Egyptium
“Egyptium” is a hand-illustrated deck of fantasy playing cards with artwork by Russian artist Oleg Shapkin.
Ancient Egypt had a complex belief system that merged magic, religion and the afterlife, and this is what has motivated the idea of this fantasy deck. “Powerful magicians who ruled the earth and sky ... potent sorcerers and shape shifters, lords of beasts as well as men”. The custom court cards, which took three years to complete, attempt to personify mutating, shape-shifting figures, the essence of sorcery and magic - from the Kickstarter description►
The intricate and detailed artwork is exceptional, showcasing a remarkable level of creativity and craftsmanship. The project was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter in 2021. While the fine details may be challenging to fully appreciate during gameplay, these cards are more likely intended as a collector's item.
Above: “Egyptium” fantasy playing cards with artwork by Russian artist Oleg Shapkin, printed by Nage Cards, 2021. 52 cards + 2 jokers + extra card in box.
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April Global Store: Oleg Shapkin►
Kickstarter: Egyptium Playing Cards►
By Simon Wintle
Member since February 01, 1996
Founder and editor of the World of Playing Cards since 1996. He is a former committee member of the IPCS and was graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal for many years. He has lived at various times in Chile, England and Wales and is currently living in Extremadura, Spain. Simon's first limited edition pack of playing cards was a replica of a seventeenth century traditional English pack, which he produced from woodblocks and stencils.
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