Steve Minty Olympia Playing Cards

Beautifully done, nice weight and feel to the cards. It took me a minute to get use to not seeing red and black but rather lighter and darker shades of yellow. Honestly, you might want to buy one deck for using and the other for framing. They're that beautiful. Would probably make a great gift for someone who likes to play cards.

Worth every cent!!

This was a gift. Nice quality and awesome pictures.

Enjoy playing card games? You should at least own a decent deck of cards, and the Olympia decks by Steve Minty are just outstanding in terms of beauty and quality.The two different Olympia decks were produced by Steve Minty in 2015, and were based on a Greek mythology theme. I'm a sucker for anything to do with ancient Greek and Rome, so this was always going to be a hit with me! There is a white deck, and a blue Underworld deck:- Olympia (white theme)- Olympia Underworld (blue theme)Steve Minty describes his aim with these decks as "to capture the beauty of Greek sculptures in a new medium of playing cards while simultaneously updating it with a graphic twist." As a result, "Olympia blends the classical beauty of Greek Sculptures with the elegant and sleek lines of modern design." I'm especially fond of the artwork and design on the backs of these cards.These decks were inspired by the gods and heroes of ancient Greece. Like many of us, in his childhood Steve spent countless hours devouring their stories about love, betrayal, death, vengeance and the heroic deeds within Greek Mythology.The Greek gods featured as court cards in the Olympia series are: Zeus, Hera, and Hermes (Spades); Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Hephaestus (Hearts); Hades, Artemis, and Apollo (Clubs); Ares, Athena, and Dionysus (Diamonds); Hestia, Persophone, and Cerberus (Jokers).I'm very happy with the Olympia deck from Steve Minty, and here's why:1. I love the artwork: Everything about these cards is stunning, from the back designs to the artwork on each card.2. I love the themes: I love how Steve has worked with different cultures and ideas, and found ways to reflect their themes in his artwork. Going back to ancient times also gives you a sense that these playing cards are steeped in a long and rich tradition, and make one feel some connection with the past.3. I love the style: The decks and the cards just have a luxurious look and feel about them. The style and class is immediately evident just from looking at the box.4. I love the quality: Although one of the primary points of attraction with these cards is their visual appeal, thse are made from good quality card stock, and handle and shuffle well.5. I love the playability: Despite the wonderful aesthetics, the numbers and suits are still clear enough that you can actually use them in a game, without the artwork getting in the way of game-play and functionality.I own a lot of different decks of playing cards, but these decks by Steve Minty are outstanding, and among my favourites. Recommended. - EndersGame @ BoardGameGeek