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Medieval Playing Cards

Created by Elephant Playing Cards

Fully custom hand-drawn deck with one way courts in the style of the first original playing card decks.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Quick Update
about 8 years ago – Sun, Nov 06, 2016 at 09:34:52 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update on the progress of this project – Legends hit a small snag in the production of the cards: their die cut/fold machine wasn’t able to make the out-of-box tuck flap that they originally thought was possible. We’ve since made a new die to keep the tuckboxes as originally designed so no harm done. A few days delay, but nothing major. I'm still getting them flown from the production facility to our warehouse so you won't have to wait long once they are made till they are shipped.

Surveys

I will be locking down surveys in a few days, so if you are moving or anticipating a change of address in the next month or so make sure to let me know. Just shoot me a message and I’ll make a note of it. If you want to get a few more decks then now is the chance to get them on the cheap :)

That’s it from me – short and sweet.

Thanks, Ben

Prism: Day & Dusk Funded (only 1 week left to get some)
about 8 years ago – Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 12:47:01 PM

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to drop a quick message to let you know that Prism: Day and Dusk are FUNDED on Kickstarter, with a little over 1 week left! Super Exciting.

 

We have unlocked all the Prototype decks (Prism Day and Dusk), as well as the incredible Prism: Spectrum and the cool Mixed Uncut Sheet: (that's right, we designed an entirely new super-limited secret deck and are only making a few of them - message me if you want to grab one)

 

 

 

Everything has super cool shiny UV gloss ink everywhere and Prism Dusk tuckbox has rainbow Prismatic tuck paper!

As an extra sweetener, everyone who supported us in a past campaign and who backs the new project for 4 or more decks will get an extra one for free - pretty cool :)

 

There are only 7 days left on this project and we are knocking off stretch goals. Please check out the project and support us to be part of it!

Thanks,

Ben

 

 

Physical Proofs!
about 8 years ago – Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 12:58:31 AM

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update to let you know that physical proofs have arrived! Here are some pictures:

 

 

 

 The thicker card stock we went with really feels incredible, and the artwork is super cool. Even on the prototypes that we had made up it didn't look this good - the detailed linework really pops and you can see every single penstroke of artwork. These look amazing! I am really blown away by the detail in the card backs. Egor did an incredible job.

I have approved the physical proofs which means they will now go into production. This usually takes around a month, then they will be air shipped to our warehouse in the US from which they will be shipped. The long and short of it is that shipping should start in around 6 weeks.

Thank you again for your support - I am confidence that you will not be disappointed in these cards. They are simple beautiful!

Finally, I have another project up and running at the moment - Prism Day & Dusk playing cards. These cards are colorful creations with world first UV gloss ink on the card faces. This is an extra layer of shiny, tactile gloss ink (you can feel it under your fingers) so it shines from every angle. Make sure to check them out :)

 

This moving GIF shows what the gloss layer looks like in real life!
This moving GIF shows what the gloss layer looks like in real life!

 The Prism cards are 95% funded an will get made, so pick up some copies today :)

Thanks,

Ben

Prism: Day & Dusk
about 8 years ago – Tue, Oct 11, 2016 at 03:40:06 PM

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that our latest design - Prism: Day and Prism: Dusk are now LIVE on Kickstarter!

 

The Prism cards are unique world-first creations which feature gloss UV ink on all the card faces - an extra layer of ink that shines from all angles.

 

There are 2 decks in this campaign, plus the original Prism: Night. Make sure to check it out - these are really beautiful cards!

 As with all EPC projects, if you are a past backer of a previous project and pledge for 4 or more decks, we will throw in an extra one for free - that's 25% more reason to support the project :)

Thanks, and I look forward to seeing you at the next project :)

Ben

 

 

Update
over 8 years ago – Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 11:17:36 PM

Hi Everyone,

*First, let me apologize for the lack of communication. I thought I had posted this update earlier, but when I came to post another update it was still sitting here unsent.*

It's been a while since my last update, so I thought I would fill you in on where we are at:

  • I received and approved the digital proofs a few weeks ago.
  • The physical proofs are now in production, after which they will be expressed to me to approve.
  • After that then production starts in earnest, and then in 4ish weeks we start shipping.

Sorry there isn't more interesting news, but the whole production/proofing stage is fairly unexciting. Once physical profs come in I'll post some pics, but till then, sit tight :)

Ben