Scopa Scuro: Dark-Themed Italian Playing Cards

A project in Augusta, GA by Rory Rezzelle
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A new look for an old deck! A dark-themed vision of the Napoletane Italian cards.
Backers: 58
Average Pledge Per Backer: $25

Funded: $1,430 of $3,500
Dates: Jan 7th -> Feb 6th (30 days)
Project By: Rory Rezzelle
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Latest News

As we get closer to Feb 6th...

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Update #10

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Clubs Clubs suit cards  (Read More)

Update #9

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The guys at The Spiel mentioned Scopa Oscura on this week's show! They had kickstarted a deck of scopa cards previously and so they were eager to talk about it and mention it to their listeners. Take a few minutes and listen if you have time. They... (Read More)

Update #8

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Coins SuitHere are all the coins suit cards. Coins Suit  (Read More)

Update #7

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
RulesHere's a preview of the rules cards, one for Scopa and the other for Briscola -- the two most commonly played games in Italy. Scopa is a fishing-type game and Briscola is a trick-taking game. Rules cards  You can read more about each one at... (Read More)

Update #6

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Scopa Oscura in the MediaThe campaign seems to be going along at a slow pace. I know that their is usually a large amount of activity at the beginning and end of every campaign but it is a little disappointing to see only one or two new backers each... (Read More)

Update #5

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a closer picture of the cardstock so you can see the linen texture. Cardstock close-up  (Read More)

Backer update #1

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Update #4

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
SwordsHere's all the swords suit cards. Swords suit cards  (Read More)

Update #3

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Name ChangeIt has come to my attention that the phrase "scopa scuro" can have some seriously negative connotations in Italy. I'm talking gravely serious. So, since I intend to sell these in Italy in the future, I am changing the name of the deck... (Read More)

Update #2

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Number cardsHere's an example of a number card from each suit. number card example  (Read More)

Update #1

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
SHIPPING PRICE CHANGES!The original shipping pries were incorrect and I was able to update most of them to be the correct amount. The two-deck rewards have the incorrect prices still and backers choosing these rewards will have the correct amount... (Read More)

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