-stemmed wooden marvels. Each sleek top is turned from a single piece of specially selected, knotless wood and oiled to perfectly showcase the flawless grain. When spun, you'll be mesmerized by their unique dance as they pirouette across the (133 words) - [Quarto Strategy Game - Art of Play](/content/products/quarto-strategy-game/index.html): The perfect move may be your opponent's. Quarto takes the familiar goal of aligning four pieces in a row and turns it on its head. Instead of choosing your own piece each turn, you select the one your opponent must play. Every decision becomes both an opportunity and a trap, demanding equal parts logic, foresight, and (183 words) - [Handmade Zoetrope - Art of Play](/content/products/handmade-zoetrope/index.html): Rediscover the magic of animation with this vintage optical toy. A precursor to motion pictures, this mesmerizing instrument brings drawings to life by creating the illusion of motion. The Zoetrope dates back to the early 19th century, and is perhaps the most famous of optical toys. If you spin the open-top cylinder ar (107 words) - [Chroma Spindle Spinning Top - Art of Play](/content/products/chroma-spindle-spinning-top/index.html): One of our favorite spinning tops in the collection are these hand-painted Chroma Spindle Spinning Tops, available in a variety of colors. The elongated spindle design enables longer spin times punctuated by a delicate dance of the stripes on the stem. The current record in the shop is over a minute and a half. Colors (99 words) - [Egg Puzzle Box - Art of Play](/content/products/egg-puzzle-box/index.html): This cherrywood egg is actually a Japanese puzzle box in disguise. Designer Akio Kamei is widely considered the most innovative puzzle box craftsman in the world. With Egg, he has created a modern classic full of humor and surprise. The cheeky solution reveals an adorable prize that is sure to make you smile. A must-ha (163 words) - [Marble Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/marble-pocket-puzzle/index.html): The marble is trapped, yet it spins freely. The solution is difficult, yet immensely satisfying. To release the sphere from its rectangular frame, you’ll have to think outside the box. Designed by Oskar Van Deventer and Bram Cohen for Hanayama of Japan. This is one of the most ingenious interlocking puzzles in our coll (96 words) - [Hopscotch - The Classic Single-Player Strategy Game - Art of Play](/content/products/hopscotch/index.html): Challenge your powers of deduction with this handsome update to a classic tabletop game. Commonly known as an "I.Q. Tester" in the U.S. and "Solitaire" in the U.K., the rules of the game are always the same: jump and remove pegs until only one is left. Obviously harder than it sounds, this devilish strategy game has be (230 words) - [Infinite Galaxy Puzzle - Art of Play](/content/products/infinite-galaxy-puzzle/index.html): A universe without boundaries. The Infinite Galaxy Puzzle transforms the night sky into an endless field of discovery. Without corners or edges to guide the way, every piece becomes an invitation to slow down, observe, and uncover patterns hidden among countless stars. Created by Nervous System using computational desi (169 words) - [Cake Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/cake-pocket-puzzle/index.html): This die-cast metal puzzle from Hanayama looks like a piece of cake but it is actually quite difficult. (141 words) - [Spinning Top Tray - Art of Play](/content/products/spinning-top-tray/index.html): The wooden Spinning Top Tray is perfect for both play and display of your Spinning Top collection. The concave "bowl" will hold your top while it spins, and will complement its beauty when it's at rest. Ideal for any workspace or coffee table looking to add some play to it. Handmade in Austria. Spinning Top not include (101 words) - [Helicone Kinetic Sculpture - Art of Play](/content/products/helicone/index.html): This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture designed by John Edmark was inspired by the mathematics of nature. Twirl the Helicone between your fingers and watch as it magically transforms between a helix and a pine cone. Constructed with laser precision from wood and brass, this elegant and surprising expression of the Fibonacc (121 words) - [Board Games - Art of Play](/content/collections/board-games/index.html) (333 words) - [Labyrinth Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/labyrinth-pocket-puzzle/index.html): There is no easy escape from the labyrinth. This extremely challenging pocket puzzle is a combination of two totally different mazes and you'll have to navigate them both at once in order to find the path to freedom. Separating the two metal rings is difficult enough but to truly conquer the labyrinth, you'll have to l (137 words) - [Classic Spinning Top - Art of Play](/content/products/classic-spinning-top/index.html): Enjoyed by ancient cultures throughout the world, the spinning top may be the oldest toy known to man. Their humble defiance of gravity provides universal fascination, even to this day. Our Classic Spinning Tops are hand turned in Austria and no two tops are the same. Each is traditionally crafted to highlight the vari (124 words) - [Lucky Draw Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/products/lucky-draw-playing-cards/index.html): Shuffle up and deal with a pack of Lucky Draw playing cards. Made of the finest quality for everyday use. Printed by the U.S. Playing Card Co. (123 words) - [5 Classic Board Games You Must Have at Home - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/5-classic-board-games-you-must-have-at-home/index.html): Playing board games is one of the best ways to spend time with people you love. Not only do games give you the opportunity to create memories with friends and family, they also help you develop strategy and problem-solving skills--and they can be tons of fun! If you're starting to build your board game collection, here (704 words) - [Handmade Praxinoscope - Art of Play](/content/products/praxinoscope/index.html): Rediscover the magic of animation with this vintage optical toy. Invented by Charles Reynaud in 1877, the praxinoscope utilizes a rotating drum and a series of mirrors to create brilliant moving pictures. Made by Garami and Ötvös in Hungary, this mesmerizing instrument is constructed from copper and wood. Eight illustr (131 words) - [Jack Puzzle - Art of Play](/content/products/jack-puzzle/index.html): This hefty interlocking puzzle from Craighill is comprised of six notched bars that combine to create a "jack" shape. Each piece is exactly milled from brass by a skilled machinist in Rhode Island and the assembled puzzle weighs in at almost a pound. A sleek and modern take on the traditional six-piece burr puzzle. (125 words) - [FLUX Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/flux-playing-cards/index.html): FLUX is a high-concept deck of playing cards designed for cardistry by Lotusinhand, and explores the boundary between static and motion. It is the first deck ever designed for cardistry to incorporate the art of scanimation, much like what can be found here. Unlike any deck before it, FLUX adds an exciting new dimensio (99 words) - [Ace of Spades Metal Bookmark - Art of Play](/content/products/ace-of-spades-metal-bookmark/index.html): An Ace to hold your place! The Ace of Spades Metal Bookmark is a brass playing card to inspire wonder while marking your progress. (143 words) - [Fidget Toys That Stimulate Creative Thinking - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/fidget-toys-that-stimulate-creative-thinking/index.html): Everyone does it: Whether it's doodling during a phone call, spinning a pen while deep in thought, or rolling a nickel down one's knuckles when working through a dilemma, fidgeting is nearly universal among humans. It has long gotten press as a coping mechanism for those with conditions such as Attention Deficit Hypera (893 words) - [Playful Gifts - Art of Play](/content/collections/playful-gifts/index.html) (297 words) - [Magical Origami Cloth - Art of Play](/content/products/magical-origami-cloth/index.html): This microfiber cloth magically folds itself into the shape of a crane. Stretch the fabric out flat to clean your eyeglasses, phone, computer screen or any other delicate surface. Then, bounce the cloth from hand to hand and watch as it transforms itself back into the shape of a bird. No folding required! (114 words) - [Wooden Tippe Tops - Art of Play](/content/products/wooden-tippe-tops/index.html): For over 100 years the "Turn Over Top" has delighted brilliant minds around the globe. Give it a spin and it begins to wobble mysteriously, then hops up on its stem and continues spinning upside down! A truly surprising demonstration of physics. Legend has it that Winston Churchill and Niels Bohr both carried one in th (148 words) - [Elk Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/elk-puzzle/index.html): Two mighty bucks lock horns in battle, their metal antlers desperately intertwined. Can you separate the dueling beasts? Wonderful styling gives the elk-head pieces more personality than traditional abstract designs. Deceptively simple, this two-piece puzzle is surprisingly difficult to master. Designed by Nobuyuki Yos (122 words) - [Tabletop Maze - Art of Play](/content/products/sphaera-tabletop-puzzle/index.html): Three metal balls are trapped within a labyrinth of wood. It will take great patience and dexterity to successfully traverse the pathways hidden between the concentric circles. Luckily, Sphaera looks beautiful even when it hasn’t been solved. Designed by Sarah Ahart and Bryanna Dering for Naef in Germany. Please note t (171 words) - [Spiral Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/spiral-pocket-puzzle/index.html): At first glance, this unique spiral puzzle doesn’t seem unlockable. The five pieces, however, can most certainly be taken apart. Putting them back together, however, is a whole new problem in itself. Our suggestion for solving this puzzle would be to not apply too much pressure. Solve it or not, the five pieces exude a (146 words) - [Coil Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/coil-puzzle/index.html): Bars of brass and steel intertwine to form a small box. You may absentmindedly separate the two pieces after an hour or two of fiddling but good luck getting them back together again without great concentration. A handsome example of a classic two-piece disentanglement puzzle. Designed by Ed Nagata for Hanayama of Japa (94 words) - [A Brief History of Hanayama and Their Famous Cast Puzzles - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/a-brief-history-of-hanayama-and-their-famous-cast-puzzles.html): To spark your curiosity and enjoy a fun challenge, embrace the power of the famous cast puzzles by Hanayama. These mechanical puzzles await your persistence in figuring out how to disassemble their mechanisms. By rotating, sliding and otherwise manipulating the cast pieces, you can learn the secrets needed to crack the (942 words) - [Bauhaus Chess Set - Art of Play](/content/products/bauhaus-chess-set/index.html): This game of chess with clean lines is characteristic of the timeless Bauhaus style. Designed by artist Josef Hartwig in 1923. (118 words) - [Your Gift Buying Guide for the Gaming Enthusiast in Your Life - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/your-gift-buying-guide-for-the-gaming-enthusiast-in-your-life.html): With the arrival of the holiday season comes the time to start looking for gifts for the people you care about the most. For most of the people on your list, dreaming up gifts and shopping is a breeze – a delight even. For the gaming enthusiasts in your life, however, you may struggle to find the perfect things that su (680 words) - [Show & Tell with Atlas Obscura - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/show-tell-with-atlas-obscura/index.html): In this episode of Atlas Obscura's Show & Tell, host Dylan Thuras speaks with Art of Play's co-founder, Dan Buck, about a wonder emporium of cards, illusions, magic tricks, and puzzles in San Diego. Join Dylan on a virtual tour of Art of Play's secret showroom, with its rare Japanese wooden puzzle boxes, designer p (121 words) - [Ultimate Deck by Stranger & Stranger Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/products/ultimate-deck-stranger-and-stranger-playing-cards/index.html): The Ultimate Deck is a luxury deck of playing cards showcasing stunning works of art on every card. Designed in collaboration with Stranger & Stranger. (168 words) - [The Gold Standard: From Currency to Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/the-gold-standard/index.html): In Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, 1814, a rectangular edifice of ashlar limestone was purchased by surging British economist, David Ricardo. The house was elegantly constructed, with some minor remodeling later completed to enlarge the house. Flash forward to present day and the exterior frame has remained mostly unto (614 words) - [Master Puzzle Maker Eric Fuller - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/master-puzzle-maker-eric-fuller/index.html): Art of Play is proud to announce our partnership with Eric Fuller of Cubic Dissections. Eric is one of the most respected puzzle makers in the world because of his attention to detail, design and quality. We'll be offering exclusive access to some of his most famous pieces—american made, hand crafted puzzles that are b (827 words) - [Cassiopeia Puzzle Box - Art of Play](/content/products/cassiopeia-puzzle-box/index.html): Thank your lucky stars if you manage to open this legendary Japanese puzzle box. "Cassiopeia" is a treasured collector's item renowned for its ingenious design. (184 words) - [The Magical History of Modern Playing Card Design - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/the-magical-history-of-modern-playing-card-design/index.html): Today's game lovers take great delight in designer decks and luxury playing cards. Luxe design has always been a hallmark of what makes a card a card. The history of modern playing card design really is epic and magical. The furthest reaches of ancient history studies leave us wandering in the mists of time wondering a (690 words) - [News Pocket Puzzle by Hanayama - Art of Play](/content/products/news-pocket-puzzle/index.html): The design of this brass compass provides a clue as to how you might separate the two interlocked pieces. Be forewarned, this is one of the most challenging mechanical puzzles in our collection and this compass does not come with directions. Solving it will take patience and creativity. Designed by the legendary Nob Ya (121 words) - [Shoot the Moon Tabletop Game - Art of Play](/content/products/shoot-the-moon/index.html): Test your skill and reflexes with this classic tabletop game. Aptly named as gravity is used for acceleration, just like in lunar excursions. Manipulate the rails to roll the ball uphill. The farther you get, the higher your score High-quality wood construction with laser printed retro design and green billiard felt in (164 words) - [Gifts under $100 - Art of Play](/content/collections/gifts-under-100/index.html) (281 words) - [Seeing Stones Companion - Art of Play](/content/pages/seeing-stones-companion/index.html): WELCOME This guide concerns the use and interpretation of five special dice known as Seeing Stones.  Each of the stones has twelve, five-sided faces. This is a shape known as a dodecahedron. It is considered a platonic solid by those who study mathematics. It is regarded as a shape of great power by those who practice (1,233 words) - [Tetraxis Kinetic Sculpture - Art of Play](/content/products/tetraxis/index.html): Mid-century design and mathematics intertwine to create these foldable bronze stars. Inspired by the work of Buckminster Fuller, physicist John Kostick created his now iconic sculptures as a way to psychically express his fascination with modern geometry. A timeless reminder of the beauty to be found in the intersectio (148 words) - [Dice Puzzle Box - Art of Play](/content/products/dice-puzzle-box/index.html): Unlocking the secret of this diabolical wooden box has nothing to do with luck. The Dice Puzzle Box was designed by Akio Kamei in Japan. (91 words) - [8 Riddles for Thanksgiving Dinner - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/8-riddles-for-thanksgiving-dinner/index.html): Today is a day to spend quality time with the ones you love. So, instead of a special product or offer, we'd thought we'd share some of our favorite riddles, brain teasers and logic problems. Hopefully, they'll spread a bit of wonder around your table this year, or at the very least, help steer the conversation away fr (557 words) - [5 Games You Can Play with Your Spinning Tops - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/5-games-you-can-play-with-your-spinning-tops/index.html): Although tops have a mesmerizing appeal just spinning along, you can maximize your enjoyment of this fun toy with exciting gameplay. You can play the spinning top games solo - or with your friends to share your passion for these awesome toys. As you send your tops spinning onto the playing field, you will need to overc (675 words) - [Mathematics, Magic and Mystery - Art of Play](/content/products/mathematics-magic-and-mystery/index.html): Perhaps the most famous book ever written on the fascinating intersection between mathematics and magic. Over 500 tricks are described and illustrated by legendary polymath Martin Gardner. First published in 1956, this wonderful book has inspired generations of mathematicians, puzzle makers and magicians to study the m (201 words) - [Art of Homer Liwag - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/art-of-homer-liwag/index.html): Homer Liwag has worked with David Copperfield since 1994 and his responsibilities as Co-Director/Design Director are incredibly wide-ranging. From designing illusions to filmmaking, his variety of talents and attention to detail is without equal. Everything Homer touches becomes sleek and beautiful. When Homer agreed t (367 words) - [Cardini's Famous Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/cardinis-famous-playing-cards/index.html): Cardini was the stage name for Richard Valentine Pitchford (1895-1973), one of the most influential magicians of his time. His flawless sleight of hand, effortless charm and infectious humor garnered him the adulation of fellow magicians and international audiences. His act, The Suave Deceiver, which you can watch belo (331 words) - [A Puzzling Adventure Through Europe - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/a-puzzling-adventure-through-europe/index.html): We're always looking for new and unusual items to add to our collection and sometimes, that means venturing across the world in search of puzzles, games, and amusements that can’t be found in the U.S.. If you've been following us for a few years, you may remember our 2017 trip to Japan. We ended up in a small village n (380 words) - [The School of Life - Art of Play](/content/pages/the-school-of-life/index.html): The School of Life exists to improve your mental well-being. The company is devoted to bringing you calm, self-understanding, better relationships, deeper friendships, greater effectiveness at work, and more fulfillment in your leisure time. (141 words) - [Where Wonders Come to Life - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/where-wonders-come-to-life/index.html): In this short film, we offer a glimpse inside our secret showroom and the magical world of Art of Play. We worked with cinematographer and director Homer Liwag to bring our wonders to life. We hope it inspires your own curiosity. (160 words) - [History of Spinning Tops - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/history-of-spinning-tops/index.html): Ancient Tops Spintops are among the oldest toys ever discovered by archaeologists. A clay top unearthed in Iraq was dated to 35th century BC—nearly six thousand years ago. The wooden top below was carved circa 1300BC and later discovered in the tomb of King Tut! In 8th century BC, the ancient poet Homer sung of tops in (670 words) - [Deck Discovery, Part 4 - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/deck-discovery-part-4/index.html): In our fourth Deck Discovery followers voted for foiled tuck box (68%), minimal card backs (58%), colored Ace of Spades (76%) and modern court cards (63%) through an Instagram Stories poll hosted by our friends at @kardify. They then painstakingly scoured our extensive catalog of playing cards to find a deck that meets (492 words) - [Deck Discovery, Part 2 - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/deck-discovery-part-2/index.html): In our second Deck Discovery, followers voted for an embossed tuck box (84%), bordered card backs (67%), intricate Ace of Spades (68%) and custom court cards (81%) through an Instagram Stories poll hosted by our friends @kardify. They then painstakingly scoured our extensive catalog of playing cards and found a deck th (533 words) - [Secret Warehouse Tour - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/secret-warehouse-tour/index.html): World renowned magician Chris Ramsay visited our secret showroom for an exclusive video on his YouTube channel. Watch as he takes viewers on an inside tour of our private showroom and warehouse. (65 words) - [Playing Games Isn't Just Fun, It's Healthy Too - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/playing-games-isnt-just-fun-its-healthy-too/index.html): Whether you have a regular family game night or you just like to get together with friends for a night of cards, you know how much fun games can be. It brings people closer together and also brings out the best in them. Of course, you might not think so during a heated game of Uno, a six-year-old can get pretty cutthro (611 words) - [STORY: Levitating Clock - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/story-levitating-clock/index.html): The world’s first levitating timepiece, Story consists of a magnetically levitating sphere that orbits around a wooden base telling the time. An intricate dance of magnetic magic guides the chrome sphere while it moves around its orbit. Starting at the twelve o’clock position, Story will complete one full orbit at the (126 words) - [Deck Discovery, Part 3 - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/deck-discovery-part-3/index.html): In our third Deck Discovery followers voted for a dark tuck box (52%), detailed card backs (50%- very close vote with the detailed back winning by 2 votes!), custom pips (74%) and fully custom court cards (63%) through an Instagram Stories poll hosted by our friends @kardify. They then painstakingly scoured our extensi (619 words) - [Gifts under $25 - Art of Play](/content/collections/gifts-under-25/index.html) (325 words) - [Deck Discovery, Part 1 - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/deck-discovery-part-1/index.html): In our first Deck Discovery, followers voted for a foiled tuck box, minimalist card backs, bold Ace of Spades and custom-illustrated courts cards through an Instagram Stories poll hosted by our friends @kardify. They then painstakingly scoured our extensive catalogue of playing cards and found a deck that meets the cri (411 words) - [Art of Play Visits Japan - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/art-of-play-visits-japan/index.html): We’re always searching for new products and inspiration so this year we decided to travel East and see what treasures we might discover in the land of the rising sun. Tokyo International Toy Show Upon landing in Tokyo, we headed to the 2017 International Toy Show. Unlike most industry trade shows, this exhibition was o, GIPHY is the platform that animates your world. Find the GIFs, Clips, and Stickers that make your conversations more positive, more expressive, and more you. (597 words) - [5 Easy Card Tricks You Can Do Today - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/5-easy-card-tricks-you-can-do-today/index.html): Looking to make a quick impression? Win a bet among friends? Trying to liven up game night? You don’t need to be a master to know a few good card tricks, that’s why we’ve made a list of five easy tricks you can do immediately after reading. Just grab your favorite pack of playing cards and prepare to amaze. Amazing Ace (1,112 words) - [These Cards Will Blow Your Mind - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/these-cards-will-blow-your-mind/index.html): Introducing the most jaw-dropping collection of optical illusion playing cards ever assembled. Housed in a wild, rainbow-sheen holographic tuck-case, you may feel like you're hallucinating before you even open up the box. Inside, you’ll find 54 eye-popping original designs created by a master of visual perception, Gian (185 words) - [How Toys and Origami can Transform Design - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/how-toys-and-origami-can-transform-design/index.html): Chuck Hoberman's eponymous sphere is one of the best-loved toys of the last quarter century. But it's only one example of his incredible work in transformable design. From adaptive nanotech to flexible building materials, Hoberman has created surprising and inventive designs at every scale. Source: wired.com (72 words) - [Home Decor - Art of Play](/content/collections/home-decor/index.html) (274 words) - [The Harmony Collection Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/the-harmony-collection-playing-cards/index.html): Four decks. One mission. Our future depends on it. With every deck sold, Art of Play will plant one tree. By doing this, we believe we can make a difference not only by reforesting our planet, but also through inspiring others to follow suit. The Harmony Collection celebrates our planet's natural resources with four un (132 words) - [Boxing Match - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/boxing-match/index.html): Dan and Dave are packing up orders at the Art of Play warehouse. Dan presents Dave with three boxes and asks him to print out shipping labels. Dave asks, “How much do they weigh?”  Dan smiles and replies, “The sum of their weights is your lucky number.” Dave sighs.  “I need more specifics.” Dave says. “OK,” says Dan, “ (229 words) - [Eco Friendly Playing Cards - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/eco-inspired-playing-cards/index.html): Created in collaboration with California based creative studio, DKNG. Green Wheel Playing Cards offer a fresh interpretation of the classic Bicycle Rider Back. The updated design is crisp and playful and now, for a limited time, available in an eco inspired green and brown colorway. Featuring 54 custom illustrated play (132 words) - [Fun with Ambiguous Images - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/fun-with-ambiguous-images/index.html): Some of the most popular optical illusions are illustrations that offer multiple interpretations. Two viewers can look at the same image and see totally different things. Unlike "hidden pictures," the two distinct images nestled in each of the illustrations below are equally obvious. You don't have to tilt your head, y (647 words) - [History of the Nine Dot Problem - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/history-of-the-nine-dot-problem/index.html): The nine dot problem is a classic lateral thinking exercise that gained widespread popularity in the 1970's and 80's. 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(73 words) - [Open House & Showroom Tour - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/2018-open-house-showroom-tour/index.html): Join us on October 14th for our annual Open House event, where we open the doors to our warehouse and private showroom for a magical experience unlike any other. Unleash your curiosity as you eat, drink and play. We'll have a food truck with free beer on tap and other beverages, music, games, puzzles, magic and so much (133 words) - [The Art of Paper Cutting - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/the-art-of-paper-cutting/index.html): Hunched over a magnifying glass, craft knife in hand, Suzy Taylor is the epitome of patience and precision. Beneath her tiny blade is a blank sheet of paper, but in her imagination, a dizzyingly complex design is waiting to reveal itself. Days later, thousands of minuscule slivers of paper litter the tabletop and what (132 words) - [Adam Savage builds a Kendama - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/adam-savage-builds-a-kendama/index.html): Adam Savage, who you probably know from the the old Discovery Channel show MythBusters and more recently the hit YouTube channel Tested teams up with Michael Steven's of Vsauce for a special one-day build in Adam's workshop. "Michael has recently taken up playing the Kendama, a Japanese cup and ball toy, and Adam helps (119 words) - [Brad Fulton on Playing Card Design - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/the-art-of-playing-card-design-with-brad-fulton/index.html): Brad Fulton is known in the community as a creator of story-based playing card designs. His style incorporates family heritage, cinema and hand-drawn design. (557 words) - [Playing Cards that "Spark" Ideation & Conquer Creative Block - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/playing-cards-that-spark-ideation/index.html): Produced in collaboration with Soulsight, The Soulsight Deck of Bright Ideas was designed to "spark" ideation and conquer creative block. On every card is a prompt, such as "Trust your gut", "Make what you wish existed," or "Get out of your comfort zone" and so on. Each of these are meant to ignite your thinking and ta (122 words) - [NOC x Art of Play - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/noc-x-art-of-play/index.html): Produced in collaboration with the popular NOC playing card franchise founded by magician Alex Pandrea. Colorgrades were designed exclusively for Art of Play and inspired by the natural gradients of a desert sunset and tropical forest. Each deck, both green and orange, are limited and only 5,000 total were printed. The (133 words) - [History of the Burr Puzzle - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/history-of-the-burr-puzzle/index.html): The "Burr," "Knot" or "Chinese Cross" is one of the oldest and most popular mechanical puzzles in the world. The origin of the puzzle is unknown but the earliest known record is an engraving from 1698. The frontispiece of Chambers' Cyclopaedia depicts a complex scene full of scientific and artistic discovery. The image (310 words) - [Shipping & Returns - Art of Play](/content/pages/shipping-and-returns/index.html): Our products ship through a privately owned climate-controlled warehouse in San Diego, California. If you're in the area, we offer in-store pickup. After checkout, please respond to your order email confirmation letting us know that you would like to pick your items up. SHIPPING RATES We proudly ship (Monday through Fr (1,425 words) - [FAQs - Art of Play](/content/pages/faqs/index.html) (1,231 words) - [John Edmark's Exploratorium - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/john-edmarks-exploratorium/index.html): It's no secret that all of us at Art of Play are big fans of John Edmark. From the Helicone to his Animated Blooms, his imagination and craftsmanship embody the wonder and amusement we aim to bring our customers. To say the least, he inspires us.   In this short video produced by Luke Groskin for Science Friday®, we ge (115 words) - [Amazing Water Animation for Gatorade Ad - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/amazing-water-animation-for-gatorade-ad/index.html): Gatorade built a crazy device that interprets the actual physical movements of an athlete into an animated sequence of water droplets for a new commercial. The technology, a choreographed performance by engineers and artists combining programming, motion capture, photography, and a custom built machine that synchronize (137 words) - [How Playing Cards Can Connect People From Around the World - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/how-playing-cards-can-connect-people-from-around-the-world.html): Over the years Kuma Films has made a name for themselves as a source for the abstract and often obscure or lessor-known arts. Their team travels the globe in search of the world’s most interesting people, places, and things and then documents them on video in a poetic style that is both visual and informative. Their la (147 words) - [Stationery - Art of Play](/content/collections/stationery/index.html): Unusual greeting cards, note pads, and writing implements. (275 words) - [Kings of Cardistry - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/kings-of-cardistry/index.html): Cards twirling, knuckles blazing, hands-a-blur—welcome to cardistry, the sleight of hand acrobatic sensation all done with a simple deck of 52. The kings of the cards are Dan and Dave Buck, twin brothers dealing out some of the best moves in the game. Their mesmerizing, seemingly gravity-defying flips and tricks stem f (115 words) - [Best Trick Ever - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/best-trick-ever/index.html): Join professional magician James Galea as he travels the world in search of the Best Trick Ever. In this short segment James takes a trips to San Diego, California to meet up with our founders Dan and Dave to discuss Cardistry as a new emerging art form with roots in the magic world. (82 words) - [Cardistry-Con 2017 Official Video - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/cardistry-con-2017-official-video/index.html): On July 7th over 300 Cardists from around the world gathered in Downtown Los Angeles for Cardistry-Con 2017. Relive the experience with the Official Video highlighting some of our favorite moments. This year we took over an entire warehouse and packed it with twenty of the best Cardists alive in addition to several hea (171 words) - [Conversation Games - Art of Play](/content/collections/conversation-games/index.html) (236 words) - [Playing a Bigger Game - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/playing-a-bigger-game/index.html): As much as we love playing cards, we’re playing a bigger game to preserve our planet, and you’re a part of it. Part of every sale goes toward reforestation efforts around the world, and so far we've helped plant over 6,700 trees. Earlier this year we partnered up with OneTreePlanted in an initiative to plant 1 million (100 words) - [Accessibility Statement - Art of Play](/content/pages/accessibility-statement/index.html): Art of Play is committed to making our website's content accessible and user friendly to everyone. If you are having difficulty viewing or navigating the content on this website, or notice any content, feature, or functionality that you believe is not fully accessible to people with disabilities, please call us at (929 (643 words) - [Fun with the Droste Effect - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/fun-with-the-droste-effect/index.html): The "Droste effect" refers to the technique of creating a recursive image or, put more simply, a picture inside of itself. The Droste effect gets its name from the image on the packaging of a popular Dutch cocoa brand.  An image of the packaging appears on the packaging itself. The same technique is used on the box of (216 words) - [Leonard Koren - Art of Play](/content/pages/leonard-koren/index.html): Leonard Koren co-founded the Los Angeles Fine Arts Squad and earned a master’s in Architecture from UCLA. In 1976, he founded WET: The Magazine of Gourmet Bathing, a key influence on postmodern aesthetics. Koren now lives in San Francisco, focusing on books about art, design, and aesthetics. (326 words) - [Japanese Art of Marquetry - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/japanese-art-of-marquetry/index.html): Ever wonder how the Japanese achieve such intricate patterns in their woodwork, particularly for those popular puzzle boxes you see in souvenir shops? The dedication and attention to detail will astound you. Perhaps not as common as it once was, Japanese marquetry, or "yosegi", continues to be practiced by a few skille (108 words) - [Curious Contraptions - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/curious-contraptions/index.html): Epiphanies await the curious mind this winter at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA.  Explore small, surreal worlds at Curious Contraptions, a temporary exhibition of the charming, often hilarious mechanical sculptures known as automata. Like complex mechanical toys, these whimsical machines are brought to life by (118 words) - [Deadly Treasure - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/deadly-treasure/index.html): A pirate captain presents his prisoner with eight golden coins and a challenge: if the prisoner can identify the single genuine gold doubloon in the bunch, he can keep the coin, and his life. If he chooses one of the seven other counterfeit coins by mistake, he'll have to walk the plank. The captain leaves the prisoner (310 words) - [Fun with Zoetropes - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/fun-with-zoetropes/index.html): The Zoetrope or “wheel of life” is an analog animation device that predates the dawn of cinema. Invented by William George Horner in 1834, the machine was first marketed in 1887, before most people had ever heard of a “motion picture.” At that time, the very idea that a picture could move must have seemed completely fa (304 words) - [Atlantic Fantastic - A Cavalcade of Wonder in Brooklyn, New York. - Art of Play](/content/pages/atlantic-fantastic-brooklyn/index.html): Art of Play presents a magical evening unlike anything you've experienced before. Atlantic Fantastic: A Cavalcade of Wonder is a three day festival of magic in Brooklyn, New York June 18th - 20th 2026. (162 words) - [Avant Card - The Sights and Sound of Cardistry - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/avant-card/index.html): Cardistry is the art of manipulation of playing cards as performance. Dan and Dave Buck, the pioneers of Cardistry, along with Andrew Avila, one of the world's top cardists, showcase their talents in the new video, "Avant Card,” all mixed and delivered in fully-immersive DTS Headphone:X technology which enables the vie (334 words) - [S.T.E.A.M. Learning - Art of Play](/content/collections/steam-learning/index.html): STEM learning with an added A for "Art." Science, technology, engineering, art, and math toys offerer educational fun for all ages. 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(42 words) - [The Incredible Paper Creations of Robert Lang - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/a-fold-apart-origamist-robert-langs-incredible-paper-creations.html): Twenty five years ago, physicist Robert Lang worked at NASA, where he researched lasers. He has also garnered 46 patents on optoelectronics and even wrote a Ph.D. thesis called "Semiconductor Lasers: New Geometries and Spectral Properties." But in 2001, Lang left his job in order to pursue a passion he's had since chil (124 words) - [Baffling Photo of Strawberries Contains No Red Pixels - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/this-baffling-photo-of-strawberries-contains-no-red-pixels.html): Here at Art of Play, we love optical illusions. Especially the unsuspecting kind like this photo of strawberries here. Believe it or not, there are no red pixels in this photo. What you're seeing is a combination of green and gray hues. Yea, we scratched our heads over that one for a while. We're made to see red throug (106 words) - [Tops by Ray & Charles Eames - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/tops-by-ray-charles-eames/index.html): Tops is a short film directed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1969. The film showcases many different styles of spinning tops from around the world. (89 words) - [Luxury Gifts - Art of Play](/content/collections/luxury-gifts/index.html) (190 words) - [Extraordinary Animated Sculptures by John Edmark - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/extraordinary-animated-sculptures-by-john-edmark/index.html): John Edmark is no stranger to Art of Play. His insanely popular Helicone has been a best seller for us since we added it to our catalog last year, not to mention it's super fun to play with. In addition to inventing ingenious kinetic amusements, Edmark's animated sculptures are some of the most magical things we've eve (129 words) - [Learn to Tie a Monkey Fist Knot - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/learn-to-tie-a-monkeys-fist/index.html): A monkey's fist is a type of knot, so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fist. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as an anchor, or as an ornamental memento. Learn how to tie this knot here or learn to tie more fun knots in Why Knot? by Philippe Petit, available in our shop. (80 words) - [Products - Art of Play](/content/collections/all/index.html): From luxurious playing cards to ingenious puzzles - each item in our collection holds a whisper of mystery, brimming with potential for surprise and delight. (294 words) - [Dan and Dave - Art of Play](/content/pages/dananddave/index.html): Twin Brothers and business partners Dan and Dave we raised in Northern California where they spent most of their childhood practicing the art of sleight of hand. In their teens, they pioneered the art of cardistry and helped create an international movement and one of the most exciting and growing skill arts today. In (204 words) - [History of the US Playing Card Co. - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/a-brief-history-of-the-us-playing-card-co/index.html): At the close of the American Civil War Colonel Robert J. Morgan captured the industrialism of a rebuilding nation and founded what would one day become the United States Playing Card Company. After partnering with Samuel Murray, a talented New York inventor, the two created Russell, Morgan & Co. — revolutionizing t (246 words) - [IBM Quantum Cardistry - Art of Play](/content/blogs/stories/quantum-cardistry/index.html): IBM teams up with New York cardist Matt Fox to reveal the expansive potential of quantum computing. In the video, Matt demonstrates a variety of card flourishes, showcasing a progression of the art in just the last decade.  Featuring Dan and Dave's Smoke & Mirror playing cards. (62 words) - [How We Use Cookies - Art of Play](/content/pages/how-we-use-cookies/index.html): Art of Play uses cookies and similar technologies to create a better, more thoughtful online experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with content. 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From bookmark to screwdriver, enjoy the below infographic on 13 Clever Ways to Use a Playing Card.  Know any wack (81 words) - [Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information - Art of Play](/content/pages/do-not-sell-or-share-my-personal-information/index.html): At Art of Play, we value your trust and are committed to being transparent about how your information is used. Like many online businesses, we use certain technologies—such as cookies and pixels—to understand how visitors use our site and to provide relevant advertising. Under California law, this type of data sharing (307 words) - [Wholesale - Art of Play](/content/collections/wholesale/index.html): Visit our Wholesale Information Page to inquire about being a featured Art of Play® retailer. (266 words) - [Cookie Declaration - Art of Play](/content/pages/cookie-declaration/index.html): Understanding the Cookies We Use To provide transparency, this page outlines the cookies and tracking technologies used on Art of Play. 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Best known for their work in graphic design and corporate identity in addition to architecture, interiors, wayfinding and environmental design, packaging, produ (145 words) - [Teenage Engineering - Makers of electronics for people who love music. - Art of Play](/content/pages/teenage-engineering/index.html): Teenage Engineering is a Swedish consumer electronics company and manufacturer founded in 2005 by Jesper Kouthoofd, David Eriksson, Jens Rudberg and David Möllerstedt and based in Stockholm. Its products include electronics and synthesizers, with its core product being the OP-1, as well as instant cameras. (114 words) - [Your Privacy Choices - Art of Play](/content/pages/data-sharing-opt-out/index.html): As described in our Privacy Policy, we collect personal information from your interactions with us and our website, including through cookies and similar technologies. We may also share this personal information with third parties, including advertising partners. 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Dreyfus’ inspirations include the art of Keith Haring, An (123 words) - [Yoshiaki Ito - Art of Play](/content/pages/yoshiaki-ito/index.html): Yoshiaki Ito (Yoshi) is multi-awards-winning, Brooklyn-based designer, and craftsman. Whether its toys, furniture, or objects, all of Ito’s designs merge a contemporary Brooklyn sensibility with Japanese aesthetic traditions in unexpected ways. (112 words) - [Kelli Anderson - Art of Play](/content/pages/kelli-anderson/index.html): Kelli Anderson is one of the most talented, thoughtful, inspiring young designers working today, bringing to each project an artist’s flair, a scientist’s rigor, and a philosopher’s deliberation. (123 words) - [Confirmation - Art of Play](/content/pages/opt-out-of-fathers-day-emails/index.html): You have successfully opted out and won't receive Father's Day emails. (69 words) - [Paula Scher - Art of Play](/content/pages/paula-scher/index.html): Paula Scher is one of the most influential graphic designers in the world. Described as the “master conjurer of the instantly familiar,” Scher straddles the line between pop culture and fine art in her work. Iconic, smart, and accessible, her images have entered into the American vernacular. (115 words) - [Holiday Gift Guide - Art of Play](/content/pages/holiday-gift-guide/index.html): Shop our Holiday Gift Guide for the most magical gifts in the world and give wonder. (76 words) - [Adam Rubin - Art of Play](/content/pages/adam-rubin/index.html): Adam Rubin is a performer, inventor and life-long student of illusions. His one man show "6 and 1/2 Magic Tricks in a Basement" played comedy clubs and theaters in New York, Chicago, London, Madrid and Barcelona. He has worked behind the scenes with David Copperfield, David Blaine, Michael Carbonaro and Derek DelGaudio (154 words) - [Charles & Ray Eames - Art of Play](/content/pages/charles-and-ray-eames/index.html): Charles Ormand Eames Jr., a nearly-licensed architect born in St. Louis in 1907, and Bearnice Alexandra “Ray” Kaiser, an abstract painter born in Sacramento in 1912, are cemented into the canon of 20th-century design. Since uniting in 1940, these partners in life and work have been internationally recognized at the for (156 words) - [DKNG Studios - Art of Play](/content/pages/dkng/index.html): Established in 2005, DKNG is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California with roots in the music and entertainment industries. Together, life-long friends and founders Dan Kuhlken and Nathan Goldman help make some of the world's most prominent brands and artists tell their stories through design and illustration (134 words) - [Nik Ramage - Art of Play](/content/pages/nick-ramage/index.html): Nik makes sculptural machines that have drifted away from utility and objects that have forgotten their purpose. Some move and others teeter on the edge of movement. They are assembled from found objects, scrap and steel. Each work might embrace paradox or absurdity but is comfortable with its own quirks and runs to it (138 words) - [Jonathan Burton - Art of Play](/content/pages/jonathan-burton/index.html): Jonathan Burton is an award winning illustrator with a body of work that is refined and classic. His pieces are smartly executed, designed with an affinity for vintage illustration which has led to illustrating many books for The Folio Society including 1984 and The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. 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(356 words) - [William Stout - Art of Play](/content/pages/william-stout/index.html): William Stout is an American fantasy artist and illustrator with a specialization in paleontological art. His paintings have been shown in over seventy exhibitions, including twelve one-man shows. He has worked on over thirty feature films, doing everything from storyboard art to production design. (113 words) - [Pop-up Books - Art of Play](/content/collections/pop-up-books/index.html): Open the pages to reveal whimsical feats of paper-engineering in our pop-up book collection. (202 words) - [M.C. Escher - Art of Play](/content/pages/mc-escher/index.html): Maurits Cornelis Escher was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. Despite wide popular interest, Escher was neglected in the art world for most of his life, even in his native Netherlands. He was 70 before a retrospective exhibition was held. 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