HANA Luxury Playing Cards

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Steve Minty
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Classical Japanese culture inspired limited edition custom luxury playing card decks designed by Steve Minty
Backers: 1201
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43

Funded: $51,762 of $20,000
Dates: Feb 3rd -> Mar 17th (43 days)
Project By: Steve Minty
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Latest News

Update #14: 30 hours left to go + I need your opinion!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! We have only 30 or so hours to go so I want to prep you for what's coming next, but before that, I wanted to ask your opinion:     I originally had planned to release these a lot sooner but I ended up taking longer since I needed to... (Read More)

Update #13: Jack of Hearts

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! Today, I will unveil the Jack of Hearts: Artisans otherwise known as craftsmen were part of the Chōnin (町人) class and were skilled workers who produced goods ranging from pottery, farming tools to even weaponry. The artisan... (Read More)

Update #12: Queen of Diamonds

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!Today, I will unveil the Queen of Diamonds: The Queen of Diamonds is the female farmer. Throughout Japan's history, female farmers have outnumbered male farmers. Like their male counterparts, they worked on the fields but they also did... (Read More)

Update #11: Jack of Spades

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! Today, I will unveil the Jack of Spades: The ronin were a class of samurai and soldier peasants with no master or lord due to the lost of the master or the lost of privileges. The word ronin literally translates to "wave man" and... (Read More)

Update #10: New Stretch Goal unlocked!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone!We just passed 40k so that means we've unlocked a new stretch goal!       There are two available design options for the engraved card: Silver or Gold design. Each are regulation poker card sized (2.5"x3.5") but will be hefty at... (Read More)

Update #9: Jack of Clubs

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! Today, I will unveil the Jack of Clubs: Farmers in Edo-era Japan were part of the class known as 農. They cultivated the land and their concerns laid with their local village and agriculture. They were integral part of society... (Read More)

Update #8: Stretch Goal unlocked: Backers who pledge 3 or more decks will receive a free coin!

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I hoping to get the word in before $37,500 but since we're already past that, I'm going to unveil it now:  New stretch goal unlocked! Backers who pledge 3 or more decks will receive a free coin! To commemorate, a new coin is also... (Read More)

Update #7: Stretch Goal unlocked!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!Our third stretch goal has been unlocked!That means our deck seals will now be printed on foil!It's super pretty and it features the kamon inspired insignias of each respective deck! I have some more stretch goals that I can't wait to... (Read More)

Update #6: Queen of Hearts

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!Today I will unveil the Queen of Hearts: The Geisha is one of Japan's most iconic figures. Unfortunately, due to misconception and misinformation, they have been equated to courtesans and that is FAR from the truth. Although the... (Read More)

Update #5: Stretch Goal Unlocked! Tucks will now be foiled and embossed

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! We've unlocked our second Stretch Goal! That means ALL OF THE TUCKS WILL BE FOILED AND EMBOSSED! As some of you may now from my previous decks, the foiling and embossing is superb and a very nice touch to the decks.In other... (Read More)

Update #4: Stretch Goal Reached! Now printed with Gold and Silver Ink!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! We've unlocked our first Stretch Goal! That means ALL OF THE CARDS will be printed with color with metallic ink accents! The HANA Luxury Playing Cards Gold edition will have gold metallic ink and the Silver Edition will have silver... (Read More)

Update #3: New Stretch goal!

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!I have released a new stretch goal at $25,000! This new stretch goal, once reached, will mean ALL OF THE CARDS will be printed with color with metallic ink accents! The HANA Luxury Playing Cards Gold edition will have gold metallic... (Read More)

Update #2: 100% Reached!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!   We just reached 100% in under 2 days! You guys are the best! If you guys could share the good news and the project, I would be sincerely appreciative. I made two versions so feel free to use those! Til next time!  (Read More)

Update #1: Spectacular first day!

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! What an amazing first day! We've hit 95% of the funding goal and I hope we can reach it and beyond soon!To thank you guys for your tremendous support and encouragement, I have created some backer icons. Please, by all means, use them... (Read More)

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