Try your hand

Whether looking to gift a gamer in your life, hoping to encourage a little visually enhanced social activity or simply seeking to spend quality solitary time, consider one of these dynamic decks

GRAPHIC CONTENT

This retro-tinged set, including a case made from Demetra, an animal-free material that comes from largely plant-based components, is truly out of the ordinary. Geometric G playing card set, $385 at Gucci (gucci.com).

FEATURE COMFORTS

Showcasing the outstanding craftwork of women from the Black community of Gee’s Bend, Ala., this set doubles your playing pleasure with two card decks. Quilts of Gee’s Bend play cards, $24.95 at Winnipeg Art Gallery (shop.wag.ca).

BOTTOMS UP

With a custom design by art director and graphic designer Niels van Gijn, each card divulges a recipe and glassware recommendation for classic tipples. Cocktail Cards, £13.50 ($22.95) for one deck through cartesiancards.com.