Steampunk Pirates
The deck has been inspired by pirates and swashbuckling and the world of Steampunk, a science-fiction realm of steam-powered machinery, intricate cogs and gears.
This pack designed by Nat Iwata, a video game artist from Portland in the USA.
The deck has been inspired by pirates and swashbuckling and the world of Steampunk, a science-fiction realm of steam-powered machinery, intricate cogs and gears.
Nate is funding the creation of the pack on Kickstarter, visit the project page to find out more.
By Adam Wintle
Member since March 15, 1997
View ArticlesAdam has been involved in developing the site as well as reviewing new decks and conducting research. He is particularly interested in innovation, Kickstarter and East Asian cards. He is a member of the IPCS and webmaster of the EPCS.
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