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Over the past few months, we’ve all rediscovered old hobbies and learnt new games. 2020 has been difficult, but for many people lockdown was an opportunity to spend time with the people you live with and bond. Now, as we’re all trying to spend more time inside and not mix too much, buying a pack of cards is a good way to have a bit of fun, cheer up and do something new. If you’re into something high stakes, grab the poker chips and play for loo roll (far more valuable than money, now) or you can do something simple like snap or switch to Victorian and learn cribbage. If you’re by yourself, solitaire can be fun and it’s nice to play even off a computer.
We know that our steampunkers are always looking for a way to bring more cogs, clockwork, corsets and waistcoats into their lives. So we’ve compiled a collection of our favourite steampunk cards, which you can play with at home for now, and learn some magic tricks and go to your next convention as a steampunk magician. Or, if you prefer, take them to a bar, or to your friends’ houses, or get a pack for a steampunk friend for Christmas. Cards are versatile, fun, and just Victorian enough to feel pretty steampunk-y.
