A deck of 55 illustrated cards and a 104-page companion book about computers and computer science.

  • Educational playing cards themed around computers with a box and book cover displayed.
  • Book cover titled 'A Companion Book for The Computer Deck' by Liquid Bird on a white background
  • Educational text on logic gates with diagrams and explanations.
  • One of the chapters from the companion book. Text explaining URLs with highlighted parts on a white background
  • Playing card design with technical diagrams on a white background
  • Two educational cards on sorting algorithms and programming languages on a white background.
  • Two playing cards featuring historical figures and their contributions on a white background
  • Two playing card-sized cards with computer history facts on a white background
  • Educational playing cards themed around computers and computer science, with a box labeled 'The Computer Deck' on a white background.
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The Computer Deck and Companion Book

The Computer Deck and Companion Book

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Understand the foundations of modern computing

Learn how computers evolved, how hardware components work together, and how software changed the modern world.

The Computer Deck introduces processors, memory, networking, storage, programming, and computing history through illustrated cards designed for curious learners. The companion book builds on the cards with deeper explanations, timelines, diagrams, and the ideas that shaped modern computers.

In the box —

  1. Computer Deck Playing Cards (55 cards + Hard cover box)
  2. Companion Book for Computer Deck (104 pages, all color)
  • Free Shipping and Free Returns
  • No Extra Duties or Taxes
  • 1-Year Warranty on Wear & Tear
  • Tracked Delivery within 2-3 weeks to USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia and 18 other countries.

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  • 2078% Funded | 475 Backers | 41 countries | 2025

  • All illustrations made using Adobe tools

  • Awarded Kickstarter “Project We Love” in 2025

  • Fact-checked by mechanical and electronics engineers

1 Year Warranty

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If you are not satisfied for ANY reason, we will refund you the full amount. 

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Designed For Curious Minds

  • One Deck. Four Suits. A Complete Learning Journey in 52 Cards

    The deck is carefully organized into four themed suits, each revealing a different layer of the topic. Together, they transform abstract concepts, historical breakthroughs, and complex systems into an engaging hands-on experience you can explore card by card.

  • Spades — The People Behind the Digital World

    Meet the rebels, inventors, and visionaries whose ideas shaped your everyday life. From the first programmable machines to the birth of the internet, these cards turn famous names into fascinating stories, helping you finally understand who built the modern computer age and why their breakthroughs still power the world around you today.

  • Clubs — The Machines That Changed History

    Watch computers evolve from room-sized giants into pocket-sized supermachines. Each card reveals a turning point in history, showing not just what these machines looked like, but how they transformed business, science, gaming, communication, and even space exploration. You don’t just see computer history here, you feel the speed of human progress.

  • Hearts — The Hidden Logic Behind Code & Computing

    Algorithms, programming languages, complexity, searching, sorting, the concepts most people find intimidating suddenly become visual, intuitive, and surprisingly fun. These cards help you “see” how computers think and solve problems, making abstract computer science ideas easier to grasp than textbooks or YouTube rabbit holes ever could.

  • Diamonds — What’s Really Happening Inside Your Computer

    Ever wondered what RAM actually does? Why SSDs are fast? How displays create images? These cards open up the black box hiding inside every device you use. Instead of memorizing technical jargon, you’ll finally understand how real computer hardware works together, giving you the kind of practical tech knowledge that makes every gadget feel less mysterious.

  • Technical Specifications

    • Poker sized paper cards: 63.5 mm x 88.9 mm (2.5 inches x 3.5 inches)
    • Card stock: Premium 320 gsm triple-layered board with a black core in between to enhance both — the card's opacity and resistance to bends/creases. 
    • Printed by: Parksons Cartamundi
    • All-color, premium fade-resistant printing ensures the longevity of artwork's colors
    • Resistance to warping, bending, and creasing (ensuring long-term life)
    • Matte finish for good grip, easy shuffling, and comfortable handling.

Turn the Deck Into a Deeper Learning Experience

  • The Companion Book Expands Every Card Beyond the Deck

    Each card in the deck is paired with two full pages of beautifully organized explanations, stories, diagrams, and additional context. While the deck sparks curiosity visually, the companion book helps you dive deeper into the science, history, engineering, and ideas behind every card.

  • 104 Pages That Expand Every Card

    Two full pages of expanded content for every card in the deck
    Uses the cards as visual anchors while the book explains the concepts in greater depth.
    Explore algorithms, programming concepts, and computer science fundamentals more clearly.
    Learn the history and evolution of influential computers and computing systems.
    Understand how real computer hardware components work together inside modern devices.
    Discover the people and breakthroughs that shaped the digital world.
    Includes additional examples, explanations, and visual references beyond the cards themselves.
    Compact 104-page format built for continuous exploration and learning.

1 Year Warranty

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

If you are not satisfied for ANY reason, we will refund you the full amount. 

Return shipping charges will be borne by us.