theory11 Neil Patrick Harris Playing Cards

Courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris

A legendary deck of premium playing cards that exudes elegance and sophistication - with art direction by Neil Patrick Harris.

Detailed Art, Inside & Out

NPH Playing Cards are elegant, intricate, and visually stunning. Every aspect was handcrafted with relentless, unrivaled attention to detail.

Laced with Mystery

As with everything, there's more than meets the eye - with secret symbolism within the deck. Look closely and you may discover much more.

Breathtaking Design

With a combination of artistic influences, NPH Playing Cards are a tribute to Neil's love of mystery, magic, games, and theater.

Custom Illustration

NPH Playing Cards feature a custom Ace of Spades, Joker, box design, and modified court card typography.

No Detail Untouched

Even the inside of the box has a custom, elegant gold foil pattern by artist and designer Jay Fletcher.

Over a Year in the Making

With custom art direction by Neil Patrick Harris. Featuring custom imagery laced with symbolism and mystery. One of a kind.

Made in America

Made in the USA using FSC-certified stock derived from sustainable forests, with the highest quality vegetable based inks and starch based laminates.

Official theory11 Deck

Once you buy one, you'll know what the hype is all about. theory11 creates the world's finest playing cards.

Premium Quality and Finish

All theory11 decks are printed on sturdy Casino Q1 quality paper, with our signature premium 909 finish for perfect handling.

Designs Worth Talking About

It's no secret that our decks are the best. Just check out one of the many articles featuring them around the web.

Made in the USA

All theory11 decks are printed in the United States by the US Playing Card Company to ensure the highest level of quality.

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A legendary deck of premium playing cards that exudes elegance and sophistication - with art direction from Hollywood actor Neil Patrick Harris. NPH Playing Cards are elegant, intricate, and visually stunning. Every aspect was handcrafted with relentless, unrivaled attention to detail. As with everything, there''s more than meets the eye - with secret symbolism within the deck. Look closely and you may discover much more. With a combination of artistic influences, NPH Playing Cards are a tribute to Neil''s love of mystery, magic, games, and theater. For every purchase of NPH Playing Cards, $1 will go to (RED)''s fight against AIDS, which can provide more than 3 days of life-saving HIV medication. Every deck makes a difference.

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• ASIN: B01MFD676H
• Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,474Reviews
• Best Sellers Rank: #21,839 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #186 in Standard Playing Card Decks
• Date First Available: October 27, 2016

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Q: Is there a puzzle within the deck? (As the final picture would suggest?) And, if so, does …

A: It''s better than a simple puzzle, and if anything, the design throughout the cards increas…

MadLinguist | 3 years ago

Q: Do the cards come in two color sets? There seems to be a red and a gold. My father plays…

A: This deck only comes in one color. My father plays a lot of solitaire, mostly on his compu…

Seller Playing Card Decks | 4 years ago

Q: Does this deck come with a double backer?

A: Hey it does not. Incredible Deck still thou.

David ayers | 2 years ago

Q: Is this deck a limited edition like jj abrams’ cards? (i lost my jj deck & it’s sold out …

A: Yes. This one is limited edition

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Top reviews from the United States

Tyrel Sorensen5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase THE PUZZLE IS REAL! (And fun!) Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2019

Looking around the reviews and the Q/A about this deck on Amazon and the rest of the internet, I found a lot of people claiming that there is no puzzle. I just want to say that there most assuredly is a puzzle, you just have to know a thing or two about ciphers to find it.... See more Looking around the reviews and the Q/A about this deck on Amazon and the rest of the internet, I found a lot of people claiming that there is no puzzle. I just want to say that there most assuredly is a puzzle, you just have to know a thing or two about ciphers to find it. To prove that the puzzle exists, I''m including a screenshot from a part of the puzzle (with any interesting/useful text covered, of course).
Puzzle aside, the cards are really nice in their own right and I''m looking forward to playing games with them for quite some time. 50 people found this helpful Helpful Report SilverfaceTop Contributor: Guitars3.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Cool looking deck with nonexistent puzzle gag and terrible Teflon-coated feel Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019 I really like the design of the deck. And that''s all. 1. I own other Theory 11 decks and these feel like they were coated with Teflon. Terrible handling for flourishes (unless you like "exploding" ones), awful for magic and just lousy for simply card... See more I really like the design of the deck.

And that''s all.

1. I own other Theory 11 decks and these feel like they were coated with Teflon. Terrible handling for flourishes (unless you like "exploding" ones), awful for magic and just lousy for simply card playing. I think months of use with filthy ands might get them usable.

2. Just ignore the whole so-called "puzzle" hook. There IS no puzzle, just a couple of cards that make you *think* there''s one and some - not many - buyers discussing "hints" that are absurd (references to a 440 year old TV show that can only be seen in dim light - and don''t exist; reference''s to a magician''s "book" who wrote a dozen or more; talk about converting binary code to "English...and another to Russian.) and "winners" confirming there''s a puzzle and solution - yet NONE that offer to show proof; Almost NO mention of it at all by Theory 11 when it would be a great marketing tool if real.

I know a few people who became so frustrated they threw the deck away. I kept it only because it looks cool So if you like the artwork (oh - and it''s only on the *backs* - the fronts are booooring except for the Jokers and Ace of Spades.) and think it''s worth the money, buy it.

But if you are thinking about buying it because there''s a "puzzle" or think it would be a great deck for magic or just playing - pass.

PS - the box is marked "Courtesy of Neil Patrick Harris". What "courtesy"? A mean-spirited, nonexistent puzzle that''s obscurely promoted I don''t see as very "courteous." I see it as playing a trick on buyers. I guess some find it funny; maybe because a it''s a New York humor thing - which I usually find annoying. 33 people found this helpful Helpful Report Hector Hernandez5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Excellent Design, Great Bonus Feature Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020

Mind you, these are brought to you by NPH, therefore made with magic in mind, not cardistry. Although the joker is perfect for it. In other words, it has white borders. No bonus ad or magic cards. The design is very elegant and shows his love for his interests,... See more Mind you, these are brought to you by NPH, therefore made with magic in mind, not cardistry. Although the joker is perfect for it. In other words, it has white borders. No bonus ad or magic cards.

The design is very elegant and shows his love for his interests, it is details and enjoyable to look at. The tuck itself is detailed and is so inside and out, but the back design varies slightly, from box to cards. Personally speaking, enjoyed the feel and stock of the cards. I prefer borderless as I have been doing less magic and more cardistry, but it''s not a big deal as there are things besides fans one can do.

It comes with a puzzle inside. Seeing as this deck was initially release 4 years ago, one no longer reveives the prize they used to give out for those who solved the puzzles. However, still fun to do and still a challenge. You will probably have to Google as there are absolutely no obvious hints provided by the deck itself. I had a blast doing the research and work and was worth reaching the end. This was given as a gift to me and I must say, I am not disappointed. Overall, I recommend the deck. Unless you don''t like borders, in which case, stay away from this deck. =) 15 people found this helpful Helpful Report Slade5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase There is a puzzle it is a challenge Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020 I have never recieved so much entertainment or maybe ragertainment from any other puzzle/riddle/escape game I have ever played. There is absolutely a puzzle. The hardest step is seeing it. I''m going to put a starter spoiler at the bottom of the review but don''t read it... See more I have never recieved so much entertainment or maybe ragertainment from any other puzzle/riddle/escape game I have ever played. There is absolutely a puzzle. The hardest step is seeing it. I''m going to put a starter spoiler at the bottom of the review but don''t read it unless you need as the false leads as what makes this a game. It took myself and my wife four months to figure this out, but we did finish it. We took many breaks, sometimes didn''t look at it for a week or two just trying to get calm and focused, find a new perspective on it. I totally understand people saying they became so frustrated they threw it out. It is that frustrating. Having the ability to look back, the solutions are strongly linked to the clues and it makes lots of sense. If you really want to beat this puzzle you can, it just might take a long time. We did solve the later steps much quicker as you start to get what it''s about. I think it took us three weeks to find the start of the puzzle but less than 30 minutes to finish the last step. So good luck. And that starter spoiler is below.

SPOILER BELOW

So that super awkward challenge card. It has a really good clue that gets buried in a google search. I read Cardano''s book trying to figure out how to start the puzzle and it turned out to be unnecessary, so, so unnecessary. But a search for cardano turns up so much content on math and cryptocurrency you can''t find what you need to see. Find out what a cardan grille is, that will get you started. 8 people found this helpful Helpful Report Roost5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Wow.. the puzzle was very fun Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018 I can confirm Theory11 is still sending out the prize for completion of the puzzle. It’s great fun highly recommended deck of cards and more so a fun puzzle that can be shared with friends and family or just by yourself. 33 people found this helpful Helpful Report Catherine Devlin5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Awesome deck Awesome puzzle! Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020 What a great handling deck. Theory 11 never disappoints with the quality of their decks and one designed with Neil Patrick Harris’ help is no different. Definitely going into my rotation, love the feel and look, the identical jokers is great as it helps a ton... See more What a great handling deck. Theory 11 never disappoints with the quality of their decks and one designed with Neil Patrick Harris’ help is no different.

Definitely going into my rotation, love the feel and look, the identical jokers is great as it helps a ton with some of what I do.

The only negative is no doubt backed card, many Theory 11 cards have it and I expected them to include it here with how beautiful the backs are on these. But that’s easy enough to solve by just buying another deck and using the jokers.

The puzzles are extremely fun and challenging. If you ask for help on boards people will give clues but most wont give the answer. I needed a little help for number 3. But it will keep you entertained for a while. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report Paul A. Martorano5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase There is indeed a puzzle to be had hidden in the deck! Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021 Neil Patrick Harris has begun to really impress me with his devious games. Box One had to be one of the most enjoyable "escape room" type games out there and so, when I heard that his deck of cards had a mystery hidden inside it, I was motivated to purchase it as... See more Neil Patrick Harris has begun to really impress me with his devious games. Box One had to be one of the most enjoyable "escape room" type games out there and so, when I heard that his deck of cards had a mystery hidden inside it, I was motivated to purchase it as well.

First, the cards are beautiful if you enjoy that sort of thing.

A few of the cards form the basis of the internal mystery which will require a computer or internet device. Be warned : it is not an easy solve! I had to obtain a few clues from online sources and although the experience was online dominated, I did enjoy trying to work my way through it.

All I have to say to NPH is......More,more! One person found this helpful Helpful Report A. K. Phelps4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase This one requires some smarts! Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020 Along with all of his other impressive traits, Neil Patrick Harris proves himself to be a very SMART guy in his line of games! This card deck is absolutely one for someone who likes to do some DEEP thinking and since I''m not that kind of person, I had to hit YouTube for a... See more Along with all of his other impressive traits, Neil Patrick Harris proves himself to be a very SMART guy in his line of games! This card deck is absolutely one for someone who likes to do some DEEP thinking and since I''m not that kind of person, I had to hit YouTube for a clue just to get started! Don''t get me wrong - I''m no dummy - I''m just not Mensa level and while this game might not require that certification, I want to be clear that it really requires some intellect and out-of-the-box thinking. My hat is off to those who can finish this one - I have given it to my near-genius friend to work it out but she will give it back to me so that I can enjoy the beautiful cards and maybe one day have NPH sign the Ace of Spades ;) Helpful Report

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Emily 1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase READ BEFORE YOU BUY! Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2021

The sticker seal is the next to impossible to take off without ruining the card pack.. I was very careful but the pack came flawed. As I opened my pack I noticed my 10 of spades was actually dented in.. it doesn’t make much sense how it’s in the middle of the deck and it’s...See moreThe sticker seal is the next to impossible to take off without ruining the card pack.. I was very careful but the pack came flawed. As I opened my pack I noticed my 10 of spades was actually dented in.. it doesn’t make much sense how it’s in the middle of the deck and it’s the only damaged card.. I was really excited to start a theory11 collection. Make sure not to get your hopes up on having a mint condition deck of cards. The sticker seal is the next to impossible to take off without ruining the card pack.. I was very careful but the pack came flawed. As I opened my pack I noticed my 10 of spades was actually dented in.. it doesn’t make much sense how it’s in the middle of the deck and it’s the only damaged card.. I was really excited to start a theory11 collection. Make sure not to get your hopes up on having a mint condition deck of cards. One person found this helpful Report Translate all reviews to EnglishJulie 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase wunderbares Design Reviewed in Germany on August 16, 2019 Meine ersten "eigenen" und vor allem neuen Spielkarten. Sowohl Hülle als auch jede einzelne Bildkarte sehen einfach toll aus. Das Rätsel habe ich noch nicht geknackt :D Für Cardestry/Kartentricks evtl. am Anfang zu glatt/rutschig, bin aber selber Anfänger, liegt also auch...See moreMeine ersten "eigenen" und vor allem neuen Spielkarten. Sowohl Hülle als auch jede einzelne Bildkarte sehen einfach toll aus. Das Rätsel habe ich noch nicht geknackt :D Für Cardestry/Kartentricks evtl. am Anfang zu glatt/rutschig, bin aber selber Anfänger, liegt also auch sicher ein Stück daran definitiv zu empfehlen Meine ersten "eigenen" und vor allem neuen Spielkarten.
Sowohl Hülle als auch jede einzelne Bildkarte sehen einfach toll aus.
Das Rätsel habe ich noch nicht geknackt :D
Für Cardestry/Kartentricks evtl. am Anfang zu glatt/rutschig, bin aber selber Anfänger,
liegt also auch sicher ein Stück daran

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