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The Z Deck

Published October 01, 2013 Updated November 24, 2023

The Z Deck is a new non-standard pack of cards created by Robert Bolduc. Each card has a third aspect instead of the usual suit and colour; which introduces many new games possible with the pack.

2013 USA Shuffled Ink Robert Bolduc Kickstarter

The Z Deck is a new non-standard pack of cards created by Robert Bolduc. Each card has a third aspect instead of the usual suit and colour; which introduces many new games possible with the pack.

Learn more about the pack in the video below and view the project's Kickstarter page for more images and informaiton.

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