Bumper Cars

Bumper Cars is a card featured in the Unfinity set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2022 as the fourth installment in their 'Un-' series of silver-bordered or novelty-legal Magic: The Gathering products. The set was designed to explore a retro-futuristic, space-carnival aesthetic, blending the chaotic, humorous nature of previous Un-sets with the technological advancements of the game’s core mechanics. This specific card was crafted to lean into the whimsical theme of a cosmic amusement park, serving as both a functional artifact and a visual nod to mid-century science fiction tropes.

The illustration for Bumper Cars was executed by artist Josh Hass, who utilized a vibrant, stylized approach to capture the feeling of gravity-defying carnival rides. The design emphasizes the 'attraction' mechanic introduced in the set, which allows players to create a miniature play area on the battlefield. Upon release, the set received attention for its unique fusion of traditional gameplay with the unconventional, physics-bending humor that defines the Unfinity experience, with the artwork being praised for its cohesive integration into the set's overarching narrative of a galactic boardwalk.